Orange County Health Departments (North Carolina)

Orange County Health Departments operate at the state, county, or local level, and they are responsible for monitoring public health. As part of this responsibility, Health Departments in Orange County, North Carolina may provide a range of services, including issuing birth certificates and death certificates. These records, which act as legal proof, contain personal information such as the date, time, and location of birth or death. These records may be required to apply for government services, carry out a will, or conduct genealogical research. Orange County Health Departments may also provide information on public health threats, health code violations, and disease tracking. They may also provide information about Orange County restaurant violations, unhealthy living conditions, and public health complaints. Health Departments provide access to their services and documents on their website.

Orange County Health Department Hillsborough NC 300 West Tryon Street 27278 919-245-2411

Orange County Health Department Chapel Hill NC 2501 Homestead Road 27516 919-968-2022


Orange County Coroners and Medical Examiners are responsible for determining the cause, time, and manner of death for a deceased person. They also maintain Orange County death records, which include information filed with the state or local government authorities. These records list information about how the deceased individual passed away, the time and place of death, and any personal information about the deceased, such as the person's name, date of birth, and age at death. Coroners and Medical Examiners in Orange County, North Carolina also keep reports on autopsies, cause of death investigations, and other reports made by their office. These Orange County public records may be available through the Coroner and Medical Examiner website.

Orange County Medical Examiner & Coroner Hillsborough NC 106 East Margaret Lane 27278 919-644-3050