Mecosta County Clerk's Office
County Building 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307
Contact & location
- Address
- County Building 400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307
- Mail-in address
- Mecosta County Clerk's Office400 Elm Street, Big Rapids, Michigan, 49307
- Records for
- Mecosta County, Michigan
- Phone
- (231) 592-0783
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Michigan state records
Mecosta 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 $10.00 — $24.00 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 |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $10.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Death Certificate | $10.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $10.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Mecosta 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 Big Rapids. 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
★★★★★4.8 (6)- ★★★★★Michael ZhuGoogle
Mecosta County has beautiful natural scenery
- ★★★★★CXXASPERGoogle
The ladies who work there were very friendly and helpful, was in and out in about 20 mins, very professional
- ★★★★★Nicole PrinsGoogle
The girls were very nice and willing to help however they could, explained everything so I could understand.
- ★★★★★Brian WoodworthGoogle
We visited the clerk's office on the morning of Good Friday regarding a very stressful matter. Casey (sp?) assisted us with our needs. She was amazing! Outright friendly yet professional, explained everything clearly, and was able to expedite our paperwork to accommodate for the shortened holiday workday. Kudos to Casey for making our court visit smooth and non-stressful. An additional thanks to Judge Booher for her consideration and review of our concern! We are both very grateful for our County system!
- ★★★★★Tracie WGoogle
I needed to get a copy of my birth certificate so I can get my enhanced id where I currently live and travel across the border. Rachel was extremely amazing and had my request processed in the same day. I am truly appreciative of the friendly and helpful service she offered. Thanks again!