ORDER YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE ONLINE
Order an Oakland, Michigan (MI) birth certificate online to avoid long lines at the vital records office. Complete an easy form to get a certified copy of a Oakland birth certificate mailed to you.
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Citizens born in the city of Pontiac or the rest of Oakland County are issued a Michigan birth certificate as soon as their birth is officially registered.
This government-issued document is a copy of the birth records kept at the vital records office. A copy of birth certificate is a mmandatory requirement when a Oakland County citizen needs to:
If your Oakland, Michigan birth certificate got lost, stolen, or was misplaced or destroyed —even partially— you will have to obtain a Oakland County birth certificate replacement.
Applying for a legally-valid copy of a Oakland County, (MI) vital record can conveniently be done online, eliminating the need to wait in lineat a vital statistics office.
Ordering an Oakland County, Michigan birth certificate online is a quick and straightforward procedure. The form takes no more than 10 minutes to complete and we provide personalized instructions to help you complete your birth certificate application with ease.
Once your Oakland County birth certificate replacement application has been processed, you will receive an official copy of your vital record at home.
These are the specific types of birth certificate copies that can be issued in Oakland County, Michigan:
Long-form authorized copies are the only certificates that can be provided to prove identity, nationality, and age and are necessary for several bureaucratic processes such as applying for a U.S. passport or Social Security number.
Official copies carry the registrar’s raised, embossed, impressed or multicolored seal, as well as the registrar’s signature, and the date the certificate was filed with the registrar’s office.
To order an authorized copy of an Oakland County, Michigan birth certificate;
Your certified copy will be issued and sent by mail to the address printed on your self-addressed postage-paid envelope.
Copies of Oakland County Birth and Death Certificates may be ordered by mailing your application package to the following address:
Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services
333 S Grand Avenue, 1st Floor,
Lansing MI 48933
Alternatively, citizens of Pontiac who prefer to have their certified copy of Oakland County birth certificate issued by the Oakland County Clerk’s Office may post their request to the following address:
Oakland County Vital Records
1200 N. Telegraph, Dept. 413
Pontiac, MI 48341
Citizens of Detroit, or the rest of Oakland County who wish to submit their birth certificate application in person, may do so at the following address during walk-in hours —only requests by appointment for urgent matters:
Oakland County Clerk's Office 1200 Telegraph Rd Building #12E,
Pontiac, MI 48341
Please note that As of May 7, 2025, U.S. citizens and residents must have a REAL ID-compliant driving license or ID card to enter federal facilities and board commercial aircrafts. Requirements to obtain a REAL ID may include proof of identity, such as a certified copy of the birth certificate.
To get a certified copy of a Oakland County, Michigan birth certificate, you will need to complete the online birth certificate application with the following personal data:
Citizens applying for a certified copy of an Oakland County birth certificate need to prove their identity and be over 18 years old.
Valid identification is required for all Oakland County birth certificate applications to be processed. Proof of identity can be provided using any of the following documents:
Oakland County birth certificates are not public record. Therefore, only eligible individuals are permitted to request an Oakland County (MI) birth certificate copy.
An official copy of an Oakland birth certificate can be ordered by:
Citizens born in Pontiac, or the rest of Oakland County, (MI) who need to present their birth certificate outside the territory of the United States need to make sure their document bears an apostille to grant it legal validity abroad.
This can be done by following these simple steps:
Michigan (MI) Authentications Unit street address:
Mailing Address:
Michigan Department of State
Bureau of Elections
7064 Crowner Drive
Lansing, MI 48918
Walk-in Service Address Locations:
Richard H. Austin Building
1st Floor, 430 W. Allegan
Lansing, MI
Requesting a copy of an Oakland County, Michigan (MI) birth certificate carries a fee.The filing fee of each copy of aN Oakland County, Michigan birth certificate is $34.
Accepted payment methods include personal checks, money orders, cashier checks, and business checks.
Senior citizens 65 years of age, or older, may purchase copies of their own Oakland County (MI) birth certificate for $10 for the first certified copy, and $5 per additional document at the County Clerk’s Office.
Please note that the fee for your Oakland County birth certificate application may vary depending on whether you submit it at the state vital records office or at the county vital records office.
In most cases, your Oakland birth certificate order will be filled within 4-5 weeks. However, some vital records may take longer due to peak demand periods.
You will then receive your certified copy of the Oakland County, Michigan (MI) birth certificate by post, delivered right to your door.
Unfortunately, rush orders are not available for Oakland County vital records. Therefore, it is advisable to request a copy of your birth certificate ahead of time so as to avoid delays.
The following is a complete list of Vital Records and Public Health offices that can provide birth certificate copies in Michigan.
Keep in mind that the Oakland County Clerk’s office may sometimes process requests faster than the state vital records office. However, the fees vary, so please make sure to provide the exact amount due wherever you decide to submit your Oakland County birth certificate application.
Bay County Clerk
515 Center Avenue, Ste. 101
Bay City, MI 48708-5122
Dearborn City Clerk
16901 Michigan Avenue, Suite 11
Dearborn, MI 48126
Detroit City Vital Records
400 Monroe Ave, 6th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
Genesee County Clerk
900 South Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
Ingham County Clerk
341 S Jefferson St
Mason, Michigan 48854
Alpena County Clerk
720 W Chisholm St, Suite 2
Alpena, MI 49707-2453
Eaton County Clerk
1045 Independence Blvd
Charlotte, MI 48813
Jackson County Clerk
312 S. Jackson St. Street
Jackson, MI 49201
Kent County Administration
300 Monroe Avenue NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Lenawee County Clerk
301 N Main St
Adrian, MI 49221
Macomb County Clerk
120 N Main, Mount Clemens
MI 48043
Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services
333 S. Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48909
Monroe County Clerk
106 East First Street, Monroe
MI 48161
1200 N. Telegraph Road Pontiac,
MI 48341
Saginaw County Clerk
Saginaw Co Govt Center, Room 101, 111
S Michigan Ave
Saginaw, MI 48602
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave, Room 201
Detroit, MI 48226
The most convenient way to get a certified copy of an Oakland County MI birth certificate is to apply online.
Once you have filled out your Oakland County birth certificate application and gathered the necessary documentation, you may post your application package to the following address:
Michigan Department Of Health And Human Services
333 S. Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48909
The agency will then issue the Oakland County birth certificate and you will receive it by mail at your chosen address.
Should you prefer to file your Oakland County birth certificate application in person, you may do so at the county vital records office. Please note that the fees vary between the state and county offices, so make sure you inquire about the exact amount due wherever you are submitting your application.
Oakland County Clerk
1200 Telegraph Rd Building #12E,
Pontiac, MI 48341
To get a copy of an Oakland birth certificate:
The Oakland County birth certificate application form can be submitted by mail to avoid waiting in line at the Michigan state vital records office or in-person, where available
Each copy of a government-issued Oakland County, Michigan birth certificate carries a fee that depends on:
OaklandCounty birth certificates issued by the Oakland County Clerk’s Office carry a cost of $15 for the first copy, and $5 per extra copy.
Senior citizens may obtain a copy of their own birth certificate issued at the County Clerk’s Office for $10 for the first document, and $5 per extra copy.
Oakland County birth certificates issued at the State Office carry a cost of $34 for the first copy and $16 per extra copy.