Bay County Vital Records

515 Center Avenue Suite 101

City of Bay City

County of Bay

State of Michigan

Local Office

The Bay County Vital Records's Office issues certified copies of Bay birth certificates, Bay death certificates and Bay marriage records for events that occurred in Bay , Michigan. You may order copies of Bay vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the Michigan state page for a full list of available offices.

Bay County Vital Records Map

Direction Walk-in 989-895-4280

About Bay County Vital Records

Michigan was the 26th state to be admitted into the union on January 26, 1837. It lies in the Great Lakes region of the upper Midwestern United States. It has a population of 10,077,331, making it the 10th most populated state in America. It is also the 11th largest state by area.

There are 5 main counties in Michigan: Wayne County, Oakland County, Macomb County, Kent County, and Genesee County.

The capital of Michigan is Lansing, and Detroit is the largest city by size. The most populated cities in order are Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights, and Ann Arbor.

Vital records for life events in Michigan are stored in Lansing with the Vital Records Request. The office keeps birth, death, and marriage certificates for events that were filed from 1867, and divorce certificates from 1897.

Opening Hours

Monday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

Bay County Vital Records Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$34

Death Certificate State Fee$34

Marriage Certificate State Fee$34

Divorce Certificate State Fee$34

Bay County Vital Records FAQs

You can expect the process to receive your official copy of your Michigan birth certificate to take between 4 and 5 weeks.
However, it’s essential to send the application correctly.
If any documentation is missing, such as a valid form of photo identification, it will likely result in delays or cancellation of your birth certificate application.
You can avoid drawn-out processing times by ensuring the correct payment and documentation are added to your request.
The charge you must pay to apply for an official copy of your birth certificate or your child’s certificate in Michigan is $34.
Either a check or money order of that amount must be discharged to the State of Michigan to complete the payment.
If you need a quickened application process, there is a rush fee available.
For an additional 12 dollars, you can receive your document earlier than the standard 4-week processing time.
To ensure your application is processed on time, you must include a valid photocopy of your identification.
Our online Vital Records office database can help you locate your nearest office to ensure you find the correct location to submit these documents.
In Michigan, you must submit one of the following forms of photo ID:
- State driver’s license
- State photo ID card
- U.S. passport
If you are unable to submit these forms of ID, you may present any 3 of the following documents:
- W-2 form
- Pay stub
- Bank statement
- Voter or car registration
- Health insurance ID
- Utility bill
- Medical bill
- Baptism certificate
- Military discharge paper
- School documentation
- Military ID
Your social security card and emails will not be considered valid forms of ID.
If you are between the ages of 15 and 20 your student ID with a report card or transcript would be acceptable.