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The State of Michigan Vital Records Office is located across the street from the state capitol - south side:

Vital Records Office
201 Townsend Street
Capitol View Bldg
3rd Floor
Lansing 48913

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m.-5 p.m.

The State of Michigan Vital Records Office has death records for deaths that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state as early as 1867.

You can order a record online using a debit or credit card, print an application to order by mail or to change a record, or get information about a service.

Note: If applying in person, you must submit your request by 3:00 p.m. in order to obtain same-day service.

Contact Info:

For general information about Michigan Vital Records or to have an application mailed to you, call the recorded message:
517-335-8656

To speak with a customer service representative regarding a regular request, call the Eligibility Unit:
517-335-8666

To speak with a customer service representative regarding a change or correction to a death record, call the Changes Unit:
517-335-8660

You may also send a general e-mail to VRCustomerService@michigan.gov for a response within two business days.