Part of Michigan vital records
Ottawa County Birth Certificate & Vital Records
Where to get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Ottawa County, Michigan: 4 offices with addresses, hours, and fees — or order online and skip the visit.
- 4
- Offices
- Michigan
- State
- $34.00
- Birth cert. fee
- 4–5 weeks
- Avg. processing
How to get a Ottawa County birth certificate
Ottawa County birth and death records are issued under Michigan state rules, through the county clerk or health department. You can request a certificate three ways:
- Online — fastest. Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗.
- In person — at a Ottawa County office listed below.
- By mail — to the Michigan state vital records office.
- Fee
- $34 or $14 (seniors aged 65+ requesting their own certificate)
- Processing
- 4 to 5 weeks
- Who can request
- Attorneys, Heir, Legal Guardian, Parents, Person on Record
- ID required
- Out-of-State Driver's License, Passport, State Driver's License, US Military ID
Offices in Ottawa County
- Ottawa County Vital Records & Register of Deeds414 Washington Ave, Room 115, Grand Haven, Michigan · (616) 846-8109
- Ottawa County Clerk's Office12251 James St, Holland, Michigan · (616) 994-4531
- Ottawa County Health Department12251 James Street, Holland, Michigan · (616) 396-5266
- Ottawa County Probate Court414 Washington Ave Rm 200, Grand Haven, Michigan · (616) 786-4110
Cities in Ottawa County
Nearby counties
Understanding your record
- What the file number on a birth certificate means ↗
- Long-form vs. short-form birth certificate ↗
- Do birth certificates expire? ↗
- How to get a marriage certificate ↗
Guides by our partner, Vital Records Online.
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