- The individual named on the record.
- A parent of the individual named on the record.
- A legal guardian of the individual (with legal documentation).
- An heir (if the individual is deceased and relationship is shown).
- A court with a court order.
- Records over 100 years old are available to the Public.
How do I request a birth certificate?
Requests for death certificates can be made in person, by mail, or via fax.
You will need:
- Requesting person’s valid photo ID (or photocopy of, if requesting by mail)
Ex: driver's license or three pieces of identification (one piece of photo identification must be included)
- Name, address and telephone number of person requesting certificate
- Relationship to person named on the record (Self, parent, legal guardian, etc.)
- Signature of person requesting certificate
- Full birth name of person on the record
- Date of birth
- City of birth
- Father's full name
- Mother's full name before first married
- A Request Form is available HERE. Please type your information into the fields of this document, print, sign and submit to the County Clerk's office.
- Appropriate fee
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How much does a birth certificate cost?
FEES:
- $10.00 – one certified copy
- $5.00 – each additional copy of the same record
Method of payments accepted:
- Cash
- Local Dickinson County check (no Out of County checks)
- Money orders
- MasterCard/Visa *
- Name of person requesting certificate
- Requestor’s mailing address (if applicable)
- Name of decedent
- Year of death*
- City of death*
- Appropriate copy fee
* If you don’t know the year of death or where the death occurred a clerk can perform a Records’ Search. The cost is $5 per decade to be searched.
How much does a death certificate cost?
FEES:
- $10.00 - one certified copy
- $5.00 - each additional certified copy of same record
- $5.00 – 10 year search
Method of payments accepted:
- Cash
- Local Dickinson County check (no Out of County checks)
- Money orders
- MasterCard/Visa *
Please make checks and money orders payable to: "Dickinson County Clerk".
* Credit card payments must include: Full Name on Card, Card Number & Expiration Date (MM/YY),
3-Digit V-Code & Billing Address.
Where do I bring/send/fax my request?
Requests can be made in person at the County Clerk’s Office at the Dickinson County Courthouse located at:
705 S. Stephenson, Iron Mountain, MI
Requests by mail can be sent to:
County Clerk’s Office
705 S. Stephenson Ave.
P.O. Box 609
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Requests by fax can be faxed to:
(906) 774-4660, Attention: Dianah
How long does it take to receive the certificate?
Requests made in person are processed while you wait and the death certificate is issued immediately.
Requests through the mail are processed the same day they are received and the death certificate is sent out immediately.
All other requests are processed once payment has been received.
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MARRIAGE LICENSES
All vital records obtained are certified copies. No photo copies are available.
Records are available from 1891-Present. Records prior to 1891 are on file with Menominee County and/or the State of Michigan Vital Records Office.
If you’re getting married and need to apply for a license click here.
How do I request a copy of a Marriage License?
How much does a copy of a Marriage License cost?
Where do I bring/send/fax my request?
How long does it take to receive the copy?
How do I request a copy of a Marriage License?
Requests for certified copies of a marriage license can be made in person at the Clerk’s Office, through the mail, or via fax.
Requests must include:
- The names of the bride and groom at the time of the marriage
- Year of the marriage*
- Signature of the person requesting the certificate
- Payment
* If you don’t know the year of the marriage a clerk can perform a Records’ Search. The cost is $5 per decade to be searched.
How much does a copy of a Marriage License cost?
FEES:
- $10.00 -- one certified copy
- $5.00 -- each additional copy of the same record
- $5.00 – 10 year search
- Method of payments accepted:
- Cash,
- Local Dickinson County checks (no Out of County checks),
- Money orders
- MasterCard/Visa*
*Credit card payments must include: Full Name on Card, Card Number & Expiration Date (MM/YY),
3-Digit V-Code & Billing Address.
Please make checks and money orders payable to: "Dickinson County Clerk".
Where do I bring/send/fax my request?
Requests can be made in person at the County Clerk’s Office at the Dickinson County Courthouse located at 705 S. Stephenson, Iron Mountain, MI
Requests by mail can be sent to:
County Clerk’s Office
705 S. Stephenson Ave.
P.O. Box 609
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Requests by fax can be faxed to: (906) 774-4660
How long does it take to receive the certificate?
Requests made in person are processed and issued while you wait.
Requests through the mail are processed and sent out the same day they are received.
All other requests are processed once payment has been received.
VETERANS’ DISCHARGE RECORDS (DD 214)
Veterans’ discharge papers (DD214) are available at the County Clerk’s Office ONLY if the veteran filed the DD214 with the Clerk following his/her discharge.
DD214s are confidential and are only available to:
- the Veteran named on record,
- the Next-of-Kin of a deceased veteran,
- Please Note: Next-of-Kin must supply proof of veteran’s death (i.e. death certificate / obituary) and proof of relationship to the veteran (i.e. birth certificates, marriage license, etc)
- Next-of-Kin include: the widow(er), child, parent, or sibling of the deceased
- Government agencies providing veterans’ benefits.
Requests for certified copies of a DD214 can be made in person, by mail or via fax. You will need:
- Full Name of Veteran
- Year of Discharge or Year Document was Recorded
- Signature of Requestor
- Photo ID of requestor (or photocopy for mail and fax requests)
- Proof of Kin-ship, if applicable (see Above)
A Request Form is available HERE.
FEES:
There is no charge for copies of DD214s.
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