Requirements

The following requirements and reminders apply for the state of Michigan. Please ensure that you have read and understand these requirements and that you have prepared any necessary documents and materials.

• You must be an immediate family member or demonstrate a legal right to the record in order to obtain a copy of the record.
• You must fax the requestor's official state-issued photo ID. Michigan Birth Records will only process requests followed by a faxed copy of the requestor's government issued photo ID. Enlarge the copy and lighten it as much as possible to ensure that it is clear and readable when faxed to Express Birth Records.
• Billing address for credit card used must be correct. Michigan Birth Records will only ship records to the correct billing address of the credit card.

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Ordering

You can order online or by fax. To order online, just click the "Online" link for the type of record you want and complete the online form. You must proceed through the Shopping Cart and receive your confirmation page in order for your request to be accepted.

To order by fax, click the "FAX" link for the type of record you want to get a printable application. Print the application, complete it, and fax it back to us toll-free at 1-888-803-1119.

Product Information

The following prices are charged by the state of Michigan for the actual certificate and the shipping. The $19.95 fee that is charged by Express Birth Records will be a separate charge from the state's charge.

Certificate Types

More Information

First Copy

Additional Copies

Ordering Method

Birth	Only person named on certificate or parent are eligible to order.	$36.00	$12.00	Online
				FAX

Death	Records are available from 1867 to the present.	$36.00	$12.00	Online
				FAX

Marriage	Records are available from 1867 to the present.	$36.00	$12.00	Online
				FAX

Divorce	Records are available from 1897 to the present.	$36.00	$12.00	Online
				FAX

Shipping and Handling

Shipping Method	Average Processing Time	Cost
Regular Mail To correct credit card billing address only.	10 - 14 Business Days	$8.50
UPS To correct credit card billing address only.	1 - 2 Business Days Cannot deliver to P.O. Box.	$28.25