The State of Michigan vital records office has records of births, deaths, and marriages that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state as early as 1867, and divorce records as early as 1897. You can order a record online using a debit or credit card, print an application to order by mail or to change a record, or get information about our services. Click here if the birth or other vital event occurred in another state.

If you need general info about Michigan Vital Records, or need to have an application mailed to you, please call our recorded message at 517-335-8656. If you need to speak with a customer service rep regarding a regular request, please call our Eligibility Unit at 517-335-8666. If you need to speak with a customer service rep regarding a change or correction to a birth or death record, please call our Changes Unit at 517-335-8660. Marriage record corrections are handled by the clerk in the county where the marriage took place. Divorce records are court documents and must be corrected by the same court that finalized the divorce.

You may also send a general e-mail to sopocyc@michigan.gov and we will try to respond within two business days.

Due to Executive Order 2009-22 that reduces state spending, the State Vital Records Office will be closed on designated days during the remainder of fiscal year 2009, in addition to recognized state holidays. Please click on "more" for a list of those days.