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Orange County, North Carolina

County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records
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Orange was formed in 1752 from Johnston, Bladen and Granville Counties. It was named in honor of the infant William V of Orange. The present land area is 399.84 square miles and the 2000 population was 115,331. The first courthouse was authorized to be established in 1754 where the western path crossed the Eno River on the land of James Watson. Childsburg was established in 1759 and was changed to Hillsborough in 1766. Hillsborough is the county seat.

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Orange County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also North Carolina Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records and Marriage Records

What follows is an outline of beginning dates of extant records of each county. The beginning dates do not imply that all records are extant since some of North Carolina's county records have been lost due to fire and other causes. Find out about the Orange Courthouse Hours and Location

Orange County Clerk of Superior Court has Court Records from 1752 and Probate Records from 1752 and is located at Courthouse, 106 E Margaret Lane, Hillsborough NC 27278; (919) 245-2210, fax (919) 644-3043.

Orange County Register of Deeds has Land Records from 1752 and Marriage Records from 1779 and is located at PO Box 8181, 200 S. Cameron Str, Hillsborough NC 27278; 919-732-8181, Fax: 919-644-3018, [EMAIL].

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Orange County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Vital Records in North Carolina

Do not contact North Carolina Vital Records or the North Carolina State Archives, as there are no birth records prior to 1913 in a state public office. For death certificates prior to 1930, contact the North Carolina State Archives. A few delayed death records may exist back to 1909. Prior to this, there are no death records of any sort other than wills and estate settlements in the North Carolina State Archives.

COUNTY: Birth and Marriage Recordes and avalible from the Orange County Register of Deeds Office. Divorce Records are available from the Orange County Clerk of Superior Court Office. Click Here To see a list of North Carolina County Health Departments

STATE:North Carolina Vital Records is located at 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903; (919) 733-3526 (This office does not accept FAX or e-mail orders). All Fees are listed below under "Cost"
They have the following records:

  • Birth Certificates: Birth records are available from 1913 to the present. For birth records prior to the dates listed above, contact the local Register of Deeds office in the county where the birth occurred. In order to process a request, Vital Records needs to know: Full Name on Certificate, Date of Birth, Mother's Full Maiden Name, Father's Full Name, Place (City or County) of Birth You can download an application online for Birth Certificates.
  • Death Certificates: Certified copies of death records are available from 1930 to the present. For death certificates prior to 1930, contact the North Carolina State Archives. A few delayed death records may exist back to 1909. Prior to this, there are no death records of any sort other than wills and estate settlements in the North Carolina State Archives. Vital Records needs to know: Full Name of Deceased, Date of Death, Place (City or County) of Death, Date of Birth
    Fees are listed below. You can download an application online for Death Certificates.
  • Marriage Certificates: Certified copies of Marriage records are available from 1962 to the present.
    Vital Records needs to know: Full Name of Groom, Full Name of Bride, Date of Marriage, Place (City or County) Where License Was Issued. You can download an application online for Marriage Certificates.
    Marriages prior to 1962 should be available from the County Register of Deeds office where the marriage was performed. Fees vary.
  • Divorce Certificates: Certified copies of Divorce records are available from 1958 to the present.
    Vital Records needs to know: Full Name of Husband, Full Name of Wife, Date of Divorce, Place (City or County) of Divorce. You can download an application online for Divorce Certificates.
    If the records are not available at the North Carolina Vital Records office, they should be available from the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted. Fees vary.

Cost: A fee of $15 is charged for each name searched in a five-year period, regardless of the search results as per G.S. 130A-93.1. If the record is located, one certified or uncertified copy of the record will be provided at no additional cost. Additional copies of the same record, when requested at the same time, are $5 each.
These fees are for a search, regardless of the results. Search fees are not refundable. Any additional request to search in 5-year increments for records outside of the original 5-year period will cost an additional $15 fee

How to Order: Make certified checks and money orders should be made payable to "North Carolina Vital Records". Credit Cards may be uses by using VitalChek services Please do not send cash or checks. Fees are non refundable. Additional fees are required for expedited service. Mail all Applications to: North Carolina Vital Records, 1903 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1903. You can also order Order Electronically and get the certificates within 2-5 days by ordering HERE.

In - Person Requests: Individuals may visit the office on the first floor of the Cooper Memorial Health Building at 225 N. McDowell Street, Raleigh, N.C. between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, except on state government holidays. Parking is available on the north (Lane Street) side of the Cooper Building. Customers should bring a valid photo ID and non-refundable $15 search fee for each request. Copies of the same certificate are $5 if requested at the same time. You will be asked to fill out an application upon arrival or you may bring a completed one with you (see above for required forms). Walk-in requests for same day service are subject to an additional $15 expedited services fee and will usually be fulfilled in about one hour. Customers are encouraged to leave completed requests forms with us for a mailed response to avoid the extra fee for same day services.

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Orange County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for North Carolina

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Orange County, North Carolina are 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Orange County, North Carolina are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.

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Orange County Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Military Records in North Carolina

There are a few online military record databases which include: North Carolina Volunteers, Spanish American War, North Carolina Revolutionary War Soldiers.

Below is a list of online resources for Orange County Military Records. Email us with websites containing Orange County Military Records by clicking the link below:

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Orange County Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for North Carolina

There are many churches and cemeteries in Orange County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Orange County Tombstone Transcription Project. The North Carolina Department of Transportation has county maps the show the locations of churches and cemeteries free for viewing or download here.

Below is a list of online resources for Orange County Cemetery & Church Records. Email us with websites containing Orange County Cemetery & Church Records by clicking the link below:

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County Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for North Carolina

 

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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