Real Estate Recording
Recording DocumentsInformation about Divorce Decrees, Estates, Foreclosures, Judgements, Liens, Wills and Paternity is located in the Forsyth County Clerk of Court Office.
Real Estate RecordingApply for a Marriage License
What you need to know to applyForsyth County Magistrates perform marriage ceremonies on Thursdays and Fridays by appointment only.
Marriage licenses issued today Wednesday, January 14, 2026, are valid through Saturday, March 14, 2026.
Apply for a Marriage LicenseRequest a Birth, Death, Marriage Copy
GS 130A-93Pursuant to NC law, only certain people are entitled to a certified copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate
Request a Birth, Death, Marriage CopyOrder Vital Records Online
Service through Permitium.comFor your convenience, you may request your vital records online. Online payments are available.
Order Vital Records OnlineStart a Business
In Forsyth County North CarolinaFrom changing an Assumed Business Name to applying for a Business License we are here to help.
Start a BusinessProperty Fraud Alert Notification
Stay informed when your name is usedThis system notifies a Forsyth County property owner when a Real Estate document has been recorded in their name in the Register of Deeds Office.
Property Fraud Alert NotificationThank-A-Vet Card
Veteran Discount Card programThe Forsyth County Register of Deeds office issues Thank A Veteran Discount Cards to Veterans for discounts at local participating businesses.
Thank-A-Vet CardHistorical Imagery Viewer
Interactive map exploring the county's history and development.Discover how Forsyth County has changed over the past 8 decades.
Historical Imagery Viewer