The Michigan Application For Birth Record is an official document used to request a certified copy of an individual's birth record from the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services. Types of Michigan Application For Birth Record include the Application for a Certified Copy of a Michigan Birth Record, the Application for an Informational Copy of a Michigan Birth Record, and the Application for a Delayed Birth Record. The Application for a Certified Copy is used when requesting the legal copy of a birth certificate for legal purposes, such as applying for government benefits or a passport. The Application for an Informational Copy is used when requesting an unofficial copy of a birth certificate for informational purposes, such as researching family history or genealogy. The Application for a Delayed Birth Record is used when requesting a birth record for an individual born in Michigan prior to 1867.