Federal vs. State: Michigan Specifics

The Michigan Department of State in Lansing processes all apostille requests for documents originating in the Great Lakes State. Michigan requires documents to be either certified copies from a state agency or notarized by a Michigan Notary Public. A notable Michigan requirement is that the notary's commission information must be verifiable through the Department of State's online database. Vital records must be obtained from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Court documents, including divorce decrees, require certification from the County Clerk of the issuing court. Michigan also requires that translated documents include a notarized translator's affidavit before the state will issue an apostille.