How to Search Michigan Vital Records (Start Here)
Vital records in Michigan — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records — can be obtained from County Clerk (local) / MDHHS (state). Marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk.
What this page covers: Michigan vital record ordering, eligibility requirements, and related databases. What it does not cover: Genealogy records older than the state vital records system (check the Genealogy Resources page for historical records).
Where to start: For certified copies of birth or death certificates, contact County Clerk (local) / MDHHS (state). For marriage licenses, contact the County Clerk in the county where the ceremony will occur. For divorce records, contact the court that granted the decree.
Common mistake: Birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees come from different offices. Do not assume one office handles all vital records.
Antrim County | Divorces
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13th Circuit Court of Antrim County divorce, paternity, and other family court records.
Barry County | Births, Deaths, Marriages
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Barry County Clerk's Office document search for death, birth, and marriage certificates.
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Deaths | 1867-1940
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Michigan Department of Health and Human Services index of deaths recorded between 1867 and 1940.
Delta County | Deaths
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Delta County death records by name, date of death, year of birth, parent name, cemetery, or funeral home.
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Genesee County | Deaths & Marriages
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Genesee county Clerk / Register of Deeds marriage license and death certificate index.
Genesee County | Divorces
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Genesee County 7th Judicial Circuit family court divorce records.
Genesee County | Vital Records
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Genesee County Clerk and Register of Deeds birth, death, and marriage certificates.
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Grand Traverse County | Divorces
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13th Circuit for Grand Traverse County divorce and other family court records.
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Ingham County | Marriages
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Ingham County Clerk records of marriage license applications.
Jackson County | Deaths
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Death records from 1845 to present from the Jackson County Clerk.
Jackson County | Marriages
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Marriages recorded with the Jackson County Clerk from the 1800s to present.
Kalkaska County | Divorces
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Kalkaska County 46th Circuit Court family and divorce case records.
Kent County | Births, Deaths, Marriages
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Birth and death record searches in Kent County, or order death and birth certificates or marriage licenses online.
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Leelanau County | Divorces
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Leelanau County 13th Circuit family court records, including divorces.
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Macomb County | Burials
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Mount Clemens Public Library and the Macomb County Genealogy Group database of cemetery burials.
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Macomb County | Obituaries
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Mount Clemens Public Library index of Macomb County obituaries since 1880.
Muskegon County | Deaths
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Muskegon County Genealogical Society death records covering 1867 through 1965.
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Saginaw County | Obituaries
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Public Libraries of Saginaw index of Saginaw County obituaries.
Schoolcraft County | Manistique Burials
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Index of burials and plot owners in City of Manistique cemeteries.
St. Clair County | Divorces
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St. Clair County 31st Circuit Court family court (including divorce) records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I get a birth certificate in Michigan? ▼
Contact County Clerk (local) / MDHHS (state). Most states accept online orders through VitalChek or the state's own ordering system. You must be an eligible applicant (the person named, a parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative).
Where do I get a marriage license in Michigan? ▼
Marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk. Both parties typically must appear in person. The license is valid for a limited period and must be used in Michigan.
Where are divorce records in Michigan? ▼
Divorce records are maintained by the court that granted the divorce. In Michigan, that is typically the Circuit Court in the county where the divorce was filed.
Can I order vital records online? ▼
Most states allow online ordering of certified vital records through VitalChek or a state-run portal. Fees and processing times vary. Some records may require a mail-in application.
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