Individuals now must obtain Detroit birth and death certificates through the Wayne County Clerk’s Office. The Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion closed its Vital Records Division permanently in December 2013.
 

Order In-Person:

For additional information on how to obtain a Detroit birth or death certificate via the Wayne County Clerk’s Office, visit http://www.waynecounty.com/clerk

State of Michigan
Individuals may also obtain birth and death certificates through the State of Michigan Vital Records Office
    
By Mail: P.O. Box 30721, Lansing, MI 48909
For More Information: (517) 335-8666 

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