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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.
Make Check or Money Order payable to:

• Isabella County Clerk
  • $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

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:

•  Must be at least 21 years of age.
•  Must live in Isabella County.
•  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. Photos can be taken in the Clerk's Office for a $12.00 fee.
•  $105.00 processing fee.

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Criminal or Civil Records Search

•  $5.00 Search Fee per name, per search.
• 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.

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Death Records

•  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.

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Doing Business Under Assumed Name or Co-Partnerships

Click herefor DBA Form.

• 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.

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Marriage License Information

• Both parties must be present to apply.
•  One of the parties must have an Isabella County Address.
•  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 a waiver of the three day waiting period is needed: You must have a valid reason.
  The 3 days can be waived for a $20.00 fee.
•  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.

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Marriage Records

• 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.

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Military Discharge

•  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.

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Notary Public

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.

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Passports

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 plain white background.
  Photos are available through the Clerk's Office for a $12.00 fee.
•  Age 16 and over $75.00 Passport Fee.
  (Check or money order to U.S. Department of State.)
•  Age 15 and under $60.00 Passport Fee.
  (Check or money order to U.S. Department of State.)
• All Applicants - $25.00 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.

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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 $75.00 (Check or money order to U.S. Department of State.)
•  Two identical 2 x 2 inch passport photos on a white background.
  Photos are available through the Clerk's Office for a $12.00 fee.
• 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.

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Click here for US Dept. of State Travel Requirements, Travel Warnings and Travel Information.

Do you have a question for the Clerk's Office? E-mail them to Isabella County Clerk.

For questions regarding the Isabella County Clerk please contact our staff at
(989) 772-0911 ext. 265.  Isabella County website disclaimer.