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County Clerk

 

Copies of Birth, Death and Marriage Records

All copies issued are "certified copies" with a "raised seal". The issuance of certified copies is governed by Michigan Statutes. Requests may be made in person or by mail, accompanied by the required fees and a photocopy of the front and back of the valid driver's license or state issued ID. Written requests are normally processed on the day received.
 
Fees:

 
Effective June 1, 2007, per Board of Commissioners Motion #07-172-1:
$13.00 - first copy of record
$  5.00 - additional copies of the same record requested at the same time

Senior Citizen Rate (Age 65+ for your own birth record)

$7.00 - first copy of record
$5.00 - additional copies of the same record requested at the same time

 

Birth Certificates:
  • Birth records occurring in Newaygo County begin with 1867.

  • Birth records are confidential records and are available only to the person or the parent named on the record.

  • Additional documentation will be required of applicants stating they are an heir, legal guardian, or legal representative of the person named on the record.

  • A current, valid driver's license or state issued ID is required for birth certificate requests.

  • Requests for birth certificates by mail must include:

    • Name

    • Date of Birth

    • Parent's Names (including mother's MAIDEN name)

    • Signature

    • Return address and daytime phone number

    • Copy (front and back) of driver's license or state issued ID

    • Check or money order - payable to Newaygo County Clerk

To print a Birth Certificate request form click here
                 
You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this PDF form.  

Death Certificates:
  • Death records occurring in Newaygo County begin with 1867.
  • Death records are open to the public and are available for persons whose death occurred in Newaygo County.
  • Requests for death records by mail must include:
    • Name
    • Date of Death
    • Return address and daytime phone number
    • Signature
    • Check or money order - payable to Newaygo County Clerk

To print a Death Certificate request form click here
    You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this PDF form.

Marriage Certificates:
  • Marriage records on file in Newaygo County begin with 1851.
  • Marriage records are open to the public and are available for licenses applied for and subsequently filed with the Newaygo County Clerk.
  • Requests for marriage records by mail must include:
    • Name of Groom
    • Maiden name of Bride
    • Date of Marriage
    • Return address and daytime phone number
    • Signature
    • Check or money order - payable to Newaygo County Clerk

To print a Marriage Certificate request form click here
        You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this PDF form.

To access VitalChek Network, Inc, an online credit card service, to obtain certified copies of vital records, click here:
 

To access the Michigan Department of Community Health web site: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/


 

1087 Newell Street PO Box 885
White Cloud MI  49349
Phone: (231) 689-7235  Fax: (231) 689-7241
email:
laurie@co.newaygo.mi.us