This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jbendermt Surnames: Dougherty, John 1883 Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/17863/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Could someone please tell me the requirements for ordering a birth certificate. I have tried to order birth records for many poeple from that state and they have no records. Is there a way to find out if the record is there before I send the money,detroit is making a mint off of me with no results. Should I just pack my bags and come to the city and go through the records in person? Please some suggestions. Jan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.