Genealogical Research
Genealogy Research Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Identification Requirements:
N/A
Certified Copy/Additional:
$15.00/$7.00
Genealogy Record Copy:
N/A
Other Copy Fees:
N/A
Comments:
Space allows for four to five genealogists at one time. Genealogists are informed that staff is willing to assist after counter customers are served. Children are discouraged from attending.
Births:
1867 to present. Birth records are available only to the individual named on the birth record (registrant), the parents of the registrant, a legal guardian of the registrant, a legal representative of the registrant or an heir of the registrant. An heir is defined as any relative of a deceased individual. Heirs must supply the date and place of death of the registrant when requesting a copy. This policy is in accordance with MCL 333.2882.
Deaths:
1867 to present
Marriages:
1867 to present
Divorces:
1995 to present. Staff researches divorce records when names are provided. Charge is $1.00 per page plus $10.00 for certification.
Other:
For additional local and state government records with potential genealogical value, see the Archival Circulars for records maintained at the State Archives.
PLEASE NOTE: The County Clerk's Office reserves the right to restrict access to these vital records which are in such a state of deterioration that public use of the index or book may result in damage to the index of documents