Ottawa County Vital Records & Register of Deeds
414 Washington Ave, Room 115, Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417
Contact & location
- Address
- 414 Washington Ave, Room 115, Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417
- Mail-in address
- Ottawa County Clerk12220 Fillmore Street, Room 130, West Olive, Michigan, 49460
- Records for
- Ottawa County, Michigan
- Phone
- (616) 846-8109
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Michigan state records
Ottawa 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 |
Office closed for lunch from 11:30 pm to 12:30 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 Ottawa County Vital Records & Register of Deeds’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 West Olive. 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
★★★★★3.1 (15)- ★★★★★Griffen BullockGoogle
Hope and pray you don’t deal with Jenna. Possibly one of the most disrespectful government employees I have ever dealt with.
- ★★★★★Donald CookGoogle
The clerks were the most underrated helpful people I have worked with for a while. I was trying to turn in my CPL paperwork for my license and they came up with requirements on the spot that were not listed on there website. Such as that we need to fill out the paperwork online not bring a copy, like it says on their website, and also would not take my certificate for my CPL class because it was not the original, even though on their website it says it only requires a copy. IF I COULD GIVE ZERO STARS I WOULD.
- ★★★★★Madison CarmichaelGoogle
Jenna was so incredibly rude and made our experience terrible. She threw our credit card back at us after swiping it and also threw our envelope back to us after saying "you need to take it out of the envelope!" while rolling her eyes. Yikes
- ★★★★★Travis KraussGoogle
I’ve seen people’s reviews and was slightly nervous I’d be met with negativity however that was not my experience at all. I went in for my CPL and Jenna was extremely helpful and friendly. It was a very smooth transaction and took all of 15 minutes I showed up at 4:30 and did the paperwork there And then did my fingerprints right afterwards with no problems.
- ★★★★★K'John ChristianGoogle
Each time that I had to go to "The Lower Level", the ladies were so incredibly helpful, kind, and sympathetic to my needs. Courtney, Jeanine, Morgan, and there a few additional young ladies that I didn't get their names. I was there on several occasions, that's why there were so many helping. Liz, I believe is the Supervisor's name, she even stepped in a few times because my situation at one point was somewhat peculiar. I left there feeling like what was going on with me mattered to those ladies on "The Lower Level". Thanks ladies, I really mean it. I appreciate you guys and the efforts you put forth in your positions. God bless you guys.