Michigan Vital Records Office
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Issues certified copies of Michigan birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. Order online or by phone through VitalChek, drop an application in the Lansing lobby drop box, or book an in-person appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Who it's for
The person on the record, parents named on the record, legal heirs, court-appointed guardians, or an attorney or power of attorney with specific authority; records over 100 years old are unrestricted
How to get in
Order online or by phone at 866-443-9897 via VitalChek, use the lobby drop box, or schedule an appointment online. Standard record search fee is $34 (plus $14 online processing); seniors 65+ pay $14 for their own birth record.
What to bring
Completed application, copy of a valid photo ID, and payment by check or money order to State of Michigan (cash or card for in-person)
Services
ID & documents