St. Joseph County Clerk
Historic Courthouse - Second Floor 125 W. Main St., Centreville, Michigan, 49032

Contact & location
- Address
- Historic Courthouse - Second Floor 125 W. Main St., Centreville, Michigan, 49032
- Mail-in address
- St. Joseph County ClerkP.O. Box 189, Centreville, Michigan, 49032
- Records for
- St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Phone
- (269) 467-5602
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Michigan state records
St. Joseph 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 $20.00 — $14.00 less than the Michigan fee.
See full Michigan requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
via Google| Monday | 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:00 - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $20.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Death Certificate | $20.00 | 4–5 weeksMichigan estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $20.00 | 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Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.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 St. Joseph 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 Centreville. 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
★★★★★3.3 (7)- ★★★★★Joanna FryGoogle
Always been served well here, the ladies are very helpful with any questions or concerns.
- ★★★★★K “The Veteran Car Guy” WilliamsGoogle
Open at 8am and stay open till 5pm. How is 6 hours a full day?
- ★★★★★Zachary FriebenGoogle
When my wedding was near, the staff here were super friendly and helpful in getting my wife and I's marriage license 😊 They made the process really easy
- ★★★★★John MechlingGoogle
Very friendly people, they will answer any questions you have to there best ability.