The State of Michigan vital records office has records of births, deaths, and marriages that occurred in Michigan and were filed with the state as early as 1867, and divorce records as early as 1897. You can order a record online using a debit or credit card, print an application to order by mail or to change a record, or get information about our services. If the birth or other vital event occurred in another state, click here Vital Records http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-4645---,00.html