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 (Vital Records) 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

Wants & Warrants Databases

14 official Michigan wants & warrants sources.

Wants & Warrants

Silent Observer | Allegan County, MI
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Sheriff's Office & Corrections Center 640 River St. Allegan, MI 49010 (269) 673-0500 Email · Courts & Law Enforcement » Sheriff's Office & Corrections Center » Investigative Services
Crawford County Michigan Sheriff
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Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Ryan Swope Undersheriff Shawn Schnoor Mission Statement Crawford County Sheriff’s Office will strive to give the citizens of Crawford County the most honorable, courteous, professional law enforcement services possible.
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
RUN DATE: 05/18/26 12 DISTRICT COURT PAGE: 1
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�TSTANDING WARRANTS DATE · STATUS -WRNT · WARRANT DT NAME CUR CHARGE C/M/F DOB · 5/13/2022 ADAMS DAZJIN/EST SUSPEND OP M 3/09/1996 · 8/06/2019 ADAMS JASON/JAY SUSPEND OP M 11/18/1980 · 5/02/2018 ADAMS JEREMIAH/A SEAT BLT P C 4/15/1978 · 9/18/2024 ADAMS JOSEPH/JOH DISORDERLY M 9/28/1984 ·
Lenawee
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Lenawee's Most Wanted · Michigan Sheriff's Association · Mission Statement · Records Division · Sex Offender Registration Guidelines · Special Units · Open the Central Dispatch page · FAQ · Lenawee Lifeline Information · Open the Emergency Management page · Emergency Management Websites · Local Emergency Planning Committee · Lenawee County Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF) Open the Medical Examiner page ·
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 ...
Resource Directory • Monroe County, MI • CivicEngage
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The FBI is offering rewards for information leading to the apprehension of Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. Check each fugitive page for the specific amount. Luna Pier Police Department 4357 Buckeye Street Luna Pier, MI 48157 View Map Phone: 734-848-6495 Link: Luna Pier Police Department Website · Michigan Attorney General Link: Michigan Attorney General Website
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 ...
Welcome to Van Buren Township
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Most Wanted | Washtenaw County, MI - Official Website
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If you have any information on the location of these persons, please call 911 or the confidential Washtenaw County Tip line at 734-973-7711 .
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: ...
Records Bureau | Wayne, MI
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Physical Address View Map 33701 E Michigan Avenue Wayne, MI 48184 · 33701 E Michigan Avenue Wayne MI 48184 Directions · Phone: 734-721-1414 · Fax: 734-721-5760 · Emergency Phone: 9-1-1 · Directory · Help Solve a Crime · Confidential Witness Police Tip ·
Sheriff | Oakland County, MI
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Oakland County, Michigan · Oakland County Sheriff Michael J Bouchard · Oakland County’s longest serving sheriff, serving since January 11th, 1999, leading one of the largest Sheriff’s Offices in the United States, and overseeing over 1400 employees, both sworn and civilian.
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 .

Michigan Counties

83 Michigan counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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