Authenticated Michigan Death Record — Mail Or Counter Application For A Authenticated Or Apostle Copy is a document issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that certifies the validity of a death record. It includes the full name of the deceased, date of death, and place of death. The application can be requested by mail or in person at the counter. The document can be authenticated or apostle depending on the purpose of the request. An authenticated document is a certified copy of the original record and is not intended for international use. An apostle document is a certified copy of the original record that is intended for international use.