Michigan Vital Records

How long will it take to receive my vital records from Michigan?

Currently, you can expect to receive your vital records from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in 4 to 5 weeks.

What documents are required to order vital records from Michigan?

To complete the online application, the Michigan Health Department requires applicants to prove their identity by including a photocopy of their ID. It varies depending on the certificate type, but people can use a driver’s license or a state photo ID. Check other acceptable IDs per certificate needed:

• Michigan Birth Certificate Requirements
• Michigan Marriage Certificate Requirements
• Michigan Death Certificate Requirements

How much does it cost to get a copy of a vital record from Michigan?

Vital Records Online will charge a fee starting from $49 for the assisted service whenever you order birth records, marriage or licenses, divorce certificates, or death records. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will charge a $34.00 fee for each certified copy of a birth, marriage, or death certificate. Any additional copy to your order will cost $16.00.

Who can request vital records from Michigan?

There are limitations to who can request vital records from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. It depends on if the request is for a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or death certificate. The requestor must be doing it on their own behalf. Otherwise, the requester must be part of the close family, some distant family member, or must be the legal guardian or representative for the individual of record.

How to order birth certificates and other vital records from Michigan?

There are two ways to order vital records in Michigan. The first and the easiest is through our service – Vital Records Online. You can complete your application process online and will receive your vital records by mail. Saving you time and a trip to the government agency. The second option is going, in person, to the public office where the individual was born. This process could be tedious and time-consuming because of the long lines and paperwork typically associated with the Administration.