Berrien County Clerk's Office
Berrien County Administration Center 701 Main Stree, Saint Joseph, Michigan, 49085
Contact & location
- Address
- Berrien County Administration Center 701 Main Stree, Saint Joseph, Michigan, 49085
- Mail-in address
- SHARON J. TYLER, Berrien County Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court - Vital Records Division701 Main Street, Saint Joseph, Michigan, 49085
- Records for
- Berrien County, Michigan
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Michigan state records
Berrien County follows Michigan’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $34.00
- Michigan birth certificate fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 10,140,459
- Michigan population
This office charges $13.00 — $21.00 less than the Michigan fee.
See full Michigan requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $13.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Death Certificate | $13.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $13.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Berrien County Clerk's Office’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Saint Joseph. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★4.4 (72)- ★★★★★Hollie KirkGoogle
Great service. Answered our questions and helped us get what we needed done.
- ★★★★★Brandy AnglinGoogle
The clerk went above & beyond to help me get a copy of my birth certificate that I've never owned 1 & I'm 44 now. I was adopted & it usually takes forever & alot of money. I can't thank her enough. Thanks a million.
- ★★★★★Laura FellerGoogle
Picked up our wedding license at this location. Our service was quick and simple! Very fun details in the tiles inside.
- ★★★★★C JonesGoogle
My phone was stolen here before and the people working here couldn’t have cared less and said they didn’t have cameras in there even though they take cash payments for things🙄
- ★★★★★Christina CastanedaGoogle
Love the building! An old school repurposed. Staff is always friendly and helpful. I actually enjoy when I have to stop in. If you haven't been inside you should check it out.