How to Search Michigan Public Records
Michigan public records are kept by official state and county agencies. Below are 71 verified statewide databases, organized by record type. Each link goes directly to the official Michigan government source — no third-party data brokers.
Population
10.1M
Households
4.0M
Median Income
$68,505
Median Home Value
$201,100
Statewide Databases
71 verified official Michigan government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Attorney General of Michigan Opinions
Official Free
Browse or search the Michigan Attorney General's database of opinions.
Barry County | Circuit Court
Official Free Updated
Barry County calendar and case record searches from the Michigan 5th Circuit Court.
Berrien County | Civil Cases
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Berrien County District Civil, Circuit Civil, and Family Court case records and calendars.
Clinton County | Circuit Court
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Clinton County 29th Circuit Court case record search.
Codes, Laws, Orders, Statutes
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This is from the Michigan Legislative Website and it list the complete list of Michigan Compiled Laws. You can do a text search or use the advanced feature to search by sections statute, name, tit...
Court Opinions | Court of Appeals & Supreme Court
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Search this Michigan Courts service for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Opinions by party name, docket number, keyword, or use their advanced search feature.
Court Opinions | Supreme Court & Court of Appeals
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Michigan Courts search for Supreme Court & Court of Appeals opinions and orders.
Court Records | Court of Claims
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Court of Claims is the Court established to hear civil cases filed against the State of Michigan. Go here to search case records.
Court Records | Supreme Court & Court of Appeals
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Michigan Courts case search for Supreme Court and Court of Appeals records.
Courts | District, Circuit, Probate, Trial
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Michigan District Courts, Circuit Courts, Friend of the Court Offices, Probate Courts, and Trial Courts. Provided by the Michigan State Court Administrative Office.
Courts | Native American Tribal Courts Directory
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Access the websites for the Tribal Courts for the twelve recognized Michigan Tribes.
Courts | Trial Court Directory
Official Free
Use the interactive map or search by county name for Circuit, District, and Probate courts in Michigan counties.
Decisions | Workers’ Compensation Appellate Commission
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Search for Worker Compensation Appellate Commission decisions in Michigan by docket number, plaintiff, defendant, date mailed and/or citation.
Eaton County | Circuit Court
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Eaton County 56th Circuit Court case records and calendar.
Criminal Records
Criminal Histories
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Criminal history records from the Michigan Department of State Police criminal history database. Requires registration and a fee per search.
Department of Corrections Most Wanted Escapees
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Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) list of most wanted escapees and absconders.
Inmates, Parolees, Probationers, Absconders (OTIS)
Official Free
Search Michigan Department of Corrections Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) for active offenders, prisoners, parolees, probationers, discharges, and parole and probation absconders.
Most Wanted | Escapees & Absconders
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Michigan Department of Corrections list of most wanted escapees and absconders.
Offender Registry Absconders
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Michigan offender registry absconders wanted by the State Police.
Jackson County Recorded Documents
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Deeds, fixture filings, land contracts, probate records, mortgages, and UCC records from the Jackson County Register of Deeds.
Marquette County
Official Free
Marquette County Register of Deeds recorded documents search, including deeds, mortgages, affidavits, survey maps, judgments, plats, liens, and more.
Allegan County Most Wanted
Official Free
Browse this list of most wanted fugitives issued by the Allegan County, Michigan Sheriff.
Vital Records
Death Records | 1867 to 1940
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Michigan 1867-1940 death record index from the Department of Health and Human Services.
Birth Records | 1867-1902
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Search Michigan for birth records filed between 1867 and 1902 and view images of the documents.
Births and Christenings | 1775-1995
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Over 1.6 million Michigan birth and christening records filed between 1775 and 1995.
Deaths and Burials | 1800-1995
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Index of over 1.3 million Michigan death and burial records filed between 1800 and 1995.
Deaths | 1867-1897
Official Free
Search Michigan death records filed between 1867 and 1897 and view images of the documents.
Genealogy
Official Free
Genealogy, ancestry, and family history records in St. Clair County and Michigan statewide.
Genealogy | FamilySearch
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FamilySearch guide to genealogy and family histories in St. Joseph County, including local and state lookups.
Marriages | 1822-1995
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Database of approximately 2 million Michigan marriage records filed between 1822 and 1995.
Property Records
Statewide | Land Bank Properties
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Use the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcel Search Engine to locate parcels and properties for sale by the state of Michigan.
Unclaimed Property
Official Free Updated
Search The Michigan Department of Treasury unclaimed property database for millions of dollars in lost or forgotten assets from dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, valuables left in safe deposi...
Chippewa County
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Chippewa County, Michigan Register of Deeds database of recorded documents - deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, lis pendens, etc.
Marquette County | Delinquent Taxes
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Search delinquent real property tax information and pay taxes online.
Licenses Records
Insurance | Agents
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Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial services licensed insurance agents.
Insurance | Companies
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Multiple databases of Michigan regulated insurance entities, including reinsurers, debt management companies, home insurers, purchasing groups, surety and fidelity companies, surplus lines, workers...
Insurance | Other
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Search for other entities licensed by the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, including premium finance companies, purchasing groups, risk retention groups, and third party adm...
Nurseries
Official Free Updated
Michigan Department of Agriculture licensed nursery growers and dealers.
Nursing Home Administrators
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Michigan licensed Nursing Home Administrators, special circumstances licenses, and special volunteers.
Required Business Licenses
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Use this index to find all businesses that are required to have a state license in Michigan.
Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage Lookup
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Search for current coverage information on businesses in Michigan.
Business Records
Campaign Finance Database
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Provided by the Michigan Department of State. Details financial records of expenditures and contributions. This is a well-designed and informative service as it tells you who is giving what to wh...
Company Search | Certificate Verification
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Verify the certificate number of a State of Michigan official document.
Company Search | Business Entities
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Search the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for registration information on corporations, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies by name, key word, or identifi...
Company Search | Historic Records
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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs "corporate card" index of images of historic corporate card files.
Company Search | Rejected Filings
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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs searchable index of rejected corporate filings.
Company Search | Trademarks
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Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs index of registered trademarks and servicemarks.
Lobbyists & Lobbyist Agents
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Registered lobbyists, lobbyist employees, and lobbyist Agents in Michigan, also financials and expenditures.
Lost & Found Automobiles
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Michigan Department of State service. Search by Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or plate number for vehicles that were abandoned on public or private property.
Notaries
Official Free Updated
Secretary of State search for notary public registrations in Michigan.
Salvage Vehicle Inspectors
Official Free Updated
Browse the Michigan Department of State database by county for Certified Salvage Vehicle Inspectors.
Uniform Commercial Code
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Michigan Secretary of State Uniform Commercial Code filings. You have two options: one is to do a free Debtor Name Quick Search; or register and pay a fee for a subscription account and access add...
Vehicle Dealers
Official Free Updated
Michigan Secretary of State index of licensed vehicle dealerships.
Civic Records
Staff Directory
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St. Joseph County staff phone directory listed both by department and last name.
Other Records
* State of Michigan Official Web Site
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Use the Official Michigan web site to search for statewide resources, state agencies, news and alerts, and a wide range of information and services for Michigan businesses, residents, and visitors.
A to Z of Online Services
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Use this service to navigate to the State of Michigan's A-Z list of state services, forms, information, databases, and directories.
Adult Foster Care
Official Free
Licensed Michigan Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged facilities.
Asbestos
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Michigan OSHA database of asbestos related licensees, including contractors, abatement workers, supervisors, inspectors, management planners, project designers, project notification, training cours...
Banks & Agents
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Michigan state-chartered banks and savings banks and bank resident service of process agents.
Camps
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Michigan licensed child residential, day, and travel camps, and adult foster care camps.
Charities & Fundraisers
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Michigan Attorney General's office search for licensed charities, professional fundraisers, and public safety professional fundraisers.
Child Day Care Centers
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Licensed Michigan child day care centers, family homes, and group homes.
Michigan Counties
All 83 Michigan counties.
Alcona
Alger
Allegan
Alpena
Antrim
Arenac
Baraga
Barry
Bay
Benzie
Berrien
Branch
Calhoun
Cass
Charlevoix
Cheboygan
Chippewa
Clare
Clinton
Crawford
Delta
Dickinson
Eaton
Emmet
Genesee
Gladwin
Gogebic
Grand Traverse
Gratiot
Hillsdale
Houghton
Huron
Ingham
Ionia
Iosco
Iron
Isabella
Jackson
Kalamazoo
Kalkaska
Kent
Keweenaw
Lake
Lapeer
Leelanau
Lenawee
Livingston
Luce
Mackinac
Macomb
Manistee
Marquette
Mason
Mecosta
Menominee
Midland
Missaukee
Monroe
Montcalm
Montmorency
Muskegon
Newaygo
Oakland
Oceana
Ogemaw
Ontonagon
Osceola
Oscoda
Otsego
Ottawa
Presque Isle
Roscommon
Saginaw
Saint Clair
Saint Joseph
Sanilac
Schoolcraft
Shiawassee
St Clair
St Joseph
Tuscola
Van Buren
Washtenaw
Wayne
Wexford
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in California?▼
No. California does not offer a free public criminal history database. You can search individual county Superior Court websites for court-level criminal cases. For a full background, you need a Live Scan fingerprint check through the California Department of Justice - this requires the subject's consent.
How do I search California court cases?▼
Each county runs its own Superior Court case search - there is no single statewide court portal. Go to the county Superior Court website where the case was filed. Major counties like LA (lacourt.org), San Diego (sdcourt.ca.gov), and SF (sf.courts.ca.gov) have online case search.
Where do I search California business entities?▼
The Secretary of State at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov. Search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other business entities filed in California.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in California?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some counties combine them into one office (San Diego, Sonoma, Marin). Others keep them separate (LA, Santa Clara). Check the specific county page for details.
Last updated: 2026