Do I need court to change a death certificate? | NC

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Q: Do I need to go to court to change a death certificate after a spouse passes away? A: Usually, no. Under North Carolina law, the normal first step is not court. It is a request to North Carolina Vital Records to amend the death certificate. If the change involves the medical cause of death, the key issue is medical support. The State Registrar will usually need documentation from the doctor,…