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''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] ''' | ''[[How to Find United States Birth Records|How to Find United States Births]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '''Michigan Births'''''<br> __NOTOC__ | ||
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In 18--, | In 18--, Michigan was created from the state of --------. Statewide registration of births began in 19-- in Michigan and was generally complied with by 19--. The counties have copies of these records. | ||
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== '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | == '''Next Step: When did the birth occur? ''' == | ||
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:<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span> | :<span style="font-size:120%">Choose a time period:</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Births_before_1853|Before 1853]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Births_from_1853_thru_1912|1853 thru 1912]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Births_from_1913_thru_1930|1913 thru 1930]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Births_from_1931_thru_1969|1931 thru 1969]]'''</span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Births_after_1969|After 1969 to present]]''' </span> | ||
:*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span> | :*<span style="font-size:120%">'''[[How to Estimate United States Birth Information|Birth year unknown]]'''</span> | ||
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:[[ | :[[Michigan Vital Records#State_Records_of_Births_and_Deaths|Death Records]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Michigan Cemeteries|Cemetery Records]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Michigan Newspapers|Newspapers]] | ||
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:[[ | :[[Michigan Church Records|Church Records]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Michigan Census|Census]] | ||
:[[ | :[[Michigan Military Records|Military Records]] | ||
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<center>[[How to Find | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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== '''Births from 18-- thru 19--''' == | == '''Births from 18-- thru 19--''' == | ||
:*18-- - | :*18-- - Michigan law required counties to record births | ||
:* | :*Michigan was created from the state of ------ in ---- | ||
:*From 18-- - 18, | :*From 18-- - 18, | ||
:*19-- - | :*19-- - Michigan Statewide birth registration began | ||
<br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]]. | <br> If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]]. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | ''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Michigan Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | ||
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| width="65%" | '''Free;''' | | width="65%" | '''Free;''' | ||
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<center>[[How to Find | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information''' ==== | ||
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the | Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the Michigan Department of Health office. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="3" | ''' | | align="left" colspan="3" | '''Michigan Births Databases - Includes Index and Digital Images''' | ||
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| ''Can't access Ancestry?'' | | ''Can't access Ancestry?'' | ||
| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the | | Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the Michigan Department of Health State Office. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | | align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | ||
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth | ||
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From MI Dept. of Health State office | ||
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | | width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | ||
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See [[How to Find | See [[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records | ||
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br> | If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br> | ||
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If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the Ohio Department of Health office will do a 3 year search. <br> | If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the Ohio Department of Health office will do a 3 year search. <br> | ||
See [[How to Find | See [[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records | ||
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br> | If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br> | ||
<center>[[How to Find | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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== '''Births from 19-- thru 19--''' == | == '''Births from 19-- thru 19--''' == | ||
Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [[How to Find | Limited births maybe found in the following databases. Try each link. If you do not find your ancestor's birth or if you want order a copy of the certificate, then contact the [[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Obtain_the_Certificate|Michigan Vital Registration office]]. | ||
==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information''' ==== | ==== '''STEP ONE: Find Birth Information''' ==== | ||
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| ''Can't access Ancestry?'' | | ''Can't access Ancestry?'' | ||
| Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the | | Go to Step Two: Part B listed below. You may be able to order the birth record for your ancestor from the Michigan Department of Health State Office. | ||
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| align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | | align="left" colspan="2" | '''Can't find your ancestor in the online index?''' | ||
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From County of Birth | ||
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From MI Dept. of Health State office | ||
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | | width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | ||
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See [[How to Find | See [[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records | ||
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. | If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. | ||
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'''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth''' | '''PART B: You don't know the exact date of birth''' | ||
If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the | If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the Michigan Department of Health office will do a 3 year search. <br> | ||
See [[How to Find | See [[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records | ||
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br> | If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br> | ||
<center>[[How to Find | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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== '''Births after 19-- | == '''Births after 19-- to the Present''' == | ||
'''PART A: You know the exact date of birth''' | '''PART A: You know the exact date of birth''' | ||
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| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | County From County of Birth | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | County From County of Birth | ||
| width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From | | width="50%" align="center" colspan="2" | From MI Dept. of Health State office | ||
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| width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | | width="25%" align="center" | '''Pros''' | ||
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| May be more expensive than ordering from the county | | May be more expensive than ordering from the county | ||
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Michigan Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records | |||
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br> | If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. '''<br>''' <br> | ||
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If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [Ohio Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search. <br> | If you do not know the exact date or place of birth:<br> For a fee, the [Ohio Department of Health office] will do a 3 year search. <br> | ||
See [[How to Find | See [[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Restrictions_for_Obtaining_Birth_Records|list of restrictions]] for ordering birth records | ||
If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br> | If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]].'''<br>''' <br> | ||
<center>[[How to Find | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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== '''Restrictions for Obtaining Birth Records''' == | == '''Restrictions for Obtaining Birth Records''' == | ||
'''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born in | '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born in Michigan the following restrictions may apply. <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">State law restricts who may obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate. A certified copy may be issued to:</span> | ||
:*<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />The person named on the record | :*<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />The person named on the record | ||
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If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. | If you do not want to order the birth record, you can search [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]]. | ||
<center>[[How to Find | <center>[[How to Find Michigan Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center> | ||
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=== Related Wiki Articles === | === Related Wiki Articles === | ||
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/ | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Michigan Michigan ] | ||
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/ | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Michigan_Online_Genealogy_Records Michigan Online Genealogy Records] | ||
[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/ | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Michigan_Vital_Records Michigan Vital Records] | ||
:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Birth_Records|Learn more about U.S. birth records]] | :*[[How to Find United States Birth Records#Tips_about_Searching_United_States_Birth_Records|Learn more about U.S. birth records]] | ||
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:*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | :*[[Locating United States Vital Records|Locating United States Vital Records]] | ||
:*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records ]] | :*[[United States Death Records|United States Death Records ]] | ||
:*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] | :*[[United States Marriage Records|United States Marriage Records]] [[Category:How_to_arti | ||
[[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||