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Michigan Vital Records

Get a birth, death, or marriage certificate in Michigan — official fees, processing times, ID requirements, and every local vital records office by county and city.

Browse 126 offices in Michigan →State vital records site ↗

Michigan · 126 offices

126
Offices listed
97
Counties covered
$34.00
Birth cert. fee
4–5 weeks
Avg. processing

At a glance

Birth Certificate

$34 or $14 (seniors aged 65+ requesting their own certificate) · 4 to 5 weeks

Death Certificate

$34 · 4 to 5 weeks

Marriage Certificate

$34 · 4 to 5 weeks

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services - Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics (MDHHS-DVRHS)

Address
333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933
Mailing
REGULAR MAIL TO: Vital Records Requests P.O. Box 30721 Lansing MI 48909 RUSH MAIL TO: Vital Records RUSH P.O. Box 30721 Lansing MI 48909
Phone
(517) 335-8666
Hours
7:00am - 5:30pm

Michigan Birth Certificate

Fee
$34 or $14 (seniors aged 65+ requesting their own certificate)
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$12
Processing time
4 to 5 weeks
Rush processing
2-3 weeks
Public after
100 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Heir
  • Legal Guardian
  • Parents
  • Person on Record

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name at Birth
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Out-of-State Driver's License
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • US Military ID
  • US Passport Card

Secondary ID

  • Bank Statement
  • Baptismal Certificate
  • College ID
  • Corrections ID
  • DD-214 Form
  • Divorce Certificate
  • Expired Primary ID
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Hospital Bill
  • Letter from Government Agency
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Military ID
  • Pay Stub
  • Rental Agreement
  • School Records
  • Social Security Card
  • Utility Bill
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Voter Registration Card
  • W-2 Form
  • Work ID
  • Your Child´s Birth Certificate
Application form (DCH-0569-BX) ↗

Michigan Death Certificate

Fee
$34
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$12
Processing time
4 to 5 weeks
Rush processing
2-3 weeks
Public after
Not Restricted

Who can request

  • Not Restricted

Required information

  • Date of Birth
  • Date of Death
  • Daytime Phone Number
  • Father's Name
  • Full Name of Person of Record
  • Mailing Address
  • Mother's Name
  • Place of Birth
  • Place of Death
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • SSN
  • Sex
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Out-of-State Driver's License
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • US Military ID
  • US Passport Card
Application form (DCH-0569-DX) ↗

Michigan Marriage Certificate

Fee
$34
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$12
Processing time
4 to 5 weeks
Rush processing
2-3 weeks
Public after
Not Restricted

Who can request

  • Not Restricted

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Bride Parents' Names
  • Bride's Name Before Marriage
  • Date of Marriage
  • Groom Name
  • Groom Name Before Marriage
  • Groom Parents' Names
  • Mailing Address
  • Place of Marriage
  • Place where License Was Issued
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Out-of-State Driver's License
  • Passport
  • State Driver's License
  • US Military ID
  • US Passport Card
Application form (DCH-0569-MX) ↗

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Apostille & authentication

Office
Department of State Office of the Great Seal
Phone
888-767-6424
Mailing
Michigan Department of State Office of the Great Seal 7064 Crowner Drive Lansing, MI 48918
Link
State apostille page ↗
Details
To authenticate a document or obtain an apostille by mail, you will need to provide: • Completed and signed Authentication Request Form • Payment for the Document Certification Fee ($1 per document) either by money order or check made payable to the State of Michigan • Self-addressed and stamped return envelope (used to mail authenticated documents back to you) • All documents for authentication, including the signature of an authorized official or commissioned notary

Michigan vital records FAQs

How much does a Michigan birth certificate cost?

The fee is $34 or $14 (seniors aged 65+ requesting their own certificate).

How long does a Michigan birth certificate take?

4 to 5 weeks

How much does a Michigan death certificate cost?

The fee is $34.

How long does a Michigan death certificate take?

4 to 5 weeks

How much does a Michigan marriage certificate cost?

The fee is $34.

How long does a Michigan marriage certificate take?

4 to 5 weeks

Where do I get a birth certificate in Michigan?

Michigan birth and death records are requested at the county level or from the state vital records office. Browse the 126 offices listed on this page by county or city, or order online through our partner to skip the in-person visit.

Can I order a Michigan birth certificate online?

Yes. You can prepare and submit your application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.