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Birth Certificate Certified Copies—How to Obtain?
Request a birth certificate online:
- Visit the Self-Service Portal.
- Enter all the required information on each step of the process.
a. NOTE: When it asks for Parent Names, please enter maiden names, if applicable.
- Don't forget to upload government-issued photo identification.
a. NOTE: Please upload your documents one time only
b. Remember to return to the request wizard and complete the ordering process after submitting your identification.
- Enter payment information and click "Place Your Order."
- If Clerk Byrum's staff have any questions, you will receive a phone call. Otherwise the record will be mailed to the provided mailing address.
- Complete the Birth Certificate Request Form.
- Make a copy of your government-issued photo identification.
- Submit the request form, photo ID, and payment by email, fax, or mail. The request form has the necessary address information. If you submit your request by email or fax, you must pay by credit/debit card. If you submit your request by mail, you are welcome to pay by check, money order, or credit/debit card. Please make your check/money order payable to Ingham County Clerk. Please do not mail cash.
The birth record request will be mailed to you within 5 business days of the receipt of the request.
You are welcome to expedite your request for an additional $45.00.
