About the Genesee County Clerk's Office
The Genesee County Clerk and Register of Deeds serves the whole county from downtown Flint. The current clerk is Domonique D. Clemons. The office runs three main divisions and handles both public records and elections. It works out of the county administration building, not the courthouse.
The clerk's role is broad. It records vital events, files business names, administers elections, and records real-estate documents. The office's County Clerk home page lists its divisions and contacts in one place.
County Clerk and Register of Deeds
Clerk: Domonique D. Clemons
324 S. Saginaw St. Ste 1A
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 257-3225
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
What the Genesee County Clerk Does
The office splits its work across three divisions. Each one owns a set of records that residents ask for often. Together they cover life events, business names, elections, and property documents.
- Vital Records: birth, death, and marriage records, marriage licenses, assumed names, notary applications, and concealed pistol licenses.
- Elections: voter registration support and county election administration.
- Register of Deeds: deeds, mortgages, liens, and other real-estate documents.
- Certified copies: official copies of the vital records the office holds.
Each division has its own phone line. Vital Records answers at (810) 257-3225, Elections at (810) 257-3283, and the Register of Deeds at (810) 257-3060. That split helps a caller reach the right desk without a transfer.
How to Request a Certified Copy
Certified copies carry the county seal and prove a record for legal use. People need them for identity, benefits, and estate work. The clerk issues them online, in person, or by mail.
- Identify the record type, the name on it, and the date of the event.
- Choose to order online, mail a request, or visit the office in person.
- Show eligibility and ID for restricted records like birth certificates.
- Pay the copy fee, and pick expedited shipping online if you need speed.
Mail orders are processed within two business days of receipt. The county's certified copy request page covers eligibility, fees, and delivery. Online orders can add FedEx overnight or two-day shipping.
Clerk Records Request Fields
A certified copy order asks for a few key details. They confirm the record and your right to it. The table below shows what you provide when you request a copy.
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Record Type | Yes | Birth, death, or marriage record. |
| Full Name on Record | Yes | The name as it appears on the certificate. |
| Date of Event | Yes | Helps staff locate the exact record. |
| Requester ID and Eligibility | Yes | Required for restricted records like births. |
| Number of Copies | Yes | Sets the fee for the order. |
| Delivery Method | Yes | In person, mail, or expedited shipping. |
Genesee County Clerk Fees
The clerk posts flat fees for its common services. Copy fees drop for extra copies of the same record ordered together. Business filings carry their own charge.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| First certified copy of a record | $25.00 |
| Each additional copy at the same time | $10.00 |
| Own birth record, age 65 or older | $5.00 |
| Marriage license | $20.00 |
| Assumed name (DBA) filing | $10.00 |
| FedEx overnight shipping (online only) | $40.00 |
| FedEx 2-day shipping (online only) | $22.00 |
Assumed Names and DBA Filings
A person doing business under a name that is not their own files an assumed name, also called a DBA. The clerk handles that filing for a flat fee. New filings and renewals use the same form.
In person, all owners appear with valid state photo ID showing a current residential address. By mail, the office needs a notarized form signed by all owners, with payment by money order or business check only. The county's assumed name page lists the steps.
A DBA filing is not a business license. It records the name only, so a filer may still need other permits to operate.
Genesee County Clerk Online Search Tools
The clerk runs a public online search for several record types. It covers death, marriage, notary, and assumed-name records. You search by a person's name or a business name.
The county's clerk record search sends you into an online portal to begin. It is the quickest way to confirm a record exists before you order a certified copy.
The search confirms a record, while the certified copy is a separate order. For a divorce decree or a full case file, the search points you back to the courts instead.
Register of Deeds and Property Records
The same office serves as the county Register of Deeds. That side records real-estate documents for Genesee County. It is where deeds, mortgages, and liens are filed and preserved as public land records.
Property records answer a different need than vital records. A title search, a lien check, or a mortgage discharge runs through the Register of Deeds, not the courts and not the vital records desk. The Register of Deeds line is (810) 257-3060, which keeps property questions separate from birth and marriage requests.
Keeping the two roles under one office is common in Michigan. It means one visit can cover both a certified marriage copy and a recorded deed, as long as you know which counter handles which record.
In-Person, Mail, and Online Clerk Requests
The clerk offers three channels for records, and each has its own rules. In person, you visit the office on the first floor of the county administration building during weekday hours. By mail, you send a written request with payment. Online, you order certified copies and shipping through the county's records vendor.
Payment rules differ by channel. Mailed requests take a money order or a check, and DBA filings by mail require a money order or business check. Online orders can add expedited shipping, with FedEx overnight or two-day delivery. Mailed orders are processed within two business days of receipt.
- In person: first floor of the county administration building, weekday hours.
- By mail: written request with a check or money order to the Vital Records Division.
- Online: certified copies through the county's Official Records Online vendor.
Note: Restricted records like birth certificates require proof of identity and eligibility, so bring valid ID or include a copy with a mailed request.
What the Genesee County Clerk Does Not Handle
The clerk is not the office for court case files. Felony and civil case records sit with the 7th Circuit Court. Misdemeanor and traffic files sit with the 67th District Court. Estate and guardianship files sit with the Probate Court.
Divorce is a common point of confusion. The clerk issues marriage records, but a divorce decree is a circuit court record, reachable through the county marriage and divorce records path. Probate copies come from the Probate Court records office, not the clerk. Keeping those lines clear sends each request to the right counter the first time.
Common Questions About Genesee County Clerk Records
A few questions come up again and again at the clerk's counter. The answers below cover the ones most residents ask before they visit or mail a request.
Where is the Genesee County Clerk's office?
The office sits in the county administration building at 324 S. Saginaw St. Ste 1A in downtown Flint, not the courthouse. Vital records service is on the first floor. Office hours run Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Can I get a marriage record and a divorce decree from the clerk?
The clerk issues certified marriage records but not divorce decrees. A divorce is a circuit court case, so its decree comes from the court system. The two records live in separate offices even though both relate to a marriage.
How fast are mailed clerk requests processed?
Mailed orders are processed within two business days of receipt. Online orders can add FedEx overnight or two-day shipping for faster delivery. In-person requests are handled the same day during office hours.