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Birth and Death Certificates Online. 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.
The City of Detroit Vital Records Office (Detroit Vital Records) issues certified copies of Detroit birth certificates and Detroit death certificates since 1910, for events that occurred within the city of Detroit (excluding events that took place outside the City of Detroit within Wayne County).
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Birth Certificate Application (LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is in partnership with the Wayne County Clerk – Detroit Vitals Division to enable enhanced electronic processing of mail -in vital record applications.)
Certified copies of birth certificates OUTSIDE OF THE CITY OF DETROIT may be obtained in person or by mail. Please print out the appropriate application or forward a written request (along with a copy of Driver's License or State I.D.) to the address below.
A certified copy is printed on special safety paper and contains a raised, embossed seal. Records are available as early as 1867, however, the initial registration year varies by the county where the birth occurred -click h.
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