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Recently, the North Carolina CONGRESS passed a law that allowed the state department of vital statistics to issue legal birth certificates for stillborn babies upon request. They are available for babies born in 2001-present. The cheapest option is $30.
- Access the NCDHHS website here
- At the bottom of the page, find the section titled "Report of Fetal Death and/or Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth" and download either the English or Spanish version.
- Fill out the form, include form of ID, and form of payment. Mail these items to the following address (also printed on the form):
NCOVR Attn: VC Certificate Orders 1903 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1900
It will take several weeks for your request to be processed, and it does not guarantee that a birth certificate can be found/created.