Detroit Department of Health

3245 E Jefferson Ave Ste 100
City of Detroit
County of Wayne
State of Michigan
313-876-4000

Local Office

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

About Detroit Department of Health

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

Detroit Department of Health Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$34
Death Certificate State Fee$34
Marriage Certificate State Fee$34
Divorce Certificate State Fee$34

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