About Michigan Public Records

Michigan public records are governed by the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231–246, which entitles any person to inspect, copy, or receive copies of records of any public body, subject to the exemptions enumerated in MCL 15.243. County registers of deeds hold land records, the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center (ICHAT) handles statewide criminal history, and the State Court Administrative Office publishes case dockets.

Michigan Public Records

Court Records

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...
🌐 legislature.mi.gov

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.
🌐 michigan.gov
Marquette County
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Marquette County Register of Deeds recorded documents search, including deeds, mortgages, affidavits, survey maps, judgments, plats, liens, and more.
🌐 co.marquette.mi.us
Sex Offenders
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Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR) from the Michigan State Police.
🌐 mspsor.com
Crime Reports
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Search this Michigan State Police service for statistics reports on offenses and arrests in Michigan.
🌐 michigan.gov

Property Records

Unclaimed Property
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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...
🌐 michigan.gov
Chippewa County
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Chippewa County, Michigan Register of Deeds database of recorded documents - deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, lis pendens, etc.
🌐 chippewacountymi.gov
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.
🌐 michigan.gov
Voter Information
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Search by name to determine if you are a registered voter in Michigan. Provides polling location, voting system, ballot, calendar, map, instructions, and clerk contact information.
🌐 mvic.sos.state.mi.us

Vital Records

Genealogy
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Genealogy records and searches for Calhoun County from MiGenWeb.
🌐 migenweb.org

Licenses

Permits & Inspections
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Search the Michigan Permit Manager records for permits and request inspections. Search for electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits by address, permit number, or license number.
🌐 michigan.gov
Licenses
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There are far too many categories of professional, medical, and business licenses in Michigan to list on this page, so we've set up two ways you may access the state verification services: use the "Michigan Licenses" drop-down menu in the left-hand column, or click here for a list with descriptions.
🌐 publicrecords.searchsystems.net

Business

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...
🌐 michigan.gov
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...
🌐 michigan.gov
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.
🌐 michigan.gov
Notaries
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Secretary of State search for notary public registrations in Michigan.
🌐 michigan.gov
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...
🌐 michigan.gov

Civic

Other

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...
🌐 difs.state.mi.us
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...
🌐 difs.state.mi.us
Liquor
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Michigan Liquor Control Commission active and escrow liquor licenses.
🌐 michigan.gov
Nurseries
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Michigan Department of Agriculture licensed nursery growers and dealers.
🌐 michigan.gov
* 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.
🌐 michigan.gov
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.
🌐 michigan.gov
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...
🌐 michigan.gov
Camps
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Michigan licensed child residential, day, and travel camps, and adult foster care camps.
🌐 michigan.gov
Subdivision Plats
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Search by subdivision and county name for Michigan subdvision plat files. Provides access to printable digital images and related documents.
🌐 aca-prod.accela.com
Bankruptcies, Judgments, Tax Liens
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There isn't a free resource that gives you statewide or nationwide bankruptcies, judgments, and tax liens, so we worked to make this available for you. For $5.00 you can search Michigan statewide or all states and once and get immediate results.
🌐 searchsystems.net
Townships
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Browse the Michigan Townships Online index for Michigan Townships that provide online website access.
🌐 michigantownships.org
Missing Persons
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Missing persons reports for Michigan are now provided by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
🌐 namus.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Michigan?

Michigan provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Michigan public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Michigan?

Michigan public records are governed by the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Michigan agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).