Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. There is a convenience fee added to all bank card transactions. Other forms of payment are cash, bank check, business check, and money order. Personal checks are not accepted.
The license should be used in NC only.
The hours to apply are 8am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday. We do not issue after 4:30.
No. Civil Magistrates in the Forsyth County Government Center perform marriages by appointment and walk-in Monday through Friday from 12:30pm - 4:30pm.  Weddings requiring a Spanish interpreter are by appointment only.  Criminal Magistrates in the Forsyth County Detention Center perform marriages Saturdays and Sundays only from 9:00am - 7:00pm.
No. NC Law states only the following people are entitled to a certified copy: yourself, spouse, child, sibling, parent, step-parent, grandparent, authorized agent, legal representative (proof required).  Anyone can get an uncertified copy. 
The certified copies are $10 each. Non-certified copies are .50 each.
The Clerk of Court office (336-779-6300).
The Register of Deeds office.
Yes, at forsythrod.permitium.com.

Yes. We issue Out of County birth certificates for anyone born in 1971 to the present date. The cost is $24.00. Payment forms accepted are cash, bank check, business check, and money order. Personal checks are nor accepted.

Free land records searches and copies are available online at forsythdeeds.com.
Contact NC Vital Records at 919-733-7000.  Adoption records are not available in the Register of Deeds office.

We are located at 201 N Chestnut St.,Winston-Salem, NC  27101

2nd floor of the Forsyth County Government Center. Office hours are 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday, except holidays.

See our Fee Schedule.
You should consult an attorney for assistance drafting and preparing legal documents. We are a recording office only.
The deed is given to you when you closed on the property. It is not mailed to you after the cancellation or satisfaction of the loan. A free copy of the deed is available at forsythdeeds.com.
Information can be found at forsyth.cc/rod under Assumed Name.

Business names are recorded in the Register of Deeds office; go to forsyth.cc/rod.  To apply for a Business License, go to www.cityofws.org.

The Register of Deeds office.
The Notary Oath is administered at the Register of Deeds office.  The cost is $10.
Thank A Veteran Discount Program
Military Discharge Records
Identity Theft

ROD Director

Lynne Johnson, Register of Deeds

County Services

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Contact Us

  • 201 North Chestnut Street
    Winston-Salem, NC 27101
  • Phone: 336 703 2700 (Live)
  • Phone: 336 703 2700
    (After Hours Recording)
  • Fax: 336 748 3158
  • Email: Contact Us
Office Hours

8:00 — 5:00 (Monday — Friday)

Obtain Marriage License

8:00 — 4:30 (Monday — Friday)