MICHIGAN VITAL RECORDS

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Divorce Certificates

MICHIGAN VITAL RECORDS
Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records (Michigan Vital Records) issues certified copies of Michigan birth certificates, Michigan death certificates, Michigan marriage certificates and Michigan divorce certificates for events that occurred within the State of Michigan. You may order copies of Michigan Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis. Michigan Vital Records charges a $10.00 RUSH fee for each online order, in addition to VitalChek's $8.50 credit card handling charge.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

MICHIGAN DIVORCE RECORDS
Michigan Vital Records issues certified copies of Michigan divorce records that can typically be used for proof of divorce and other legal purposes.

Divorce certificates are not available until at least 90 days after the event occurred. For additional information, please contact Michigan Vital Records directly at (517)335-8666.

Who Can Order?
Anyone is eligible to request certified copies of Michigan divorce records.

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DIVORCE
A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1897 to present. Divorce certificates are not available until at least 90 days after the event occurred.

First Copy: 36.00 Additional Copies: 12.00

DIVORCE APOSTILLE/ EXEMPLIFIED
A certified birth certificate that contains an apostille. This authenticated record is printed on special safety paper and contains a raised, embossed seal. It also contains the Great Seal of Michigan, as required by some foreign countries for adoption, marriage, establishment of citizenship, work visa, or court action in a foreign country. An authenticated record (apostille) is not required for foreign travel. When ordering an apostille, you must provide the name of the FOREIGN country where the document will be used. An apostille CANNOT be applied to a document that will be used in the United States. Please allow an additional 2 -3 weeks processing time at the Office of the Great Seal, in addition to the regular processing time.

First Copy: 39.00 Additional Copies: 15.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

Please see Record Types Explained for vital record descriptions and fees.