The Online Record Search will include only persons who died in St. Joseph County, MI.

The search can be used to see if a death has been recorded in St. Joseph County, MI and to obtain the number of that death record. The death record itself cannot be viewed through this interface.

Full death records can be viewed at the St. Joseph County Clerk's Office. If you would like to view a record at the Clerk's office, please write down the name and record number and bring them with you.

Certified copies of death records are available from the County Clerk's office at a cost of $20.00 which can be paid by cash or money order. Certified copies of death records can also be ordered by mail. View the Death Certificate page for more information and to download the request form.

Certified copies of death records can also be ordered through our Order Records Online Portal. Orders made through the Portal must be paid using a credit card. An additional $10.00 convenience fee is charged for this service. As a benefit, orders made through this service that are received before 2:00 pm are typically processed and mailed the same day.

Online Record Search for 1993 to Current

The St. Joseph County Online Vital Records Search is provided as an aid for genealogical and similar research. The information in the search is believed accurate but is not guaranteed.

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