Vital Records

Birth records for those born in Kalamazoo County, Michigan are recorded and filed in the Kalamazoo County Clerk's office. Birth certificates take approximately two to three weeks to process after the day the infant is born. Birth Certificates are not public record and available only to the parent, legal guardian, or the individual named on the certificate. All requests require a valid government issued photo ID such as a driver's license.

How to Obtain a Certified Birth Certificate

Birth certificates can currently be requested in person, by mail or drop box, online, or fax. The certified copy of a birth certificate will be mailed to you within 5 business days of the receipt of the request.

If you do not have government-issued picture identification, you can provide three pieces of alternative identification.

Acceptable forms include:

Click here for a full list of acceptable IDs as outlined by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Filing a Home Birth

Homebirth attendants are required to report live births in the state of Michigan. Michigan law requires a birth to be reported within 5 days of the date of occurrence. If the mother is unmarried and wishes to name the father on the birth record, an Affidavit of Parentage is required per MCL 333.2824 (2).

As of May 2020, licensed midwives are able to electronically register home births for their clients. The Vital Events Registration Application (VERA) is the secure online application used for reporting births. To gain access to VERA, please contact MDHHSVR-Registration@Michigan.gov.

Please call 269-383-8840 or email our office for more information.

Changes to a Birth Record

To change a birth record, add a father or verify a change as been made to a birth record please visit State of Michigan - Department of Community Health.