Order a Death Certificate

Allegan County can provide death certificates only for individuals who were pronounced in this county.  We have death records beginning with 1867.  Certified copies can be ordered by mail or by visiting our office.

To make a request via email:

• Complete the Certified Copy Request Form - via email (below).
  Information must be complete and legible.  Missing information may cause your request to be delayed or denied.
• Email request form to: vitalrecords@allegancounty.org

To make a request via mail:

• Complete the Certified Copy Request Form - via mail (below).
  Information must be complete and legible.  Missing information may cause your request to be delayed or denied.
• Include the appropriate fee – ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE - refer to the Fee Schedule on this page.
• Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope.
• Mail to:

Allegan County Clerk
113 Chestnut Street
Allegan, MI  49010

• All requests are processed the day they are received and go out return mail the next business day.

To pick up a certified copy in person:

• Fees are payable by cash, check, money order, credit or debit card (a service charge is applied to all credit or debit transactions) – ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE - refer to the Fee Schedule on this page.