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Contact
County Clerk's Office
Historic Courthouse - Second Floor 125 W. Main St. PO Box 189
Phone:
(269) 467-5626
Birth Certificate
Birth Records & Certificates
Official records for births occuring within St. Joseph County (1867-Present)
Privacy Notice: Birth records less than 100 years old are closed to the public. You may obtain a certificate for yourself, your child, a descendant/heir of the deceased, or as a verified legal representative.
Request Online (Fastest)
Orders received by 2:00 PM are typically processed and mailed the same day. Physical address required for expedited shipping.
Mail or In-Person
Submit your request with proper identification and payment. Call (269) 467-5602 for an appointment.
Fees & Payment
First Copy: $20.00 | Additional Copies: $10.00
No Personal Checks Accepted
Registering a Home Birth
Effective June 2025
If a birth occurs outside of a medical institution, the parents or the person attending the birth are responsible for registration.
Mandatory Documentation
- Proof of Pregnancy: Prenatal records, OB/GYN records, or ultrasound.
- Proof of Live Birth: Hospital/pediatric records or presenting the infant in person.
- Proof of Michigan Residency: MI ID, utility bill, or notarized witness statement.