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Correct A Death Record

Correct A Death Record

To correct or change a Michigan death certificate you must apply through the mail. Please complete the applicable application below and mail to the address on the top of the application along with a copy of your photo identification, application fee and required documentation. If there are any problems with your order or more documentation is needed, we will contact you. Please see our FAQ’s for required documentation. 

***IMPORTANT NOTICES***

  • We require separate checks or money orders for each application being requested.
  • Pre-Paid Self-Addressed envelopes are not permitted.
  • Original documents will not be returned to you. Original signatures are required on applications and notarized affidavits. All other documents can be photocopies.

Applications to Change a Michigan Death Record

For additional assistance on how to make a correction to a Michigan death record please call the Changes Unit directly at 517-335-8660.   You can also e-mail MDHHS-VR-Changes@Michigan.gov you will receive a response within 1-3 business days.

Correcting a Michigan Marriage or Divorce Record

To correct a Michigan marriage record, please contact the Court in the county where the license was obtained.

To correct a Michigan divorce record, contact the Court in the county the divorce was obtained or the lawyer that filed the divorce.

Correcting a Record that Occurred Outside of Michigan

If you need to correct or change a record of a vital event that occurred in another state, you should contact that state's vital records office.

Click here for a list of addresses and phone numbers***