Birth Records – Birth records are not public records and can only be obtained by the individual or the parent of the individual in the following ways unless they are over 100 years old:
In Person/By Mail – present valid photo identification (driver’s license) or other identification to the Clerk’s Office. Information required includes the name of the person on the birth certificate, date of birth, place of birth, father’s name and mother’s maiden name. Requests by mail must include the above information, a copy of photo identification and a signed, dated letter or a completed request form. (PDF File - Reader Application Required)
Death Records – Death record indexes are available for viewing, and may be purchased by anyone. The records can be obtained the following ways:
In Person/By Mail – name of decedent, date of death and place of death. Requests by mail must include the above information and a signed and dated letter.
Marriage Licenses – Marriage licenses indexes are available for viewing, and may be purchased by anyone. The records can be obtained the following ways:
In Person/By Mail – names of bride/groom and the date of marriage. Requests by mail must include the above information and a signed and dated letter.
Searches – Searches can be done in 10 year increments if you don’t have the date of the marriage or death. The cost is $10 per name per 10 year span.
Mail All Requests To:
Shiawassee County Clerk’s Office
208 N. Shiawassee Street
Corunna, Michigan 48817
Fees:
(for certified copies of
Birth/Death/Marriage)
$13.00 – first certified copy
$5.00
– for each additional certified copy of document
The above records may also be obtained via the internet at www.vitalchek.com. VitalCheck Network, Inc. is not a part of Shiawassee County Government and charges an additional handling fee for their services.
A request for a verification of a Michigan Birth/Death/Marriage (since 1867) will be returned to you stamped with an indication that a record was identified which matched the supplied facts, or that no record could be identified which matched the supplied facts. State law allows for verification of ONLY name(s), date, place and filing of the requested event. This information must match exactly what is on the record. No additional information can be verified or supplied by this Vital Records Office. State law requires a $10.00 fee for each search of the facts for verification. Please use this form for submitting such requests (PDF File - Reader Application Required)
MARRIAGE LICENSE
Marriage Licenses currently on file are available for viewing, and may be purchased by anyone. The records can be obtained the following ways:
In Person/By mail – names of bride/groom and the date of marriage. Requests by mail must include the above information and a signed and dated letter.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION OF A MARRIAGE LICENSE
If either party is a Michigan resident, you must apply for a marriage license in the Michigan county where you reside. If one of the parties is a resident of Shiawassee County, you can apply in Shiawassee County and then be married anywhere in Michigan.
If both parties are from OUT-OF-STATE you must apply in the county where the marriage will take place.
Fees – Resident of Shiawassee County………………………….$20.00
Fees – Out of State Resident……………………………………...$30.00
DOCUMENTS NEEDED:
REQUIRED INFORMATION (all items are required for both parties) :
WAITING PERIOD:
There is a three-day waiting period after the application is completed before you can pick up your marriage license.
Your marriage license must be used within thirty-three (33) days from the date of application.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MINORS
If either party is 16 or 17 you will need a Parental Consent form signed by your parent or legal guardian.
If either party is under the age of 16 you will need to apply for your marriage license in PROBATE COURT.
Businesses, except corporations and some partnerships, are registered under an assumed name by submitting the proper form at the Clerk’s office. You must be 18 years of age to file a business registration.
In Person/By Mail – the forms are available if you click here (Requires Acrobat Reader) or are available in the Clerk’s office. All owners of the business must be present if preparing the form in the Clerk’s office and our staff will notarize all of the signatures. All people signing must present proper photo identification (driver’s license). If submitting by mail, this form must already be notarized.
Mail All Requests To:
Shiawassee County Clerk’s Office
208 N. Shiawassee Street
Corunna, Michigan 48817
The Shiawassee County Circuit Court is called a trial court of general jurisdiction because it has jurisdiction over all actions except those given by state law to another court. In general jurisdiction in civil cases involving more than $25,000; domestic relations cases; cases seeking equitable relief; felony criminal cases and high court misdemeanors. The Court also has jurisdiction over appeals from district courts, appeals from certain administrative agencies and superintending control over Shiawassee County District Court.
Beginning January 1, 1998, the Michigan Legislature created the Family Division of Circuit Court in all circuit courts. This Division incorporates family matters, largely juvenile proceedings, which were formerly assigned to the Probate Court. The Family Division presides over all domestic relation matters and strives to accomplish the “one judge one family” goal of the Legislature.
The Circuit Court Division of the County Clerk’s office maintains all of the files of the 35th Judicial Circuit Court. The public may access files at the Circuit Court counter.
Fees:
$150.00 Filing fee
$20.00
Motion fee
$10.00 Certification of
documents plus copying costs
$1.00
per page for first five pages and $0.15 per page thereafter for
copies
$10.00 Criminal or Civil
Search Report –covers up to 10 years per name
You must apply in the County that you live and be at least 18 years of age. An application for Michigan Notary Public Appointment must be completed. The application is available from the Michigan Secretary of State or in the Clerk’s office.
You must then obtain a surety bond (available through insurance agencies or bonding companies) in the amount of $10,000 and file it with the county clerk.
The fee for filing at the county is $10.00. At that time, the county clerk will also administer an Oath of Office, and verify that you have complied with these requirements by completing the designated area on the completed Notary Public Application. Your original signature must then be placed on the form, agreeing to all conditions stated.
After you have fulfilled the filing requirements at the county level, you must then forward your completed application (with a $10 non-refundable processing fee) to the following address: Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal, 7064 Crowner Blvd, Lansing, MI 48918. Do not send cash; please send a check or money order payable to the “State of Michigan.”
Your notary commission certificate will then be mailed directly to your residence address as indicated on the application form. Your notary commission is not valid until you receive your certificate in the mail.
Register to Vote – If you are a citizen of the United States, at least 18 years of age on or before Election Day, and a Michigan resident for a least 30 days, you can register to vote. Registration may be done in person at any Secretary of State branch office or your county, city or township clerk’s office.
Absent Voting – You may vote absentee ballot if you meet at least one of the statutory reasons for not voting in person (see Absentee voting on this web site). Contact your city or township clerk on or before 2:00 p.m., the Saturday immediately preceding the election to request an absent ballot application.
Additional Election Information
Applications may be obtained at the Clerk’s office, Sheriff’s Department or any local police agency. You must be 21 years of age to apply. More information and application forms are also available from the Michigan State Police. (PDF File - Reader Application Required)
Certified copies of Military Discharge papers (DD214) are available to the discharged military person or beneficiaries only. Heirs must provide a Certified Death Certificate and evidence of relationship. It is the responsibility of the service person to file copies of the original documents at the County Clerk’s office in the county of residence at the time of separation from the military. Only complete documents with original signatures are acceptable for filing.
Fees:
No filing fee – One FREE certified copy
given
$1.00 for each additional certified copy of document
You must apply in person in the Clerk’s office for a passport. Current driver’s license or other photo ID must be presented at time of application. A certified birth certificate and 2 passport photos must be sent with application. The birth certificate will be returned with your passport. It takes approximately 4 to 6 weeks for the application to be processed and the passport is valid for 10 years. Children under the age of 16 must have both parents present for signatures on the application Passports for children 15 and under are valid for 5 years. Processing fee and application fee required per applicant. Applications may be obtained from the US Department of State’s Web Site - www.travel.state.gov (Department of State forms are PDF - Reader Application Required)
Fees:$25.00………….Processing fee per application
(Payable to: County Clerk)
$60.00………….Application fee – 15 years of age and under
(Check or Money Order Payable to: Department of State)
$75.00………….Application fee – 16 years of age and over
(Check or Money Order Payable to: Department of State)
A passport card will be available in Spring 2008. This card has very limited usage. Go to the US Department of State’s web site for details.
In addition to many outside facilities, the County Clerk's office has the ability to take passport photos at the time of application.