Procurement of Vital Records Michigan

Certified Copy of Birth & Death Certificates

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Where: VitalChek is the only Michigan Vital Records authorized online service provider.  Michigan Vital Records orders placed online through VitalChek are considered to be RUSH requests.  If you experience problems with the online ordering, please call VitalChek at 866-443-9897 for assistance between 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except for recognized holidays.

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Office in Charge: : VitalChek

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How do you order: There are three routes to applying for a Birth or Death Certificate:

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• Online : Order A Record Online from www.VitalChek.com. Fees are $60.00: $34 for the record, $12 for the RUSH fee, and $14.00 for the VitalChek processing fee. This is a two-week processing time. There is an optional overnight delivery fee of $19.75, for a total of $79.75, and you should receive the record in 1-3 business days.

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• In-person: In-person ordering is available by appointment only. Dates and Times are limited to Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Schedule an appointment.

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• By Mail: Order A Record by Mail Via US Postal Service by downloading and completing the application from this website. Mail the completed application, a photocopy of your valid ID (if applicable), and the fee to the PO Box address listed on the application. Certified copies of vital records are $34. Optional RUSH fees and processing times are listed on each application.**

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Cost: $60

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The State Vital Records Office is closed on recognized state holidays.

**Processing and mail times may be delayed.

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1. Order by Phone

Order A Record by Phone using VitalChek at 866-443-9897. Same processing and fees apply.

2. Will Call:

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Will-Call pick-up is available by using VitalChek. Order online and pick-up your Vital Record within 2-5 business days. Will-Call Dates and Times are limited to Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Applicant who ordered must pick-up and have valid ID and e-mail confirmation upon arrival. Click here for Will-Call.

Requirements for ordering:

You must complete the following requirements to receive a certificate.

• Social security number
• Valid photo ID
• Correct answers to related question
• A written statement of identity.

Who can apply for a birth or death certificate?

• A State or local Registrar may issue a certified copy of a vital record only to”
• persons who establish themselves as the subject of the vital record
• the subject’s parent
• legal guardian or legal representative
• Spouse
• Child
• grandchild
• sibling, if of legal age
• to a State or Federal agency for official purposes, pursuant to court order or under other emergent circumstances as determined by the Commissioner.
• All other applicants will be issued a Certification that state the document is not for identification or legal purposes.

Marriage & Divorce Certificates

Where:

• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• https://www.vitalchek.com/

How:

Complete the marriage license application form by selecting the ‘Marriage Certificate’ in the Vitalchek site.

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Average Cost: $48 - $60

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Required documents when applying for a marriage license

• Proof of identity by presenting your driver’s license, passport or state/federal I.D.

Who Can Order?

Anyone is eligible to request certified copies of Michigan marriage records.

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