How to Search Bay County Records (Start Here)
Bay County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Bay County Assessor's office for assessed value, tax class, and parcel details.
- Statewide criminal-record search availability varies by state. For Michigan, contact the state police or bureau of investigation.
In Michigan, property ownership and document history may be split across the county recorder/clerk and the assessor. Search both if you need both records.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Bay County Website
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Bay County, Michigan official government website, online services, departments & divisions, elected officials, courts, law enforcement, news, and alerts.
Court Records & Dockets
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Bay County Court System 18th Circuit Court and 74th District Court case files, and Circuit, District, and Probate dockets.
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Jail & Inmate Records
Forms & Documents
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Bay County forms library, including vital record applications, voter registration forms, volunteer program forms, scholarship requests, award forms, and more.
Recorded Documents
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Register or login to use this Bay County Register of Deeds service to search affidavits, deeds, mortgages, amendments, liens, judgments, assignments, death certificates, land patents, trustee deeds, and much more.
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Property & Tax Records
GIS Map
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GIS interactive map, including political boundaries, streets, parcels, flood zones, school districts, aerial photographs, and more.
Property | Frankenlust Township
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Frankenlust Township assessment, property tax, property sales searches, and online tax payments.
Property | Bangor Charter Township
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Bangor Charter Township tax payment service and assessment, tax, and property sales records.
Property | Bay City
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Bay City property assessment and property sales searches.
Property | Bay County
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Bay County property records, including property and land search, tax record database, and delinquent tax index.
Property | Beaver Township
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Beaver Township property records, including assessments, current taxes, and property sales.
Property | City of Auburn
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City of Auburn property, assessment, current tax records, utility billing records, and tax and utility bill payment service.
Property | City of Essexville
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City of Essexville property, land, and tax records.
Property | Garfield Township
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Property search for Garfield Township in Bay County.
Property | Gibson Township
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Tax records, property and land, and sales comparables searches for Gibson Township.
Property | Hampton Charter Township
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Hampton Charter Township property and land, tax records, utility billing, and building department permit searches.
Property | Kawkawlin Township
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Kawkawlin Township property tax, sales, and assessment records.
Property | Merritt Township
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Assessment, property sales, and property tax records for Merritt Township.
Property | Pinconning Township
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Pinconning Township property, property tax, comparable, and special assessment records.
Property | Portsmouth Charter Township
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Assessment, current property tax, and property sales records for Portsmouth Charter Township.
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Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery Directory
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FindAGrave index of Bay County cemeteries, photos, cemetery maps, interments, birth and death dates, and more.
Genealogy | MIGenWeb
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Bay County genealogy resources, including census data, directories, funeral homes, maps, plat books, vital records, newspapers, and history.
Vital Records
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Information from the County Clerk on how to order vital records.
Business, Voter & Other
Notaries
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Statewide or Bay County notary search from the Secretary of State.
Subdivision Plats
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Download digital images of subdivision plats in Bay County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Bay County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Bay County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Bay County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Bay County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Bay County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Bay County records available online? ▼
Online access in Bay County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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