Do I need a notary for the Genealogy Search Form?

No. The form has a signature line but no notary block. Include a copy of your driver’s license; the signer simply signs and dates the form.

How do I submit the Genealogy Search Form?

Send the completed form and a copy of your driver’s license to the County Clerk at 125 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 189, Centreville, MI 49032. No personal checks; money orders should be payable to St. Joseph County Clerk.

What records can I request a search for?

The form lists marriage, birth, and death records for searches conducted by the County Clerk’s Office.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the name and type of record, approximate event date, requester’s name and contact information, driver’s license number, and signature.

St. Joseph County, MI · St. Joseph County

No notary required

Genealogy Search Form

St. Joseph County residents and requesters use this form to request a search of marriage, birth, or death records by the County Clerk’s Office.

At a glance

Issued by: City of St. Joseph County · St. Joseph County, St. Joseph County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.

What this form is

Use this form to request a genealogy search of marriage, birth, or death records conducted by the County Clerk’s Office. It asks for the name and type of record, an approximate event date, and requester contact and driver’s license information. Include a copy of your driver’s license; fees are based on years searched, with a stated minimum.

Who needs it

Anyone requesting a County Clerk’s Office search of marriage, birth, or death records should complete this form and include a copy of their driver’s license.

How to submit it

Submit the completed request and driver’s license copy to the County Clerk, 125 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 189, Centreville, MI 49032. No personal checks; make money orders payable to St. Joseph County Clerk.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; include a copy of your driver’s license, and the signer simply signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Genealogy Search Form for St. Joseph County.
2
Complete the Request
Print the requested record details, approximate event date, requester information, and driver’s license number. Sign the form.
3
Gather the Attachment
Include a copy of your driver’s license with the completed form.
4
Submit to the County
Send the form and license copy to the County Clerk at the address shown. Pay by money order; personal checks are not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Genealogy Search Form?: No. The form has a signature line but no notary block. Include a copy of your driver’s license; the signer simply signs and dates the form.
How do I submit the Genealogy Search Form?: Send the completed form and a copy of your driver’s license to the County Clerk at 125 W. Main Street, P.O. Box 189, Centreville, MI 49032. No personal checks; money orders should be payable to St. Joseph County Clerk.
What records can I request a search for?: The form lists marriage, birth, and death records for searches conducted by the County Clerk’s Office.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the name and type of record, approximate event date, requester’s name and contact information, driver’s license number, and signature.

Need something notarized?

This Genealogy Search Form doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.