County Clerk
Genealogy
Daniel C. Krueger, CCO, MCCO
Ottawa County Clerk
414 Washington Avenue
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
Phone: (616) 846-8310
vitalrecords@co.ottawa.mi.us
Genealogical records are often sought after by the public since death records are a matter of public record. These records are a source of significant information for those seeking their lineage. We are subjected to continuous requests to search death records and report information back to individuals as well as having to present in our office. We had hoped that our imaging would have been concluded in this area so we could make use of our consumer computer and allow our genealogists to research in this category back to 1950. Most of the research done in death records occurs much earlier than we have records imaged.
There will be a $10 (non-refundable) search for 5 years prior and after requested date sent. The first Certified copy is included in the search. Additional Certificates requested the same day are $4 each. Cash/Check/Money Order/Visa or MasterCard are acceptable as payment. Mailed requests send to the Ottawa County Clerk, 414 Washington Avenue, Room 301 Grand Haven, MI 49417 Request may be faxed to (616) 846-8138 using VISA OR MASTERCARD only as payment.
Requesting a Genealogical Search
Complete the Application for Genealogical Search (requires Acrobat Reader).
- Use only one form per search.
- You will receive one certified copy of the first matching record. Additional certified copies requested the same day are $4 each.
- Cash/Check/Money Order/Visa or MasterCard are acceptable as payment.
If mailed send this completed application and the appropriate fee, payable to:
Ottawa County Clerk
414 Washington Avenue - Room 301
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Applications may be faxed to (616) 846-8138 using VISA or MASTERCARD only as payment.
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