​Certain errors that appear on the original certificate or information not given at time of death may be corrected. Amendments are done by appointment between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. and between 2:30 and 4 p.m.

Please bring a $15 money order payable to NC Vital Records when you come to our office. The Wake County Register of Deeds amendment processing fee is $10. We will forward the amendment to NC Vital Records. Processing time varies. We will call you when the death certificate has been amended.

Please call 919-856-5460 for information and an appointment.