Find Birth Records in Troy
Troy birth records are held by the Oakland County Clerk in Pontiac. Troy is a city in Oakland County with over 87,000 residents, making it one of the larger communities in the metro Detroit region. If you were born in Troy or need a birth certificate for a Troy resident, you will work with the Oakland County Clerk's office to get it. This page explains the request process, what the county clerk needs from you, and where to go for help.
Troy Overview
Where to Get Troy Birth Records
Birth certificates for Troy are handled by the Oakland County Clerk's office. The office is located at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 12 East, in Pontiac. This is where certified copies are issued for all births that occurred in Oakland County, including Troy. The clerk maintains records going back to 1867, which covers the full scope of birth registration in Michigan. Whether you need a certificate for a passport, school enrollment, or any other legal purpose, the county clerk can issue a certified copy that government agencies will accept.
| Office | Oakland County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Building 12 East Pontiac, MI 48341 |
| Phone | (248) 858-0561 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | Oakland County Clerk - Birth Records |
Troy City Hall has a City Clerk's office, but that office does not issue birth certificates. The city clerk can answer basic questions and point you to the county, but certified copies of birth records come from Oakland County only. Do not confuse the two offices when planning your request. Always contact Oakland County at (248) 858-0561 to confirm what you need before making the trip to Pontiac.
How to Request a Birth Certificate
You can get a Troy birth record in person at the Oakland County Clerk, by mail, or through an online service. In-person is the fastest. Walk-in visits to the Pontiac office allow same-day service in most cases. Bring your photo ID, complete the request form at the counter, and pay the fee. The clerk will search the records and issue your certificate while you wait or the same business day.
Mail requests take longer. Download the birth certificate request form from the Oakland County Clerk website, or call (248) 858-0561 and ask for a form to be sent to you. Fill it out completely, attach a clear copy of your photo ID, and include a check or money order for the correct fee. Send everything to 1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Building 12 East, Pontiac, MI 48341. Write "Birth Certificate Request" on the envelope so the mail goes to the right department.
For online orders, the state of Michigan offers ordering through VitalChek. This third-party service lets you place an order from home and pay by credit card. There is a service fee on top of the standard certificate cost. Processing times vary. If speed matters, in-person is still the best choice. You can also visit the Michigan MDHHS vital records page for more ordering options through the state office.
Note: If a birth record is not found at the county level, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services also maintains a statewide registry and may have records the county does not.
Birth Certificate Fees in Oakland County
Oakland County charges $15 for the first certified copy of a birth certificate. Each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time costs $5. If you are 65 or older and requesting a copy of your own birth record, the fee is reduced to $10 for the first copy. These reduced fees for seniors are set by state policy and apply at county vital records offices across Michigan.
Fees are authorized under MCL 333.2891, which allows local registrars to charge for certified copies of vital records. Payment at the Oakland County Clerk can be made by cash, check, or money order for in-person visits. For mail-in requests, use a check or money order payable to the Oakland County Clerk. Online orders through VitalChek accept credit cards but include an additional service charge.
Who Can Get a Troy Birth Certificate
Access to Michigan birth certificates is limited by state law. Under MCL 333.2882, only certain people may request a certified copy of a birth record. This includes the person named on the certificate if they are 18 or older, a parent or legal guardian, a spouse, child, or sibling, a licensed attorney acting on behalf of the person, or someone who has a court order granting access. You must be able to document your relationship.
When you apply, the request form will ask for the subject's full legal name at birth, date of birth, city or county of birth, and the names of both parents. Providing complete and accurate information helps the clerk find the record faster. If the record falls outside the county's holdings, they may refer you to the state office in Lansing.
Records that are 100 years old or older may be accessible for genealogical purposes under different rules. If you are researching older records for family history, contact Oakland County or the state MDHHS office to ask about genealogy access policies. The state also has guidance on this through the MDHHS vital records section of their website.
Michigan Vital Records System
Troy birth records fit within the broader Michigan vital records system maintained by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The screenshot below shows the MDHHS vital records portal, where you can find statewide ordering information, forms, and links to both county offices and the state registry.
The state portal also provides guidance on ordering through VitalChek if you prefer to order online from home rather than visiting the Oakland County Clerk in person.
Nearby Cities in Oakland County
Several nearby cities in Oakland County also have birth records held by the Oakland County Clerk. If you need records for someone from an adjacent community, the same office and process applies.
Oakland County Birth Records
Troy is in Oakland County. All birth certificates for the city are issued by the Oakland County Clerk. For full details on the county's vital records program, office locations, forms, and other local resources, visit the Oakland County birth records page.