Death records for deaths occurring in Bay County are available beginning the year of 1867. In order for the death record to be on file in Bay County, the death must have occurred in Bay County.
- FIRST COPY: $15.00
- EACH ADDITIONAL COPY: $5.00
WHO CAN OBTAIN A COPY?
- Death certificates are public records available for anyone to request a certified copy.
DEATH CERTIFICATE ONLINE REQUEST
- Order a copy of a death 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 death certificate online
DEATH CERTIFICATE MAIL-IN REQUEST
- Complete the Vital Records Request Form
- Also enclose the following:
- 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