Michigan Public Records Search

Use this hub to find official Michigan public record sources by category. Availability and fees vary by agency and county.

Inmate & Corrections

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Official Michigan links for inmate & corrections. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Michigan Department of Corrections

Welcome to the Michigan Department of Corrections’ searchable database, which we call the Offender Tracking and information System (OTIS). All of the records contained in OTIS are for prisoners and parolees who are CURRENTLY under the jurisdiction of the

http://www.state.mi.us/mdoc/asp/otis2.html

Michigan Offender Tracking Information System

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has established this web site as the official Internet source for Sex Offender Registration information. The Sex Offender Registration open record information is extracted from the MSP Sex Offender Registration database.

http://www.mipsor.state.mi.us/

Michigan Oakland County Sheriff's Most Wanted

Oakland County Sheriff's Office Most Wanted

http://www.co.oakland.mi.us/sheriff/most_wanted/

Code Red | Grand Traverse County, MI

The CodeRED system will be used to send critical communications, from evacuation notices to missing child alerts.

https://www.gtcountymi.gov/288/CodeRED

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http://www.michigan.gov/msp/1

Michigan Missing Children

http://www.msp.state.mi.us/child/child.html

Vital Records

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Official Michigan links for vital records. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Vital Statistics | Charlevoix, MI

View vital statistics about Charlevoix.

https://www.charlevoixmi.gov/328/Vital-Statistics

CLERK MARRIAGE RECORDS | Chippewa County

CLERK MARRIAGE RECORDS | Chippewa County top of page Chippewa County, Michigan HOME ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUILDING DEPARTMENT CLERK DRAIN COMMISSION EQUALIZATION HEALTH DEPARTM

https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/clerk-marriage-records

Marriage Certificates | Van Buren County, MI

Marriage records are available beginning with the year 1836, for licenses applied for, and subsequently filed with the Van Buren County Clerk.

https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/409/Marriage-Certificates

Houghton County Clerk's Office Online Vital Records Request

Houghton County Clerk's Office Online Vital Records Request Houghton County Clerk, MI Vital Records Requests Home Order Tracker Select To Get Started: I am requesting a certified Birth Certificate . I

https://houghtonmivitals.permitium.com/rod

Van Buren County Clerk Vital Record Request

Van Buren County Clerk Vital Record Request Language English (US) Spanish (Latin America) SUZIE ROEHM VAN BUREN COUNTY CLERK 212 Paw Paw Street, Suite 101, Paw Paw, MI 49079-1496 Phone (269) 657-8218,

https://form.jotform.com/242546941086159

Vital Records & Elections Office | Grand Traverse County, MI

The Vital Records and Elections Division is responsible for administering all elections and maintaining vital records and marriage licenses.

https://www.gtcountymi.gov/227/Vital-Records-Elections-Office

Vital Records Statistics | Grand Traverse County, MI

Number of Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce records filed each year.

https://www.gtcountymi.gov/1701/Vital-Records-Statistics

Birth Record Fees | Grand Traverse County, MI

Find out how much a certified copy of a birth record costs through Grand Traverse County.

https://www.gtcountymi.gov/237/Birth-Record-Fees

Birth Certificate Information | Montcalm County, MI

Birth Records are available from 1867 to the current date.

https://montcalmcountymi.gov/190/Birth-Certificate-Information

Marriage Records | Manistee County, MI

Obtain a certified copy of a marriage record

https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/457/Marriage-Records

Birth Records | Manistee County, MI

Find out more about obtaining birth records from the County Clerk's Office.

https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/250/Birth-Records

CLERK BIRTH RECORDS | Chippewa County

CLERK BIRTH RECORDS | Chippewa County top of page Chippewa County, Michigan HOME ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUILDING DEPARTMENT CLERK DRAIN COMMISSION EQUALIZATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT

https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/clerk-birth-records

Business & Professional Licenses

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Official Michigan links for business & professional licenses. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Michigan Business Entity Search

Search for records of corporations, companies, or partnerships qualified to transact business in Michigan

http://www.cis.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/sr_corp.asp

Michigan Secretary of State

Michigan Secretary of State

http://www.michigan.gov/sos

Michigan Dept of Consumer & Industry Services

MI Dept. of Labor & Economic Growth

http://www.michigan.gov/cis

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Department of Natural Resources

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/

Michigan Verify A License

http://www.cis.state.mi.us:8020/public/lic_reg$.startup

Elections & Voter Information

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Official Michigan links for elections & voter information. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Elections & Voting | Royal Oak, MI

The City Clerk conducts elections, registers voters and maintains voter records.

https://www.romi.gov/163

Voter Registration | Manistee County, MI

Learn more about registering to vote in the state of Michigan.

https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/313/Voter-Registration

State & Local Government

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Official Michigan links for state & local government. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

State of Michigan

State of Michigan

http://www.state.mi.us/

How Do I... | Montcalm County, MI

Find frequently accessed links on the Montcalm County website.

https://montcalmcountymi.gov/9/How-Do-I

County & Court Holidays | Kalamazoo County, MI

View the official holiday schedule for Kalamazoo County Government and Courts. This page provides a list of observed holidays when County offices and courts will be closed. Stay informed about closures to plan your visits and interactions with County serv

https://www.kalcounty.gov/855/County-Court-Holidays

County Offices

County Offices

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/county-offices

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http://www.michigan.gov/eMI/CDA/eMI_CDA_Frame/1

Public Records & FOIA

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Official Michigan links for public records & foia. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Freedom of Information Request ("FOIA") | Grand Traverse County, MI

This act mandates that a public body may only charge fees if it has established, and makes publicly available, procedures and guidelines for implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

https://www.gtcountymi.gov/693

Freedom of Information Act | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website

Freedom of Information Act | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website Skip to Main Content Government Community Services Business Updates Search Home Government City Clerk Freedom of Information Act Fr

https://www.sterlingheights.gov/1558/Freedom-of-Information-Act

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests | Pittsfield Charter Township, MI - Official Website

Learn how you can request public documents.

https://www.pittsfield-mi.gov/184/Requesting-Public-Documents-FOIA

FOIA | Chippewa County

FOIA | Chippewa County top of page Chippewa County, Michigan HOME ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUILDING DEPARTMENT CLERK DRAIN COMMISSION EQUALIZATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT MEDICAL EXAMIN

https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/about-3

Maps & GIS

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Official Michigan links for maps & gis. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Voter Precinct Map | Royal Oak, MI

Find your voting precinct and polling place using our online maps.

https://www.romi.gov/173/Voter-Precinct-Map

Precinct Map  | Grand Traverse County, MI

Precinct Map

https://www.gtcountymi.gov/1185/Grand-Traverse-County-Precincts

Digital Maps & Data | Van Buren County, MI

Digital Maps & Data | Van Buren County, MI Skip to Main Content Government Departments & Offices Services & Resources External Services How Do I... Visitors Search Interactive Maps Property Tax Search

https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/621/Digital-Maps-Data

Site Map - Michigan Legislature

Site Map - Michigan Legislature Skip to content Michigan Legislature Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 5 of 2025 MCL Complete Through PA 5 of 2025 Senate adjourned until Tuesday, August 12, 2

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Home/SiteMap

Interactive Maps | Van Buren County, MI

Interactive Maps | Van Buren County, MI Skip to Main Content Government Departments & Offices Services & Resources External Services How Do I... Visitors Search Interactive Maps Property Tax Search Di

https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/622/Interactive-Maps

State Map of Weatherization Operators

State Map of Weatherization Operators Skip to main content MDHHS Health & Human Services Assistance Programs Assistance Programs collapsed link Adult & Children's Services Adult & Children's Services

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/weatherization/state-map-of-weatherization-operators

Michigan Information Center

http://www.state.mi.us/dmb/mic/

Research Resources

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Official Michigan links for research resources. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Layer: Births_byState_2014 (ID:0)

Layer: Births_byState_2014 (ID:0) ArcGIS REST Services Directory Home > services > Births_StateofMichigan_2014 (FeatureServer) > Births_byState_2014 | API Reference JSON Layer: Births_byState_2014 (ID

https://services2.arcgis.com/HsXtOCMp1Nis1Ogr/arcgis/rest/services/Births_StateofMichigan_2014/FeatureServer/0

Kent County, Michigan

Kent County, Michigan Email Updates To sign up for updates or to access your subscriber preferences, please enter your contact information below. For SMS: Message and data rates may apply. Reply HELP

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/KENTCOMI/subscriber/topics?qsp=CODE_RED

Library Advisory Board | Dearborn Heights, MI

The Library Advisory Board was created to advise the Mayor and the Library Director on issues that affect the operation and services of the Dearborn Heights City Libraries. The five members of the Board are appointed by the Mayor. The City Council appoint

https://www.dearbornheightsmi.gov/213/Library-Advisory-Board

LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN

MDE - LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN

http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN

MDE - LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN

https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan

Using the Library of Congress - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides

Using the Library of Congress - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress Skip to Main Content × Notice: The Library Catalog will be down for maintena

https://guides.loc.gov/michigan-local-history-genealogy/using-the-library

Print Resources - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of

Print Resources - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress Skip to Main Content × Notice: The Library Catalog will be down for maintenance starting S

https://guides.loc.gov/michigan-local-history-genealogy/print-resources

Introduction - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Co

Introduction - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress Skip to Main Content × Notice: The Library Catalog will be down for maintenance starting Satu

https://guides.loc.gov/michigan-local-history-genealogy/introduction

Introduction - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Co

Introduction - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress Skip to Main Content × Notice: The Library Catalog will be down for maintenance starting Satu

https://guides.loc.gov/michigan-local-history-genealogy

Courthouse Records - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library

Courthouse Records - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress Skip to Main Content × Notice: The Library Catalog will be down for maintenance startin

https://guides.loc.gov/michigan-local-history-genealogy/courthouse-records

Naturalization - Michiganology

Naturalization - Michiganology Skip to main content Feedback Browse Digital Collections About Stories Discoveries in the Archives Houdini in Detroit Finding Manley McNitt: Hurricane Harvey and a Michi

https://michiganology.org/naturalization/

Legislative Archives - Michigan Legislature

Legislative Archives - Michigan Legislature Skip to content Michigan Legislature Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 5 of 2025 MCL Complete Through PA 5 of 2025 Senate adjourned until Tuesday,

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Legislature/Archives

Background / Criminal History

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Official Michigan links for background / criminal history. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Hillsdale County Sheriff Office

County of Hillsdale, Michigan

https://www.hillsdalecounty.gov/index.php/hcso-home

Other Resources

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Official Michigan links for other resources. If a link is down, try the agency homepage or search the county site.

Commission on Aging | Dearborn Heights, MI

The commission's purpose is to act as a liaison between the Senior Citizens of Dearborn Heights and the Mayor to ensure that the needs of the seniors are met. The commission sponsors the Dearborn Heights Senior Citizen of the Year Award Program, the File

https://www.dearbornheightsmi.gov/202/Commission-on-Aging

Economic Development | Charlevoix, MI

Information about business incentives and programs pertinent to downtown Charlevoix.

https://www.charlevoixmi.gov/321/Economic-Development

| Royal Oak, MI

WROK is Royal Oak's Municipal Access Cable operation, providing programming sponsored by or for the City.

https://www.romi.gov/518/WROK

Calhoun County, MI

Calhoun County, MI 269-781-0700 Contact Information Translate Reset English Afrikaans Albanian Arabic Armenian Azerbaijani Basque Belarusian Bengali Bosnian Bulgarian Catalan Cebuano Chinese (Simplifi

https://www.calhouncountymi.gov/departments/public_health_department/environmental_public_health.php

Vital Records Scholarship | Kalamazoo County, MI

Thanks to a generous grant from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation, The Office of the Kalamazoo County Clerk/Register of Deeds is pleased to offer a Vital Records Scholarship Pilot Program.

https://www.kalcounty.gov/926/Vital-Records-Scholarship

Schedule Appointment

Schedule Appointment Skip to main content MDHHS Health & Human Services Assistance Programs Assistance Programs collapsed link Adult & Children's Services Adult & Children's Services collapsed link Sa

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/vitalrecords/schedule-appointment/schedule-appointment

SEC. 238

SEC. 238 Skip to main content MDHHS Health & Human Services Assistance Programs Assistance Programs collapsed link Adult & Children's Services Adult & Children's Services collapsed link Safety & Injur

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/sec-238

Stroke/STEMI

Stroke/STEMI Skip to main content MDHHS Health & Human Services Assistance Programs Assistance Programs collapsed link Adult & Children's Services Adult & Children's Services collapsed link Safety & I

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/trauma/stroke-stemi

Executive Staff Bios

Executive Staff Bios Skip to main content MDHHS Health & Human Services Assistance Programs Assistance Programs collapsed link Adult & Children's Services Adult & Children's Services collapsed link Sa

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/executive-staff-bios

Faces of Foster Care

Faces of Foster Care Skip to main content MDHHS Health & Human Services Assistance Programs Assistance Programs collapsed link Adult & Children's Services Adult & Children's Services collapsed link Sa

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/adult-child-serv/hopeforahome/faces-of-foster-care

Workshops

Workshops

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/community-faith-based-programs/workshops

Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BHLRP)

Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BHLRP) Skip to main content MDHHS Health & Human Services Assistance Programs Assistance Programs collapsed link Adult & Children's Services Adult & Children'

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/doing-business/providers/behavioral-health-loan-repayment-program

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Create a New Account - Authentication

Create a New Account - Authentication CivicPlus Create a New Account for Livonia, MI Your account will be managed by an external identity provider. Your password will be managed by an external identit

https://livonia.gov/MyAccount/ProfileCreate

Create a New Account - Authentication

Create a New Account - Authentication CivicPlus Create a New Account for Charlevoix, MI Your account will be managed by an external identity provider. Your password will be managed by an external iden

https://www.charlevoixmi.gov/MyAccount/ProfileCreate

Current Tax Information | Van Buren County, MI

Current Tax Information | Van Buren County, MI Skip to Main Content Government Departments & Offices Services & Resources External Services How Do I... Visitors Search Current Tax Information Delinque

https://www.vanburencountymi.gov/350/Tax-Collection-Information

Data and Research

Data and Research topics from the Division of Environmental Health

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/safety-injury-prev/environmental-health/data-and-research

Demolition Board of Appeals | Dearborn Heights, MI

The Demolition Board of Appeals hears appeals from the owners of properties that have been condemned to determine if the property is able to be brought up to current codes within a limited time frame without exceeding the value of the property. The owner

https://www.dearbornheightsmi.gov/208/Demolition-Board-of-Appeals

Departments A through E | Lansing, MI - Official Website

Get information regarding city departments, A through E.

https://www.lansingmi.gov/162/Departments-A-through-E

Departments | Montcalm County, MI

Get information regarding the departments dedicated to keeping the community moving.

https://montcalmcountymi.gov/149/Departments

Digital Collections and Resources - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Gu

Digital Collections and Resources - Michigan: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress Skip to Main Content × Notice: The Library Catalog will be down for main

https://guides.loc.gov/michigan-local-history-genealogy/digital-collections

Dissolution of Assumed Name | Grand Traverse County, MI

Dissolve Assumed Name or Co-Partnership

https://www.gtcountymi.gov/1624/Dissolution-of-Assumed-Name

DMCA Policy - Michigan Legislature

DMCA Policy - Michigan Legislature Skip to content Michigan Legislature Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 5 of 2025 MCL Complete Through PA 5 of 2025 Senate adjourned until Tuesday, August 12

https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Home/DMCA

Doing Business | Grand Traverse County, MI

Business

https://www.gtcountymi.gov/35/Doing-Business

Downloadable Forms | Otsego County, MI

Download forms to submit to the County Clerk's office.

https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/198/Downloadable-Forms

DRAIN COMMISSION | Chippewa County

DRAIN COMMISSION | Chippewa County top of page Chippewa County, Michigan HOME ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS BUILDING DEPARTMENT CLERK DRAIN COMMISSION EQUALIZATION HEALTH DEPARTMENT ME

https://www.chippewacountymi.gov/drain-commission

Driver assessment

Driver assessment Skip to main content Scam alert The Michigan Department of State / Secretary of State will never ask people to send money or personal information via text message. Please contact the

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/license-id/driver-assessment

Driving record

Driving record Skip to main content Scam alert The Michigan Department of State / Secretary of State will never ask people to send money or personal information via text message. Please contact the Mi

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/driving-record

Early Voting | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website

Early Voting | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website Skip to Main Content Government Community Services Business Updates Search Home Government City Clerk Elections & Voting Early Voting Early Votin

https://www.sterlingheights.gov/2261/Early-Voting

eCFR :: 29 CFR Chapter V Subchapter A -- Regulations

eCFR :: 29 CFR Chapter V Subchapter A -- Regulations Site Feedback You are using an unsupported browser × You are using an unsupported browser. This web site is designed for the current versions of Mi

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-V/subchapter-A

Economic Development | Charlevoix, MI

Information about business incentives and programs pertinent to downtown Charlevoix.

https://www.charlevoixmi.gov/321/Economic-Development

Ecorse Creek Commission | Dearborn Heights, MI

Check out more details about the Ecorse Creek Commission on this page.

https://www.dearbornheightsmi.gov/209/Ecorse-Creek-Commission

Election Day Voting | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website

Election Day Voting | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website Skip to Main Content Government Community Services Business Updates Search Home Government City Clerk Elections & Voting Election Day Voti

https://www.sterlingheights.gov/2263/Election-Day-Voting

Election Inspector Information | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website

Election Inspector Information | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website Skip to Main Content Government Community Services Business Updates Search Home Government City Clerk Elections & Voting Electi

https://www.sterlingheights.gov/1450/Election-Inspector-Information

Election Inspectors | Royal Oak, MI

Find out how to become an election inspector for the City of Royal Oak.

https://www.romi.gov/172/Election-Inspectors

Election results and data

Election results and data Skip to main content Scam alert The Michigan Department of State / Secretary of State will never ask people to send money or personal information via text message. Please con

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/elections/election-results-and-data

Election Results | Otsego County, MI

Browse local election results.

https://www.otsegocountymi.gov/488/Election-Results

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FAQ

Are Michigan public records free?
Many Michigan public records are accessible for free on official government websites, but some databases may charge fees for certified copies, bulk data, or certain searches.
What Michigan public records can I search online?
Common online records include court case lookups, inmate/department of corrections search, property tax/assessor records, and business entity filings. Availability varies by county and agency.
How do I request certified vital records in Michigan?
Certified birth/death/marriage records are usually handled by the state vital records office or local county clerk. Online searches often show indexes, while certified copies typically require an official request.