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 Mi
