Monroe County Clerk's Office
Monroe County Courthouse 106 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan, 48161
Contact & location
- Address
- Monroe County Courthouse 106 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan, 48161
- Mail-in address
- Monroe County Clerk's OfficeMonroe County Courthouse 106 East First Street, Monroe, Michigan, 48161
- Records for
- Monroe County, Michigan
- Phone
- 734-240-7020
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Michigan state records
Monroe 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 $12.00 — $22.00 less than the Michigan fee.
See full Michigan requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 4:45pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Office closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $12.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Death Certificate | $12.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $12.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Monroe 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 Monroe. 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
★★★★★4.2 (10)- ★★★★★Jeremiah ThomasonGoogle
Great people very knowledgeable.
- ★★★★★Ronyyy 0007Google
I turned in my motion and the lady at the window was super nice and friendly to me not sure if what comes around goes around is the problem but I am not having issues with them they were nice to me, but I also have been a volunteer in the Monroe County Jail women's shelters nursing homes elementary schools and Salvation Army Harbor Light
- ★★★★★Burton DavisGoogle
I had the pleasure of doing business at the county clerks office today, the staff were friendly and professional.
- ★★★★★Thomas FoxGoogle
It's a courthouse, lol. The security staff are always very pleasant and helpful when entering the building. The First District Court staff has always been friendly and answered any questions I had.
- ★★★★★David FordGoogle
Very polite and courteous.