Lenawee County, MI · Lenawee County

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Request for Birth Record

This application lets eligible individuals request a birth record copy from the Lenawee County Clerk-Vital Records office.

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City of Lenawee County · Lenawee County, Lenawee County, Michigan
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Not required: file this form without a notary.
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lenawee.mi.us
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What this form is

Eligible individuals use this application to request a copy of a birth record from Lenawee County. It asks for details about the person named on the record, the requester’s relationship and contact information, and a signature and date confirming eligibility. The form also explains identification requirements, eligibility, copy costs, payment, and the need for a self-addressed, stamped return envelope.

Who needs it

Individuals eligible under the form’s rules who want a copy of a birth record from Lenawee County should complete this application.

How to submit it

Send the completed request to Lenawee County Clerk-Vital Records, 113 W. Front Street, Adrian, MI 49221. Include the required identification, payment payable to Lenawee County Clerk, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application to state they are eligible.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Request for Birth Record application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Provide the requested birth, relationship, and contact details, then sign and date the eligibility statement.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Items

    Include photo identification or three documents bearing your name, payment, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

  4. 4

    Send the Request

    Send the completed application and required items to Lenawee County Clerk-Vital Records at the address on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request a birth record?
The person named on the record or a parent named on it may request a copy. The form also describes eligibility for records over 100 years old and certain other circumstances.
What should I include with my application?
Include a copy of photo identification, payment payable to Lenawee County Clerk, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If photo ID is unavailable, the form allows three different documents bearing your name.
Do I need a notary for a birth record request?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the signature states that you are eligible to receive the record.
How do I submit a birth record request?
Send the completed application and required items to Lenawee County Clerk-Vital Records, 113 W. Front Street, Adrian, MI 49221.

Need something notarized?

This Request for Birth Record doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.