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MICHIGAN VITAL RECORDS
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 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. Affidavit of Parentage records filed in the Central Paternity Registry since June 1, 1997, are also available online. You may order copies of Michigan Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis. Michigan Vital Records charges a $12.00 RUSH fee for each online order, in addition to VitalChek's $11.50 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.



Available Michigan (MI) Vital Record Types

Death Apostille/ Exemplified

A certified death 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: $42.00    Additional Copies: $26.00

Marriage Certificate

A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1867 to present. Marriage certificates are not available until at least 30 days after the event occurred.

First Copy: $34.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Marriage Apostille/ Exemplified

Marriage Apostille/Exemplified
A certified marriage record 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: $42.00    Additional Copies: $26.00

Divorce Certificate

A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. If you need a copy of the divorce decree with all of the particulars of the divorce, it is a court document and must be requested from the court that finalized the divorce. 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 30 days after the event occurred.

First Copy: $34.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Divorce Apostille/ Exemplified

A certified divorce record 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: $42.00    Additional Copies: $26.00

Birth Certificate

Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted in Michigan and you must prove eligibility in order to request one. A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1867 to present.

First Copy: $34.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Birth Certificate (Age 65+)

Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted in Michigan and you must prove eligibility in order to request one. A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1867 to present.

Important Note - To be eligible for the reduced fee, you must be age 65 or older and must be ordering a copy of your own birth certificate. If you are not age 65 or older, please choose Your Birth Record Or Your Child's Birth Record from the list of record options above.

First Copy: $14.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Birth Record - Apostille/Exemplified

Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted in Michigan and you must prove eligibility in order to request one. 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: $42.00    Additional Copies: $26.00

Death Certificate

A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1867 to present.

First Copy: $34.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Birth Genealogy

A certified birth certificate that can be used for genealogical purposes. Important Note - To be eligible for this record, the event date must be 100 years old or older.

First Copy: $34.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Affidavit of Parentage

An Affidavit of Parentage is a legal document stating that the father has accepted all legal responsibility for the child. Affidavits are available for filings that occurred from 6/01/1997 to the present that are available within the Central Paternity Registry. To request an Affidavit of Parentage, please select 'Birth Certificate' under 'Start Your Order' above, to begin the ordering process. You will need to select 'Affidavit of Parentage' as the 'Reason' for request.

If you would like an Affidavit of Parentage prior to 6/01/1997, please contact the Probate Court in the county where the mother resided at the time of signing or the Probate Court in the county where the child was born.

Who Can Order?
Affidavit of Parentage records are restricted documents and are only available to the mother, father or child named on the record. Additional eligibility options are available by contacting the State Vital Records office directly.

First Copy: $34.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Heirloom Birth Certificate

This is a souvenir document that can be passed from generation to generation as a cherished keepsake. The souvenir heirloom birth certificate is 8.5 x 11 inches (suitable for framing). There are five different designs to choose from, created from original artwork. These beautiful keepsake certificates are printed in color and can be purchased as a remembrance of that special occasion. The sale of each heirloom birth certificate will provide $20.00 to the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan.

Non-certified heirloom birth certificates can be used for souvenir purposes only and cannot be used for proof of citizenship or any other official or legal purpose.

To request a heirloom birth certificate, please select ‘Birth Certificate’, under ‘Start Your Order’ above, to begin the ordering process. You will need to select one of the following reasons as the ‘Reason’ for request: Informational Only (Uncertified), Personal Records/Use, Souvenir/Heirloom.

First Copy: $40.00    Additional Copies: $40.00

Birth Certificate Expedited

Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted in Michigan and you must prove eligibility in order to request one. A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification, and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1867 to present.

First Copy: $46.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Birth Certificate (Age 65+) Expedited

Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted in Michigan and you must prove eligibility in order to request one. A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1867 to present.

Important Note - To be eligible for the reduced fee, you must be age 65 or older and must be ordering a copy of your own birth certificate. If you are not age 65 or older, please choose Your Birth Record Or Your Child's Birth Record from the list of record options above.

First Copy: $26.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Birth - Apostille/Exemplified - Expedited

Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted in Michigan and you must prove eligibility in order to request one. 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: $67.00    Additional Copies: $26.00

Birth Genealogy Expedited

A certified birth certificate that can be used for genealogical purposes. Important Note - To be eligible for this record, the event date must be 100 years old or older.

First Copy: $46.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Affidavit of Parentage Expedited

An Affidavit of Parentage is a legal document stating that the father has accepted all legal responsibility for the child. Affidavits are available for filings that occurred from 6/01/1997 to the present that are available within the Central Paternity Registry.

If you would like an Affidavit of Parentage prior to 6/01/1997, please contact the Probate Court in the county where the mother resided at the time of signing or the Probate Court in the county where the child was born.

Who Can Order?
Affidavit of Parentage records are restricted documents and are only available to the mother, father or child named on the record. Additional eligibility options are available by contacting the State Vital Records office directly.

First Copy: $46.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Death Certificate Expedited

A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1867 to present.

First Copy: $46.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Death Apostille/Exemplified Expedited

A certified death 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 to 3 weeks processing time at the Office of the Great Seal, in addition to the regular processing time.

First Copy: $67.00    Additional Copies: $26.00

Marriage Certificate Expedited

A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records are available for events that occurred within the State of Michigan from 1867 to present. Marriage certificates are not available until at least 30 days after the event occurred.

First Copy: $46.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Marriage Apostille/Exemplified Expedited

Marriage Apostille/Exemplified
A certified marriage record 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 to 3 weeks processing time at the Office of the Great Seal, in addition to the regular processing time.

First Copy: $67.00    Additional Copies: $26.00

Divorce Certificate Expedited

A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. If you need a copy of the divorce decree with all of the particulars of the divorce, it is a court document and must be requested from the court that finalized the divorce. 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 30 days after the event occurred.

First Copy: $46.00    Additional Copies: $16.00

Divorce Apostille/Exemplified Expedited

A certified divorce record 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: $67.00    Additional Copies: $26.00

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VitalChek is the authorized external ordering source for fast, secure vital records processed directly with the issuing government agency at the lowest cost available online. That means, unlike other online services, your application won’t get lost in the mail or sent to another service for processing. We process all of our orders through secure online data connections with the issuing government agencies. We don’t have your personal data laying around and everything is done through secure, PCI compliant online data transmission with the government agencies directly. That also means we get to "skip the line" for processing ahead of mail in applications, making our service the fastest available (of course we can’t speed up the agencies themselves, but we do everything we can to keep things moving!).

No other vital records processing service can offer that. That’s what makes VitalChek different – and safer – than anything else out there. The only thing that is shipped (via USPS, UPS, or FedEx depending on which shipping method you choose) is your actual vital record itself, directly from the government agency to you. Now that’s secure!