Vital Records/Request Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates
Certified copies of Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates are available in person or by mail that occurred in Oakland County. You may also order records online. All copies issued by this office are certified copies with a raised seal and serve as an 'original' document.
you must photocopy the front and back of your current valid driver's license or state ID as identification.
send a money order or a copy (front and back) of valid Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.
you must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
you should receive your copy(s) in 7 to 10 days.
*Birth Certificates are confidential records and are only available to the person or parent of the person named on that record. If you are a legal guardian, legal representative or an heir of the person, additional documentation is required.
To request a death or marriage certificate in person:
you must provide the full name of deceased and date of death or the full name of both groom and bride (maiden) and date of marriage.
To request a death or marriage certificate by mail:
you must provide the full name of deceased and date of death or the full name of both groom and bride (maiden) and date of marriage.
send a money order or a copy (front and back) of valid Visa, MasterCard or Discover card.
you must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
you should receive your copy(s) in 7 to 10 days.
*Marriage License must have been applied for in Oakland County to request a copy.
Fees:
Birth, Death, Marriage - 1st copy
$15.00
Each additional copy of same record
$5.00
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Cash or Money Order Accepted - No personal checks)
Download forms to submit requests by mail or in person (get address). (Be sure to follow all the requirements stated above when returning your completed form.)
