County Clerk

Genealogy

Daniel C. Krueger, CCO, MCCO
Ottawa County Clerk
12220 Fillmore Street, Room 130
P.O. Box 296 West Olive, Michigan 49460
Phone: (616) 994-4531
vitalrecords@miottawa.org

Genealogical records are often sought after by the public since death and marriage 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 and marriage records and report information back to individuals as well as having to present in our office. All of our imaging has been concluded in the death area and you can make use of our consumer computer that allows our genealogists to research in this category back to 1867. Marriage records are imaged from 1915 to the present.

There will be a $15 (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 $6 each. Cash/Check/Money Order/Visa, MasterCard or Discover are acceptable as payment. Mail requests to:

Ottawa County Clerk
12220 Fillmore Street, Room 130
P.O. Box 296
West Olive, MI 49460
Requests may be faxed to (616) 994-4538 using Visa, MasterCard or Discover 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 $6 each.
  • Cash/Check/Money Order/Visa, MasterCard or Discover are acceptable as payment.

If mailed send this completed application and the appropriate fee, payable to:

Ottawa County Clerk
12220 Fillmore Street, Room 130
P.O. Box 296
West Olive, MI 49460

Applications may be faxed to (616) 994-4538 using Visa, MasterCard or Discover only as payment.

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