Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.2846

Sec. 2846. (1) When a death occurring in this state is not registered within the time period prescribed by section 2843,  1 a certificate may be filed in accordance with department procedures. The certificate shall be registered subject to evidentiary requirements the department prescribes to substantiate the alleged facts of death.

(2) A certificate of death registered 1 year or more after the date of death shall be marked “delayed” and shall show on its face the date of the delayed registration.