Certified copies of Birth, Death and Marriage Certificates are available that occurred in Oakland County. All copies issued by this office are certified copies with a raised seal and serve as an 'original' document. Records prior to 1935 are available in person or by mail only. The following information is required: Birth Certificate: Birth certificates are confidential records and are only available to the person or parent of the person named on that record. You must show, or provide a copy of, a valid driver's license, state-issued ID or passport. If you are a legal guardian, legal representative or an heir of the person, additional documentation is required. Marriage Certificate: Marriage licenses must have been applied for in Oakland County to request a copy. You must provide the date of the marriage, the groom's full name, and the bride's full name before the marriage. Death Certificate: You must provide the full name of the deceased and the date of death.
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