Clerk Services

Instructions to Request a Certified Copy of a Vital Record

👤 In-Person Request

Identification: Provide a valid Driver’s License or State ID.
Alternative: If no State ID, bring three alternate IDs (at least one must have a photo).

💻 Online Request

Download & Sign: Complete the Vital Record Request Form.
Verify Identity: Send a clear photo or scan of your Government ID.
Email: Send the form and ID to vitals@algercounty.gov.
Pay Online: Submit payment via AllPaid (PLC 6473)

By Mail Request

Prepare: Complete and sign the Vital Record Request Form.
ID Copy: Include a photocopy of your Government ID (or alternative)
Payment: Make check or money order payable to Alger County Clerk.
Send To:

Alger County Clerk, 101 Court St, Munising MI 49862

Vital Record Requests

💍 Marriage Records

To obtain a certified copy, you must provide:

Names: Both applicants’ names at the time of marriage.
Date: The exact date of the marriage.

👶 Birth Records

Please note that birth records are not public records. They are only available to:

The individual named on the record.
The parents of the individual.

🪦 Death Records

To obtain a certified copy, you must provide:

Basic Info: Name of the deceased and the date of death.
Unknown Dates: If the date of death is unknown, you must provide the mother’s and father’s names.

💰 Fees (All Records)

First Certified Copy: $15.00
Additional Copies: $5.00 each (for the same record requested at the same time).

Concealed Pistol License (CPL)

New Applicants

Application Fee: $100.00
Fingerprinting: $15.00 (Paid separately at the Sheriff’s Department)

Schedule with the Sheriff's Department for fingerprinting availability before you go.

Renewals

Renewal Fee: $115.00
Note: No fingerprinting is required for renewal applications.

Replacements

Reprint Fee: $10.00
Applies to: Lost, stolen, or damaged licenses.

Marriage License Information

Identification & Age

Age: Both applicants must be at least 18 years old.
ID: Both must present a government-issued photo ID at pickup.

Where to Apply

Michigan Residents: Apply in your county of residence. You may then marry anywhere in the state.
Non-Residents: Apply in the specific county where the ceremony will take place.

Timeline & Validity

Waiting Period: 3 days after applying (unless a waiver is purchased).
Expiration: The license is valid for 30 days. The ceremony must occur within this window.

Fees

County Residents: $20.00
Non-Residents: $30.00
Waiver of Waiting Period: $50.00

Notary Public Commission

✅ Qualifications

To qualify, you must:

Be at least 18 years old.
Be a Michigan resident.
Reside specifically in Alger County.

📝 Application Process

Obtain a Bond: Purchase a $10,000.00 surety bond (available through insurance agencies).
Visit the Clerk: Submit your completed application and the bond to the Alger County Clerk’s Office.
County Fee: Pay a $10.00 processing fee (payable to Alger County Clerk).
State Submission: Mail your approved application and a $10.00 check or money order to the State of Michigan.

📬 Completion

The State will process your application.
Your Notary Certificate will be mailed directly to your home address.

Assumed Names (DBA)

✍️ Registration Requirements

In-Person Only: You must apply in person at the County Clerk's Office.
Signatories: All owners/partners must be present to sign the documents together.

💰 Fees

Filing Fee: $10.00

Voter Registration Information

✅ Eligibility Requirements

To register to vote, you must be:

A U.S. citizen.
At least 18 years of age by Election Day.
A resident of Michigan and the specific city or township where you are applying.