Name of the Organization : MDHHS | Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Type of Facility : Correct a Death Record
State : Michigan
Country : United States of America
Website : http://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71551_4645_4935—,00.html
Application Form : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/24523-deathcorrpublic.pdf
Correct a Death Record :
** The following forms are used to correct a Michigan death record or to verify whether or not a change was made to a death record.
Related : MDHHS Correct a Birth Record Michigan : www.statusin.org/24518.html
** Please review the following list of applications to correct or change a Michigan death record.
** In order to make a correction to a Michigan death record, you need to submit an official application.
** The application must include the correct payment and in most situations, appropriate supporting documentation.
** Each application includes instructions on how to complete the form, information on who is eligible to request the correction or change, the documentation required, and the appropriate fee payment.
** If you have questions about which form to complete or how to complete or submit the form, please call our Changes Unit at 517-335-8660, Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET (except for State of Michigan holidays).
Correct a Michigan Death Record :
** Application for next-of-kin or funeral service licensee.
** Photocopy of an Application to Correct a Michigan Birth or Death Record or Request a Michigan Birth Record
** Application to verify whether a change has been made to a Michigan birth or death record or if a Michigan birth or death record has been requested.
** If a change is found, you will receive a copy of the application and a letter from the Changes Unit.
** If a change is not found, you will receive a letter indicating so.
Photo Id Requirements For Changing Or Correcting A Michigan Death Record :
** A current valid, photo identification is required in order to establish eligibility to request a change or correction to one.
** To protect you and the community from identity theft, we require a copy of the applicant’s photo identification to be presented along with the application.
At least one of the following photo ID’s :
** Michigan driver’s license unexpired or expired for not more than one year
** State of Michigan identification card unexpired or expired for not more than one year
** Driver’s license or official identification card issued by another state in the U.S., jurisdiction or territory, unexpired, or expired for not more than one year.
** Unexpired U.S. or foreign passport
** U.S. military identification, military dependent identification or veteran’s identification
Or, if you do not have one of the above, at least one of the following photo ID’s, with stated supporting documents :
** Employment identification with photo, accompanied with a pay stub or W-2 form
** School, university or college identification with photo, accompanied with a report card or other proof of current school enrollment
** Michigan driver’s license expired for more than one year, accompanied by a motor vehicle registration or title, a bridge card, MI-Health card, inmate probation or discharge documents, a veteran’s DD-214, or an original copy of an Affidavit of Parentage
** Department of Corrections identification card, accompanied by probation or discharge papers
** If an inmate currently incarcerated, a Department of Corrections identification card, accompanied by a verification of incarceration by the facility on letterhead.
Note :
** If you are unable to provide any of the above mentioned forms of identification, please contact the Michigan Vital Records Changes Unit at 517-335-8660 and speak with a changes specialist.
Payment & Fees :
| PAYMENT – The fee for correcting a Michigan death record is $50.00 and includes one copy of the record with the corrections made. Additional copies of the new record are available for $16.00 each when ordered at the same time. Payment must be made by check or money order and made payable to the “State of Michigan”.
PROCESSING TIME – Normal processing time for all changes or corrections will be 4-6 weeks from the date all documentation, payments and photo ID are received in the State Vital Records Office and the order is keyed into the system. |
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| Application Fee
(Non-Refundable) Fee includes one (1) certified copy of the record ________ Addt’l Certified Copies Rush Fee |
$ 50.00
$ 16.00 Each $ 25.00 |
$ 50.00
$ $ |
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| TOTAL ENCLOSED: | $ | ||
Mail Application, Incorrect Death Record And Proper Fee To:
Vital Records Changes
Lansing MI 48909
Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET PO Box 30721