Birth Records in Clinton Township
Clinton Township birth records are handled by the Macomb County Clerk in Mount Clemens. Clinton Township is a charter township in Macomb County with over 103,000 residents, making it one of Michigan's largest townships. Like all Macomb County communities, Clinton Township does not issue birth certificates through its own offices. All birth certificate requests go to the Macomb County Clerk. This page covers where to go, how to request records, what the fees are, and who can receive a certified copy of a Clinton Township birth certificate.
Clinton Township Overview
Where to Get Clinton Township Birth Records
The Macomb County Clerk in Mount Clemens is the office that issues birth certificates for Clinton Township. The clerk's office is at 120 N. Main Street in Mount Clemens, which is about 8 miles from Clinton Township. This is where all Macomb County birth records are kept and issued, including records for Warren, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, and all other Macomb County communities.
Clinton Township has its own government offices, but they do not handle birth certificates. If you contact the Clinton Township clerk's office about a birth record, you will be directed to Macomb County. Go directly to the county clerk to save time. The Macomb County Clerk uses a FastPass appointment system for vital records, so you schedule a time in advance rather than walking in and waiting in line.
| Office | Macomb County Clerk - Register of Deeds |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 N. Main Street Mount Clemens, MI 48043 |
| Phone | (586) 469-5205 |
| Hours | Monday & Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Website | macombgov.org - Birth Records |
The hours on Tuesday and Thursday are shorter than on other days. The office closes at 1:30 PM those days. Wednesday evening hours until 7:00 PM are the one extended option during the week. If you can only go after work, Wednesday is the day to plan your visit. Check the Macomb County website for any holiday schedule changes before you drive over.
The Macomb County Clerk's birth records page includes the FastPass scheduling link, downloadable forms, and current fee information for Clinton Township residents and everyone else in Macomb County.
How to Request Clinton Township Birth Certificates
You have three options: visit the Macomb County Clerk in person with a FastPass appointment, mail a request, or order through the state. In-person visits with a FastPass appointment are the fastest. Schedule your time through the Macomb County website or by calling (586) 469-5205. Bring a valid photo ID, the completed form, and payment. Most requests are handled the same day.
Mail requests go to Macomb County Clerk, 120 N. Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Include a completed request form, a copy of your government-issued photo ID, a check or money order payable to the Macomb County Clerk, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The request form is available at macombgov.org. Allow extra processing time when mailing, especially if you have a deadline coming up soon.
State-level copies are also available. The Michigan MDHHS vital records office issues certified copies at michigan.gov/mdhhs. Online orders can go through VitalChek's Michigan state page. State copies cost more and take longer than county copies, but they are an option for people who want everything handled remotely.
Clinton Township Birth Record Fees
The Macomb County Clerk charges $15 for the first certified copy of a birth certificate. Each additional copy of the same record requested at the same time costs $5. These are the county fees. Clinton Township does not add any local charge on top of those amounts.
When mailing a request, send a check or money order payable to the Macomb County Clerk. Do not send cash. For in-person visits, call ahead to confirm what forms of payment the office accepts. Most government offices accept cash, check, and card, but it is worth confirming before your visit. Card payments may have a processing fee at some counters.
If you order through the Michigan MDHHS, the cost is $34 for the first certified copy and $16 for each additional. The county route costs less. For most Clinton Township residents, requesting through Macomb County is the better value. Note that VitalChek adds a service fee on top of any base county or state cost when you order online.
Who Can Get a Clinton Township Birth Certificate
Michigan law limits access to certified birth certificates. Under MCL 333.2882, eligible people include the person named on the record if they are 18 or older, a parent or legal guardian, an authorized legal representative, and anyone with a valid court order. All requestors must show a government-issued photo ID at the time of the request.
If you are requesting someone else's record, you need to show proof of your relationship or legal authority. A parent getting a minor child's record brings their own ID. A legal representative brings authorization paperwork. Staff at the Macomb County Clerk can tell you exactly what to bring for your specific situation. The state law governing vital records maintenance and access is under MCL 333.2813.
Older records that are more than 100 years old are available to the public under Michigan law for genealogical research. If you are tracing Clinton Township family history and need records from before 1924, contact the Macomb County Clerk to ask about the process. Staff handle genealogy requests regularly and can help you find older birth records.
Birth Records in Clinton Township
Clinton Township is a charter township, which means it has a higher level of home rule than a regular township but is still not a city. From a vital records standpoint, the distinction doesn't matter much. Both townships and cities in Michigan rely on county clerks for birth certificates. The charter township government in Clinton Township handles local services, but birth records sit with Macomb County.
Births in Clinton Township are registered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services through the standard vital events reporting process. Hospitals in the area, including hospitals near the township boundary, submit birth event reports to the state. Those records then become part of the county and state vital records systems. Whether you were born at a hospital technically inside or just outside Clinton Township, your record is in the Macomb County system.
Nearby Cities in Macomb County
Clinton Township borders other large Macomb County communities. The same Macomb County Clerk office in Mount Clemens handles birth records for all of them.
- Warren - Macomb County, south of Clinton Township
- Sterling Heights - Macomb County, south of Clinton Township
Macomb Township is also nearby but does not have a dedicated page on this site. Residents there use the same Macomb County Clerk for birth certificate requests.
Macomb County Birth Records
Clinton Township is in Macomb County. The Macomb County Clerk issues all birth certificates for the township. The county page covers the complete process for getting birth records in Macomb County, including the FastPass appointment system, fees, mail request instructions, and more.