Death Certificate

Amendments, Existing Applications, and Request Support

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Death Amendment Services

Start a Death Amendment Application

Use this service to request corrections or amendments to a North Carolina death certificate. An account is required to submit an application online.

Before starting, please review the information below so you have the required details and supporting documentation ready.


Previous Applications

If you have already started or submitted a request, sign in with your existing account to review status and continue your application.

Who should use this service?

Use this service if you need to request a correction or amendment to information listed on a death certificate.

What you may need

You may need identifying information about the decedent, details from the death certificate, your contact information, and supporting documentation for the requested amendment.

Need help?

Review your application status in the portal or use the available resources for additional guidance before submitting a support request.