Birth records for births occurring in Bay County are available beginning the year of 1868. In order for the birth record to be on file in Bay County, the birth must have occurred in Bay County.
- FIRST COPY: $15.00
- EACH ADDITIONAL COPY: $5.00
- IN PERSON BAY COUNTY RESIDENT AGE 60 AND OVER: FREE
- Birth certificates are not public records.
- Available only to the person or parents of the person named on that record.
- Additional documentation will be required of applicants stating they are an heir, legal guardian or legal representative of the person named on the record.
- One of the following documents
- U.S. or Foreign Passport.
- U.S. Passport Card.
- U.S. or U.S. Territories Driver's License or Identification Card.
- U.S. Military Identification Card with both picture and signature.
- Other U.S. or U.S. Territories issued document that meets the following criteria: Document must be unexpired. Document must contain a photograph and at least the following information: name, date of birth, date of expiration, signature, and address.
- If unable to provide any of the above documents, please contact the clerk's office to see what other documents can be provided.
- Written permission authorizing you to request the record must be obtained from the person on the record or the parent, legal guardian or legal representative of the person on the record.
- The request shall include the name and date of birth of the person on the record, name of the person to whom the record is to be released and signature of the requestor.
- If the requestor is the legal guardian or legal representative, copies of those documents are required.
- The person designated on the request to obtain the record is required to sign the request at the county clerk's office and provide photo identification.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE ONLINE REQUEST
- Order a copy of your birth certificate online through VitalChek.
- VitalChek charges an additional processing fee.
- A certified copy of your certificate will be mailed to you.
- Click here to request a birth certificate online
BIRTH CERTIFICATE MAIL-IN REQUEST
- Complete the Vital Records Request Form
- Also enclose the following:
- Photocopy of applicants ID (acceptable ID's listed above).
- Self-addressed and stamped envelope.
- Check or money order payable to: Bay County Clerk.
- Mail request to:
- Bay County Clerk
- Kathleen B. Zanotti
- 515 Center Ave. Suite 101 Bay City, MI 48708
