The following records of St. Joseph County are available for research in the County Clerk's Office:

• Marriage Records (1832 to present)
• Birth Records (1867 to present)
• Death Records (1867 to present)
• Court Records (Beginning 1833)

All the above records are public, with the exception of birth records. Birth records were closed several years ago by the State of Michigan. However, if a person is deceased, an heir or descendant may access the person’s birth record by completing an "Affidavit of Heir" form and providing a copy of the individual’s death record (if requesting a birth record 100 years old or older, a death record for that individual is not needed).

Search Online

Order marriage, birth or death certificates online.

Search by Mail

Searches by mail will be conducted as staff time permits. For mail requests, complete the Request for Genealogy Search (PDF), and mail it to St. Joseph County Clerk with the appropriate fee. Results of the search are hand-copied on a Vital Record Form.

Fees

• For searches of Marriage, Birth or Death records conducted by the Clerk's Office Staff: $1.00 per year, per record with a $20.00 minimum (13 year search). If the record is found, you will be provided with a certified copy.
• For copies of Court Records, the fee will vary depending on how many pages are being requested.
• No Personal Checks
• Make Money Orders Payable to: St. Joseph County Clerk

Cemetery Records

Cemetery records are maintained by the Sexton for the Cemetery.

• MIGenWeb Genealogy Records Index
• St. Joseph County Death Records

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