Records of divorces and annulments

For each divorce and annulment of marriage granted by any court in this state, a report shall be prepared and filed by the clerk of court with the state registrar of vital statistics. The information necessary to prepare the report shall be furnished to the clerk of the court by the prevailing party or the legal representative of the prevailing party on forms prescribed and furnished by the state registrar of vital statistics. On or before the 15th day of each month, the clerk of the court shall forward to the state registrar of vital statistics the report of each divorce and annulment granted during the preceding calendar month and such related reports as may be required by rules and regulations issued under this act. The information provided shall include the social security numbers of both parties. Information in the report which will assist the secretary for children and families in establishing, modifying or enforcing a support obligation shall be made available to the secretary for children and families or the secretary's designee.