Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records

The State of Michigan Vital Records Department is open with limited capacity and by appointment only.

See below for options in performing each service and read the corresponding web page carefully on how to proceed:

Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records

The Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics registers, preserves, and issues certified copies of vital records. This includes birth, death, fetal death, marriage, and divorce certificates for all events that occur in Michigan, with records dating back to 1867. Vital statistics are compiled from these event registries, and from Michigan’s Central Cancer Registry and Birth Defects Registry, to support public health, policy, and biomedical research.

Order Certificates

The following records are on file with the Michigan Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics for events that occurred in the State of Michigan:

Birth Certificates	1867-present
Death Certificates	1867-present
Marriage Records	1867-present
Divorce Records	1897-present
Affidavit of Parentage	June 1, 1997-present (Records filed prior to 1997 may be obtained from the court where they were filed.)

Order by Mail

Order A Record by Mail Via US Postal Service by downloading and completing the application from this website. Mail the completed application, a photocopy of your valid ID (if applicable), and the fee to the PO Box address listed on the application. Vital records fees are $34. Optional RUSH fees and processing times are listed on each application.**

Order Online

Order A Record Online from www.VitalChek.com. Fees are $34.00 for the search plus $14.00 VitalChek processing fee. Exemplified records are $42.00 plus $14.00 VitalChek processing fee. Applying the apostille at the Office of the Great Seal takes an additional 1-2 weeks.**

Order by Phone

Order A Record by Phone using VitalChek at 866-443-9897. Same processing and fees apply.

Order in Person

In-person ordering is available by appointment only. Dates and Times are limited to Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Available services: Certificate of Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce and Affidavit of Parentage. Changes are NOT available (Drop Box Only) and Genealogy request may not be completed same day. Schedule an appointment.

Order by Using the Drop Box

Drop off your completed application along with the proper fee and any necessary ID and/or documentation. All required documents and fees must be in a sealed envelope. Drop Box is in the main lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933 and available Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.

Correct a Vital Record

Requests to correct or change Michigan birth and death certificates must be sent through the mail with the appropriate applications and proof. Select a link below for more information.

Please contact our office at 517-335-8666 or VRCustomerService@michigan.gov if you have questions or concerns pertaining to vital records.

Customer Service phone lines are available Monday-Friday from 10:00am-12:30pm & 1:00pm-3:30pm EST.

The State Vital Records Office is closed on recognized state holidays.

_{**Processing and mail times may be delayed. Applying for a Michigan Vital Record does not guarantee that a record will be found. All search fees are non-refundable.}

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Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records

The State of Michigan Vital Records Department is open with limited capacity and by appointment only.