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 the 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 County offices do not publish their own, and are estimates that vary with demand.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.
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