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Have a comment or question for the Clerk's Office?  You can email us at the address below or call us at
 (989) 772-0911 ext. 265

 

 
Birth Records
 
Click here for Request for Certificate of Birth Form.
 
An individual is entitled to their own birth record or their children's birth record.
If requesting a record by mail please use this form and:
- Check or Money Order payable to : Isabella County Clerk in the amount of $10.00 for the first copy, $3.00 for each additional copy of the same record purchased at the same time. Senior citizens, 65 and over, $7.00 for the first copy, $3.00 for each additional copy purchased at the same time.
 
 
Concealed Weapons Permit [back to top]
 
Click here for Application and Information.
 
- Concealed Weapons Permit packets may be obtained from the County Clerk's Office, from the Isabella County Sheriff's Department, or from other participating Police Agencies.
- Application must be executed in the presence of the County Clerk or a designated representative of the Clerk.
 
Applicant must present the following:
- Completed application.
- Valid MI Driver's License or State ID.
- An original training certificate, which complies with PA719 of 2002. (The Clerk's Office will photocopy the certificate.)
- Two passport quality 2 x 2 inch photos with light background.
- $105.00 processing fee.
 
 
Criminal or Civil Records Search [back to top]
 
- $5.00 Search Fee
- A search of criminal or civil records may be obtained by sending a written request along with a check or money order payable to the Isabella County Clerk. The search will be conducted within 24 hours.
 
 
Death Records [back to top]
 
- Death records are available for persons whose death occurred in Isabella County.
- Certified copies of records are $10.00 for the first certified copy, $3.00 for each additional copy of the same record purchased at the same time.
- When requesting a copy by mail, please use this form.
 
Doing Business Under Assumed Name
or Co-Partnerships
 
Click here for DBA Form.  [back to top]
 
- Application for DBA or Co-Partnership may be made in person or by mail. All signatures must be notarized at time of signing. There is a $10.00 filing fee and it's valid for 5 years.
- To register a business name as a corporation, limited partnership or limited liability company, contact the Corporation, Securities and Land Development Bureau of the Michigan Department of Consumer and Industry Services at (900) 555-0031 or (517) 334-7561 for name availability and appropriate forms.
 
 
Marriage License Information [back to top]
 
- Both parties must be present to apply.
- Driver's License or pictured ID required.
- Both over 18 years of age.
- Birth Certificates required.
- If previously married, copies of judgment of divorce or death certificate. Filing Fee of $20.00.
- Once you apply for your license there is a three day waiting period, including weekends, before you can pick it up. The license is good for thirty days following the three day waiting period.
- If you are planning on being married in Isabella County, but live in a different state, the fee is $30.00.
- Your license can be picked up between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Further instructions will be given with your license.
 
 
Marriage Records [back to top]
 
- Isabella County marriage records are records of parties who were residents of Isabella County and made application for the license in Isabella County.
- Certified copies of records are $10.00 for the first certified copy, $3.00 for each additional copy of the same record purchased at the same time.
- When requesting a copy by mail, please use this form.
 
 
Military Discharge [back to top]
 
- Following discharge from the Service, Veterans should place a copy of their discharge (Form DD-214) on file with the County Clerk.
- Pursuant to MCL 35.32, a Military Service discharge record is confidential and may be viewed or copied only by the veteran, a person with the veteran's written permission, or the surviving heirs of a veteran.
- When requesting a copy by mail, please use this form.
 
 
Notary Public [back to top]
 
To become a Notary Public you must complete a State of Michigan Notary Application and do the following:
 
- Click here to download an application or you may pick up an application at the County Clerk's Office.
- Isabella County residents may complete an application.
- A $10,000 Surety Bond will need to be obtained (most insurance companies can provide this service).
- You will then bring the application, bond and a $10.00 fee to the County Clerk's Office.
- The County Clerk's Office will give you an oath and then return to you your application signed and sealed.
- You will then send the sealed application, along with a $10.00 check, to the Michigan Department of State, Office of the Great Seal.
- Upon receipt of the completed application the Office of the Great Seal will issue you by mail your Notary Commission which will specify the term of the commission.
 
 
Passports [back to top]
 
To obtain a U.S. Passport you must provide the following:
 
For a New Application (Click here for US Dept. of State Passport Application & Information)
 
- You must submit a completed application to the County Clerk's Office. DO NOT sign the application until in the presence of a County Clerk employee.
- Certified birth certificate or original naturalization certificate or previous passport.
- Valid Identification (Driver's License or Michigan State I.D.)
- Two identical 2 x 2 inch passport photos on a light background.
- Age 16 and over $67.00 Passport Fee. (Check or money order to U.S. Department of State.)
- Age 15 and under $52.00 Passport Fee. (Check or money order to U.S. Department of State.)
- All Applicants - $30.00 Execution Fee. (Cash or check made out to the Isabella County Clerk.)
- $60.00 Expediting Fee if passport is needed sooner than the 5-6 week processing time.
- Note: To submit an application for a child under age 14 both parents or legal guardian must appear with photo I.D.
 
For a Renewal of Passport (Click here for US Dept. of State Passport Application & Information)
 
To determine if you are eligible for renewal of a passport by mail, you must have or meet the following criteria:
- Your most recent passport. (Issued on or after your 16th birthday and within past 15 years.)
- A marriage certificate or court order if your name has changed.
- Passport Fee of $67.00 (Check or money order to U.S. Department of State.)
- Two identical 2 x 2 inch passport photos on a light background.
- If you are unable to provide any of the above, you cannot renew your passport by mail on your own. You must apply in person at the Clerk's Office.
 
 
Click here for US Dept. of State Travel Requirements, Travel Warnings and Travel Information.
 
 
Have a question for the Clerk's Office?  Email them here.

Contact Information

Isabella County Clerk
200 N. Main St., Room 240
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
 
Phone: (989) 772-0911 ext. 265
Fax: (989) 772-6347

 

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