Birth Certificates

The County Clerk’s office maintains all vital records for those who are born in, apply for a marriage license in and who die in Oceana County.

Birth Certificate Fees

First copy – $15.00

Additional copy of the same record – $6.00

How to Request a Certified Birth Certificate

Online

• Complete the Contact form on the right side of the page.  In the comment section, please include the full name of the person on the record, their birthdate, birthplace, and their parents’ full names, including mother’s maiden name. It is also helpful if you include the address that you would like the certificate sent to.
• Send a picture of your valid photo ID (i.e., driver’s license, state ID, or passport) to countyclerk@oceana.mi.us.
  NOTE: If you are unable to produce a valid photo ID, you should call first. There are alternate documents that may be accepted by the clerk. One photo ID will be required in almost all cases.
• Payment can be made by going to the Clerk home page and clicking PAY FOR VITAL RECORDS.

In Person

• Complete the Vital Records Request Form*. To save time, you may print out and complete it prior to coming in.
• Valid photo ID (i.e., driver’s license, state ID, or passport) must be provided. We will take a photocopy.
  NOTE: If you are unable to produce a valid photo ID, you should call first. There are alternate documents that may be accepted by the clerk. One photo ID will be required in almost all cases.
• We accept payments by cash, debit/credit card, check, or money order.

By Mail

• Include a completed Vital Records Request Form* or a letter may be written. The letter would need to contain the parents’ full names, including mother’s maiden name, and the child’s name, birthdate, birthplace and the signature of the person requesting the record. It is also helpful if you include the address that you would like the certificate sent to in the letter.
• Include a photocopy of a valid photo ID (i.e., driver’s license, state ID, or passport).
  NOTE: If you are unable to produce a valid photo ID, you should call first. There are alternate documents that may be accepted by the clerk. One photo ID will be required in almost all cases.
• Payment must be made in the form of cash, check, or money order.
• Mail requests are processed in 1-2 business days.
• Send mail requests to:
  Oceana County Clerk
  100 S. State Street
  Suite M-1
  Hart, MI 49420

*You will need Adobe Reader to view and print these forms. This link will allow you to download a free copy of the program.

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