REQUESTING A MICHIGAN DIVORCE RECORD
The Michigan Vital Records Office has records of divorces that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state since 1897.
Some records were not filed with the state. Divorce records are not restricted documents in Michigan. Anyone can request
that a search be conducted if the application is completed, signed, and submitted with the required fee paid. NOTE: The State
of Michigan will only have the record of divorce. If you need the actual judgement, contact the county where divorce occurred.
PROCESSING TIMES FOR MAILED REQUESTS
REGULAR SEARCH
Approximately 4 to 6 weeks of in-office processing time, depending on volume of requests received. Then sent via regular mail.
EXPEDITED “RUSH” SEARCH
Approximately 2 to 3 weeks of in-office processing time, depending on volume of requests received. Then sent via regular mail.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Results are sent USPS First Class Mail, Pre-Paid envelopes will NOT be accepted
If you find that the above processing times do not meet your needs, please visit www.michigan.gov/vitalrecords or call our
Eligibility Unit at 517-335-8666 to speak with a customer service representative about available options.
MAIL APPLICATION (WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER)
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Vital Records RUSH
P.O. Box 30721
ALTERNATIVE ORDERING OPTIONS
Visit www.michigan.gov/vitalrecords to place an online order via VitalChek. There is an additional $14.00 processing fee.
There is an optional UPS Air de
livery fee of $19.75, Rush processing would also be added , and the record would be
received in approx. 1 to 3 business days.
A credit or debit card is required for payment at the time of ordering online. VitalChek i
s the ONLY authorized service
provider for online ordering for the State of Michigan Vital Records Office.
Call 866-443-9897 to place a phone order via VitalChek. There is an additional $14.00 processing fee.
There is an optional UPS Air de
livery fee of $19.75, Rush processing would also be added, and the record would be
received in approx. 1 to 3 business days.
A credit or debit card is required for payment at the time of pl
acing your phone order. VitalChek is the ONLY authorized
service provider for the State of Michigan Vital Records Office.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) does not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age,
national origin, color, height, weight, marital status, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political belief, or disability.
DCH-0569-DIV (Rev. 3-24) By Authority of MCL 333.2882(1)(a)(b) and MCL 333.2891(1-4) (8)