NC Vital Records can assist with changes to a birth or death certificate. Our office does not handle changes to marriage or divorce certificates.Serves Mecklenburg County residents needing to obtain a certified or uncertified birth or death certificate that was registered in Mecklenburg County. In order to request a copy of a birth certificate you must complete the form Application for Search of Birth Record Files. The Office of Vital Records has a new, fully online system that will allow you to apply for a vital record, pay for it, and receive updates. You don't need a BC for renewals but for first time, no. They require an original or certified copy. It's freaking NOVEMBER and my daughter still does not have a birth certificate. I have been calling NC vital records every day for the past two weeks. ATTENTION: The non-petitioning parent MUST complete the Affidavit of Parental.