Birth, Death & Marriage Records
Copies of Birth, Death, & Marriage Records
Birth Certificates:
- Birth records occurring in Mason 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 in person. If ID is expired, contact our office for a list of documents that would be acceptable, multiple documents will be needed.
- Requests for birth certificates by mail must include:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Parent's Names (including mother's MAIDEN name)
- Self addressed stamped envelope
- Check or money order - payable to Mason County Clerk
- Copy of Identification
- Please call for cost - 231-843-8202
- Birth Certificate Request Form
- Click here for online ordering
Death Certificates:
- Death records occurring in Mason County begin with 1875.
- Death records are open to the public and are available for persons whose death occurred in Mason County.
- Requests for death records by mail must include:
- Name
- Date of Death
- Self addressed stamped envelope
- Signature
- Check or money order - payable to Mason County Clerk
- Death Certificate Request Form
- Click here for online ordering
Marriage Certificates:
- Marriage records on file in Mason County begin with 1867.
- Marriage records are open to the public and are available for licenses applied for and subsequently filed with the Mason County Clerk.
- Requests for marriage records by mail must include:
- Name of Groom
- Maiden name of Bride
- Date of Marriage
- Self addressed stamped envelope
- Signature
- Check or money order - payable to Mason County Clerk
- Marriage License Request Form
- Click here for online ordering
To access the Michigan Department of Community Health website: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/
To access the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Vitals website: Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Records