County Clerk Other Services

Veterans Discharge (DD214)

When a veteran is discharged from any branch of the military it is recommended the DD214 papers be filed with the local county clerk's office. These are not for public inspection. There is no fee for this service. At any time the veteran may get certified copies of his/her DD214 free of charge.

Genealogy Search

Requirements:

The Department of Community Health authorizes the County Clerk to restrict access to records or indexes which are determined to be in such a state of deterioration that public use of the index or document may result in damage to the record or index.

Release of Vital Records, certified copy (MCL 333.2885), requires written request for death, marriage, divorce records that are 75 yrs. old or older, births that are 110 yrs. or older, unless the record is sealed.

NO TELEPHONE RELEASE of information - ONLY release by mail or in person with a written request (MCL 333.2881). Through the mail - signature MUST be notarized.

Forms of identification, (MUST contain photo) valid State Identification Card or valid Driver's License.

Search fee $5.00/per name and is non-refundable, unless a $13.00 Certified Copy is purchased. When ordering a vital record, please provide the date of occurrence, full name of person (s), your relationship to them and a photo copy of your driver's license and notarized signature. If you mail your request, allow 7-10 days for processing.