Michigan Apostilled or Authenticated Birth Record Application (DCH-0569-BX-AUTH)

Who can use this form

• The person named on the birth record.
• A parent of the person named on the record (if adopted, only the adoptive parents).
• A legal guardian, custodial party, or holder of a power of attorney, with a copy of the court order or legal documents.
• A licensed attorney for an eligible person, with a letter of representation and ID for both attorney and client.
• An heir of a deceased person named on the record, or anyone if the record is at least 100 years old.

What to send with it

• The completed application, signed by hand in ink.
• A photocopy of valid identification, such as a driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID. Originals are not returned.
• The country where the document will be used. The apostille or authentication is only for use outside the U.S.
• Proof of eligibility when it applies: court order or legal documents, attorney letter, or a copy of the death certificate for an heir if the death was not in Michigan.
• A check or money order made out to the "State of Michigan".
• For rush service, add the rush fee and address the envelope to "Vital Records RUSH" at the same P.O. box.

Where to send it

Mail to

Vital Records Requests P.O. Box 30721 Lansing MI 48909

State fee

$42 base fee (includes a one-year search and one copy or a no-find letter); $12 per additional year searched; $26 per additional apostilled copy; $25 extra for rush processing.

Typical processing

Regular: about 4 to 6 weeks at MDHHS plus 1 to 2 weeks at the Secretary of State's Office of the Great Seal, then regular mail. Rush: about 2 to 3 weeks at MDHHS plus 1 to 2 weeks at the Office of the Great Seal.

Form revision

Rev. 4-23

Source

Official government page