How to Search Cass County Records (Start Here)
Cass County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Cass 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
Court | Probate
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Probate Court of Cass County information, terms, definitions, fees.
Courts | Circuit & District
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Information about the 43rd Judicial Circuit and 4th District Courts in Cass County.
Phone Directory
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Telephone directory for Cass County law and courts, county, sheriff, and animal shelter buildings.
Jail & Inmate Records
Documents & Forms
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Cass County downloadable forms and applications.
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Recorded Documents
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Cass County Clerk and Register of Deeds recorded documents (liens, deeds, mortgages).
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Property & Tax Records
Property | City of Dowagiac
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City of Dowagiac property records, sales comparables, utility billing and miscellaneous receivables searches.
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Property | County Tax Records
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Cass County property tax record search.
Property | Milton Township
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Property, land, and property sales records for Milton Township.
Property | Ontwa Township
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Property and property sales records for the Township of Ontwa.
Property | Porter Township
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Property and sales comparable records for Porter Township in Cass County.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery Directory
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Search cemeteries and burials in Cass County.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission, Parks Board, Public Works Board, and Economic Development Corporation agendas and minutes.
Cass County
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Official website for Cass County, Michigan government.
Chamber of Commerce Directory
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Current members of the Cassopolis Vandalia Chamber of Commerce in Cass County.
Genealogy
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Cass County genealogy databases and resources from MIGenWeb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Cass County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Cass County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Cass 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 Cass County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Cass 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 Cass County records available online? ▼
Online access in Cass 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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