Hillsdale County Clerk
29 N. Howell St. Room 1, Hillsdale, Michigan, 49242
Contact & location
- Address
- 29 N. Howell St. Room 1, Hillsdale, Michigan, 49242
- Mail-in address
- Hillsdale County Clerk29 N. Howell St. Room 1, Hillsdale, Michigan, 49242
- Records for
- Hillsdale County, Michigan
- Phone
- (517) 437-3391
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Michigan state records
Hillsdale 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 | 8:30am - 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 |
Office closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale. 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
★★★★★3.8 (5)- ★★★★★Dominic BliznakoffGoogle
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- ★★★★★Steven WordenGoogle
Would have been nice to know that they're closed between 12:00 and 1:00 for lunch...
- ★★★★★K DGoogle
Marney Kast was a pleasure to do business with. After much confusion with attempting online applications and phone calls, she took the time to help me finally get the answers I needed. She went above and beyond and I appreciated her time and patience.
- ★★★★★Ron KeckGoogle
I've had a good experiences every time that I have been there in person and I've received accurate information over the phone when I called with questions.