Welcome to the Forsyth County North Carolina

Register of Deeds

Real Estate Recording

Recording Documents

Information about Divorce Decrees, Estates, Foreclosures, Judgements, Liens, Wills and Paternity is located in the Forsyth County Clerk of Court Office.

Real Estate Recording

Apply for a Marriage License

What you need to know to apply

Forsyth 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 License

Request a Birth, Death, Marriage Copy

GS 130A-93

Pursuant to NC law, only certain people are entitled to a certified copy of a birth, death or marriage certificate

Request a Birth, Death, Marriage Copy

Order Vital Records Online

Service through Permitium.com

For your convenience, you may request your vital records online. Online payments are available.

Order Vital Records Online

Start a Business

In Forsyth County North Carolina

From changing an Assumed Business Name to applying for a Business License we are here to help.

Start a Business

Property Fraud Alert Notification

Stay informed when your name is used

This 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 Notification

Thank-A-Vet Card

Veteran Discount Card program

The Forsyth County Register of Deeds office issues Thank A Veteran Discount Cards to Veterans for discounts at local participating businesses.

Thank-A-Vet Card

Historical 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
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"Thank A Vet"

Discount Program of Forsyth County