Clerk: Out-of-Hospital (Home) Births

Information

If your child was born at home in Houghton County without a midwife, you need to file your home birth at the Houghton County Clerk’s Office. Please come with your completed paperwork no later than 3:00 p.m. The paperwork is available upon request at the Clerk’s Office.

If a birth occurs outside an institution, a Michigan Live Birth Worksheet must be completed and filed with the County Clerk within one (1) year of the date of birth.

The birth must have occurred within Houghton County to file the record at the Houghton County Clerk’s Office. The following must be present for the County Clerk’s Office to process the filing:

• At least one (1) parent, with their valid state-issued ID or valid driver’s license.

• If both parents are present, they would both need their IDs to sign the birth certificate.

• The child (within 1 year of birth).

• Michigan Live Birth Worksheet, completed and signed by the informant and the Certifier.

• Proof of pregnancy and proof of live birth must be provided.

• You may request certified copies of the birth record for a fee, once it has been placed on file.

NOTE: If a midwife assisted with delivering the child, they have likely submitted the necessary documents with the State to file a Birth Certificate. If a midwife was involved, parents can request a Certified copy without having to register anything additional with the Houghton County Clerk’s Office.

If special circumstances are present that prevents the above-requirements, please call (906)482-1150.