How to Search Michigan Public Records
Michigan's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 83 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Michigan Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (57 circuits), District Court, Probate Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
10,140,459
Households
4,023,700
Median Income
$68,505
Median Home Value
$199,100
Statewide Databases
3958 official Michigan government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Court of Claims - Michigan Courts
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CM/ECF - LIVE DATABASE
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Welcome to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
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Year Chart · Month Chart · Month and Prior Year Chart ·             · Filings · Closings
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Welcome to the official Web site for the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
Justitia - Tribal Courts in Michigan
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Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center · PO Box 30048 · Lansing, MI 48909 · 517-373-7171 | © 2024, Michigan Judicial Institute · Subscribe to Justitia e-newsletter. ... Civil jurisdiction is broader. Tribal courts
Criminal Records
Search, Expunge, Modify, or Update Criminal History Records
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If you are not a Michigan resident but require a Michigan criminal history record check, go to any law enforcement agency in the state where you reside and ask to be printed on an FBI Applicant Fingerprint card (FD-258).
About OTIS - OTIS
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Generally, parolees are housed in the community and live in other states through the Interstate Compact, to which Michigan belongs. PROB: Circuit court probationers are NOT under the jurisdiction of the Michigan Department of Corrections. They are under county jurisdiction. The department merely supervises these offenders for the county. As such, probationers who abscond from their sentences are subject to apprehension by the county, NOT the state.
U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons
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overpass, then follow the sign toward the Federal Prison. The physical address for the Federal Detention · Center is: 4004 East Arkona Road, Milan, MI, 48160 . The telephone number is: (734) 439-1511. ... The number of visits for FDC inmates is limited to the days of the week each unit is permitted ...
Court CM/ECF Lookup | PACER: Federal Court Records
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Close PACER Case Locator PACER Log in Manage PACER Account · An official website of the United States government ... Log in to... Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. ... Type the name of a federal court to find links to login to CM/ECF – or – search by other information unique to that court, like their contact information, RSS feed, county codes, and…
Wants & Warrants
Michigan Department of Corrections Most Wanted Escapees/Absconders
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Do not attempt to apprehend. Immediately contact the Michigan Department of Corrections using the 'Send Tip' links below. It is also recommended that you contact the corresponding local law enforcement agency · Column header, click the link for an definition of the header. Escapee Photo
Request Tracker • Madison Heights, MI • CivicEngage
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The City of Madison Heights' Citizen Request Tracker is an online tool that can be used to communicate directly with City staff. All requests received through this system will be addressed during business hours. If you have an emergency, please call 911 or contact the Madison Heights Police ...
About OTIS - OTIS
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ABSCOND1: Offenders with this designation have absconded from parole . They are being actively sought by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Absconders have eluded their supervision by failing to report. Absconders pose a direct threat to the health, safety and welfare of any person, household ...
Frequently Asked Questions | Negaunee, MI
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Your Local Police – Contact the department where you live: Negaunee PD: (906) 475-4154 Ishpeming PD: (906) 486-4416 Ishpeming Twp PD: (906) 485-1888 Marquette Co Sheriff: (906) 225-8435 Chocolay Twp PD: (906) 249-4040 Forsyth Twp PD: (906) 346-9225 Central Dispatch: (906) 475-9912 UPAWS: ...
Wanted: Display Items & Photographs | Sterling Heights, MI - Official Website
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Maybe you’re like most of us and just have boxes and boxes of photos waiting to be organized. Either way, the Historical Commission needs some help from you. The Commission is seeking photos from the 19th and early 20th century that show daily life in Sterling Township .
Vital Records
Cemeteries | Holland, MI
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The first recorded burial in the log church burial ground was September 21, 1854. The name officially became Pilgrim Home Cemetery on October 31, 1889. In August 1877, the Holland Township Cemetery Association was formed to operate Fairlawn Cemetery on the south side of 16th Street, then the southern city limit.
Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records
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Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world. ... Please select a location with GPS coordinates indicated by a map icon() to continue. Please select a cemetery indicated by a Find a Grave icon() to continue. ... When searching in a cemetery, use the ? or * wildcards in name fields. ? replaces one letter. * represents zero to many letters. E.g. Sorens?n or Wil* Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after.
Voter Records
Licenses
MICHIGAN ACUPUNCTURIST LICENSING GUIDE
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Possess a current certification in acupuncture or oriental medicine granted by the NCCAOM – Verification · must be sent directly from the NCCAOM by email to bpldata@michigan.gov or by mail to the Bureau of
Adult Foster Care (AFC) & Homes for the Aged (HFA)
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Information on Adult Protective Services, Independent Living Services, Adult Community Placement Services, and HIV/AIDS Support Services. Aging, Community Living and Supports Bureau (ACLS Bureau) ... Information on child support services for participants and partners. ... Programs for healthy children & families, including immunization, lead poisoning prevention, prenatal smoking cessation, and many others. ... Information on the Children's Foster Care program and becoming a Foster Parent.
MI | ASC gov
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Appraiser Primary Contact Staff Email · BPLHELP@michigan.gov · Appraiser Phone · 517-373-8068 · Appraiser Fax · 517-335-2044 · Populating AMC National Registry · On · Register AMC at State Level · On · AMC Date of Review · July 2023 · AMC Compliance Review Findings ·
Asbestos Home Page
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This website may be used to search for currently accredited individuals, licensed contractors, and certified training providers. You may also search asbestos abatement projects scheduled in the state of Michigan and in-state asbestos training courses being offered by asbestos training providers approved to teach in the state of Michigan.
Printed Attorney Directory Now Available
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For those who prefer the convenience of a printed book, the State Bar of Michigan’s 2025 Directory of Michigan Attorneys is a must-have for your office.
State of Michigan - DIFS Locators
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If you are unable to find a Resident Agent for a particular institution operating in Michigan, please call the DIFS Office of Banking at 517-284-8834 , and we will be glad to assist you.
STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG EDUCATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND POTENTIAL
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LANDMARK BUILDING • 105 W. ALLEGAN STREET • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48933 ... I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ... On 4/8/25, I conducted an onsite inspection at the camp facility with Ms.
Charities: Disclaimer
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a registered charity, public safety organization (police or fire group), or professional fundraiser by name, EIN, or Attorney General file number. a list of charities by purpose, geographical area, or combination of factors. After your search returns one or more charities or public safety groups, you may click on the organization name for a summary of information from our database for that organization.
Child Care Licensing | MiLEAP
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For questions or additional information, email us at mileap-cclb-filterfirst@michigan.gov. Click here to view Filter First resources for schools and child care centers. ... The new Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Child Care Hub Information Records Portal (CCHIRP) system has launched.
Statewide Detail for Licensed Child Welfare Agencies
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Child Welfare Licensing Search · Department of Health and Human Services · Agency Name · HACIENDA DE LUZ · Address · 6350 W KL AVE, KALAMAZOO, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-9197, UNITED STATES · County · Kalamazoo · Phone · 2693728800 · Capacity · 14 · License Number ·
MDARD - Grain Dealers
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Denise Studders, Program Manager, Producer Security Program Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development 517-256-1882 MDARD-GrainDealers@michigan.gov · MDARD receives its authority for regulating and licensing individuals under the Grain Dealers Act (PA 141 of 1939, as amended) and ...
Active/Escrow License Search - MLCC AIMS - State of Michigan
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Michigan Liquor Control Commission · × · Some text in the modal.
LEO - FDA's MQSA EQUIP Initiative for Mammography Facilities (posted 11/10/2016)
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Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer. ... Since the quality of mammograms is one of the most important determinants of the accuracy of mammography, the production of high quality clinical images by certified mammography facilities is one of the primary goals of the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA).
1 IC4175 (Revised Mar. 2024) Department of Natural Resources – Forest
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NURSERIES · This is a directory of Michigan nurseries sell seedlings for forestry and wildlife · plantings. The list is organized by region, but all nurseries ship statewide. The · DNR Wyman Nursery grows for state land only. The J. W. Toumey Nursery · primarily grows seedlings for U.S.
MDARD - Pesticide Applicator Certification
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Individuals who apply pesticides for agricultural or commercial purposes in Michigan may be required to become certified or registered with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). To be awarded a certification or registration credential by MDARD, applicators must apply for the credential and pass exam(s) to demonstrate their knowledge of responsible and legal pesticide use.
Licensing & Permits
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Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau. ... Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules Go to Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules · Michigan Office of Administrative Hearings and Rules ... I Need to... Go to I Need to... Start a Business, File Annual ...
Salvage Inspection
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*please note that we now use Fidlar Technology for our records search, please update any saved websites to new link ... Effective 1/1/2025, the Midland County Sheriff's Office will ONLY conduct salvage vehicle inspections for individuals who reside within Midland County and established businesses ...
Michigan Online Educator Certification System
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The Michigan Online Educator Certification System (MOECS) is a secure web-based system that allows educators to register and create private accounts and have access to all of their certification data, apply for certificates and endorsements, and renew their certificates.
michigan mortuary science licensee licensing guide
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Regulatory Affairs (LARA) regulates the practice of mortuary science in Michigan. Before you can be · eligible for licensure, you must meet certain training requirements, pass a national examination, and · pass a state board examination. The national examination is offered through The International · Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards.
Lobby Search
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Michigan.gov · SOS · Elections · Policies · Select a search option · Please select a search option · Lobbyist/Agent · Addresses · Filings · Expenditures · Expenditures Itemized · Fees · Notifications · Employees · Select any or all of the following criteria and press the Search ...
Scheduled Maintenance
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The website you are attempting to reach is temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance · We apologize for any inconvenience
Occupational Focus: Nurse Practitioners
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In 2024, there were approximately 7,900 Nurse practitioners in Michigan representing 0.2 percent of the state’s total employment. Nationally, this occupation accounted for 307,390 workers, also making up 0.2 percent of overall U.S. employment. The median hourly wage for Nurse practitioners in Michigan was $60.40 per hour ...
Electrical Division
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Please update to a modern browser such as Chrome, Firefox or Edge to experience all features Michigan.gov has to offer. ... The Electrical Section is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Michigan Electrical Code and the electrical provisions of the Michigan Residential Code by conducting inspections of electrical wiring and installations.
Communication Corporation of Michigan - MPSC - ITSP Search
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These companies have registered with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) per Commission Order U-11900 and Sec. 211a of the Michigan Telecommunications Act (MTA)
Recorded Documents
Property Records
Michigan Property Records
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There are more property record databases available now in Michigan than any other state, so we've divided them up into two sections. The resources below are county property record databases. Click on "City and Town Property Records" for city, town, and township searches .
Subdivisions
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The Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation administers the applicable provisions of the Land Division Act, 1967 PA 288 in order to ensure the orderly development of subdivisions in the State of Michigan. Staff conducts final reviews of plat maps to ensure compliance with the Act and authorizes final plats to be submitted to the Register of Deeds for proper recordation.
MICHIGAN LAND BANK PROPERTIES STATEWIDE The Michigan Land Bank has over
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MICHIGAN LAND BANK PROPERTIES · STATEWIDE · The Michigan Land Bank has over · 2,500 properties available to purchase · and develop statewide. Find out how · these properties can bring your next · development project to life by visiting · Michigan.gov/LandBank ·
Survey and Remonumentation
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The Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation is responsible for the administration of the Survey and Remonumentation Act, 1990 PA 345. For the first time since the original government surveyors established and monumented these initial corner positions in Michigan, a concerted effort has been made to identify and remark these historic markers.
Michigan Counties
All 83 Michigan counties indexed on SearchSystems.net. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder, and assessor links.
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
Oakland.pre Oakland Pilot 122852
Oceana
Ogemaw
Ontonagon
Osceola
Oscoda
Otsego
Ottawa
Presque Isle
Roscommon
Saginaw
Sanilac
Schoolcraft
Shiawassee
St. Clair
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St. Joseph
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Tuscola
Van Buren
Washtenaw
Wayne
Wexford
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Michigan?▼
Michigan's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Michigan court cases?▼
Michigan's court system is headed by the Michigan Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (57 circuits), District Court, Probate Court. Many Michigan courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Michigan business entities?▼
The Michigan Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Michigan?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Michigan birth or death certificate?▼
Michigan vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Michigan property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Michigan sex offender?▼
The Michigan sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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