Emmet County Clerk
200 Division St., Suite 130, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
Contact & location
- Address
- 200 Division St., Suite 130, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
- Mail-in address
- Emmet County Clerk200 Division St, Petoskey, Michigan, 49770
- Records for
- Emmet County, Michigan
- Phone
- (231) 348-1744
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Michigan state records
Emmet 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 $15.00 — $19.00 less than the Michigan fee.
See full Michigan requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Emmet County Clerk’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 Petoskey. 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
★★★★★3.5 (20)- ★★★★★Ken KaufmanGoogle
A group of of people that is easy to work with esp. if you take the time and effort to be responsible and polite and own up to your mistake. As with anyone , you have to have the respect for another if you want things to go in a much better direction when in a bad situation. If you ever had to do appointments , anything court related etc. with any courts like Saginaw , Detroit , probably Flint etc , you will find yourself being searched and going through barred entries Tristin coveyou , I definitely wouldn't complain with a well organized court system like Petoskey and not one employee was ever snotty even in my situation that I created for myself and had to work through it with the best foot forward. Thank you for working with me 90th District court KPK
- ★★★★★Jay FortGoogle
The building also has a court in it so you can't take your side arms or any knives, etc. - otherwise 5 stars. Also there are several entrances but only one for public use.
- ★★★★★Chubby RollinsGoogle
Never have I been treated with such a lack of respect as I was by Jackie (County Clerk at the time). What a horrible experience! I was there while in the process of starting a new business in Petoskey but my interactions with her made me want to move it to a different county. AWFUL!! I've been in business for more than 30 years and have NEVER had interactions with a county clerk as terrible as this. And, her treatment of me was for absolutely no reason! It's mind boggling that the county would keep someone like this around. If she's still there, open your new business elsewhere just so you can avoid dealing with her.
- ★★★★★Meagan DemoinesGoogle
front desk clerk was very polite and offered good service. they had nice security and i felt safe in the building knowing they were professional. however, probably some of the most unjust judges i have ever come across
- ★★★★★HelgraMike fishing guideGoogle
A well kept , clean establishment where if you are naughty you'll get a free place to sleep and bologna sandwiches . 🤣