This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Georgia1910 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.wayne/18990.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The State charges $26.00 for a one year search and $12.00 for each additional year. If I remember correctly it went from $15.00, which included a three year search, to the $26.00 fee if ordered by mail from the State. I think it is the county and/or the City of Detroit that charges $22.00 and I believe the act that changed the fee schedule allows the various county and city offices to charge up to the $26.00 fee. If you know for sure where the person died, it helps to check the city to see if they have vital records. Some do and some don't. Most of them charge less than the State. I know the City of Dearborn, Livonia and Allen Park have death records as well as Detroit. 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.