Birth/Death Records
Important Notice - All requests for birth and death records should be submitted by mail or by using the City's drop box, located at the entrance to City Hall. If you must appear for a in-person request, you must wear a face covering to enter City Hall and adhere to CDC social distancing guidelines while inside City Hall. If the lobby has more than 6 people, you will be asked to wait outside or in your car.
Please download and complete the application for your record prior to arriving at City Hall. Make checks payable to the City of Grosse Pointe. Please do not submit cash payments.
Requests will be processed as soon as possible (usually within 2 days after receipt), and mailed back to you, so be sure to include a return address on the application form. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Birth Record Copies Effective July 1, 2020 - First Copy of Birth Record $20.00 Each Additional Copy $ 5.00 (Costs are applied per child, per request)
Please download and complete the application for your record prior to arriving at City Hall. Make checks payable to the City of Grosse Pointe. Please do not submit cash payments.
Requests will be processed as soon as possible (usually within 2 days after receipt), and mailed back to you, so be sure to include a return address on the application form. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
Birth Record Copies Effective July 1, 2020 - First Copy of Birth Record $20.00 Each Additional Copy $ 5.00 (Costs are applied per child, per request)
The Birth Record Request form is available in printable format.
Who is eligible to order a certified copy of a birth certificate?
Person named on the record 15 years old and older
Parent(s) named on the active record
Court of competent jurisdiction
Legal representative of person named on record
An individual or agency that has full guardianship
Heir of deceased person named on record
State or federal agency
Who is not eligible to order a certified copy of a birth certificate?
Power of Attorney
Individuals with Custody
Agencies without Court Order
Spouse
Children of Registrant
Siblings
The request form must completed and submitted by mail, or in person, to the City Clerk's office.
Applicants must show photo identification when applying in person. No exceptions will be made to this policy.
Applicants must send a copy of photo identification when submitting a request by mail.
All fee requirements and the city's mailing address are listed at the top of the printable form.
FEE
First Copy of Birth Record $20.00 Each Additional Copy $ 5.00 (Costs are applied per child, per request)
PAYMENT OPTIONS - Acceptable forms of payment are personal checks or money orders made payable to the City of Grosse Pointe. Cash should be used for walk-in payments only and not sent through the mail.
Death Records
New Rate for Death Record Copies Effective July 1, 2020 - First Copy of Death Record $20.00 Each Additional Copy $ 5.00 (Costs are applied per request)
The Death Record Request is available in printable format.
You will need to complete a death record request form.
The death record request form must completed and submitted, by mail or in person, at the City Clerk's office.
All fee requirements and the city's mailing address are listed at the top of the printable form.
PAYMENT OPTIONS - Acceptable forms of payment are personal checks or money orders made payable to the City of Grosse Pointe. Cash should be used for walk-in payments only and not sent through the mail.
Questions, Answers and Contact Information
Where are original birth and death records maintained?
The State of Michigan Vital Records Office maintains all original birth and death records. As an additional source, vital records can be requested through the State office by mail, office walk-in or online at www.michigan.gov/mdch.
State of Michigan Vital Records Office - Lobby hours: 8 am - 5 PM.
Mailing address: Vital Records Request, PO Box 30721, Lansing, MI 48909.
It is urgent that I obtain a record. What should I do?
If a birth or death record request is urgent, the State of Michigan Vital Records Office offers expedited service for mail and walk-in customers for a fee. The State of Michigan also offers Federal Express (1-2 next business day delivery) available within the Continental U.S. for an additional fee. This service is only available for online credit card ordering through the State website www.michigan.gov/mdch.
The City of Grosse Pointe does not offer expedited or overnight delivery services for birth or death record requests.
How do I correct or change a record?
The Michigan Department of Community Health Vital Records Office must make any correction or change to a Michigan birth or death record. The Grosse Pointe City Clerk’s Office is unable to make changes to a vital record. If you need an application for a correction or change call (517) 335-8660 or visit the State website at www.michigan.gov/mdch.
Is there an Information Hotline?
State of Michigan Department of Community Health
24 Hour Information Hotline: (517) 335-8656