How to Search Jackson County Records (Start Here)
Jackson County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Jackson 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 Calendars
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Jackson County District, Circuit, and Probate Courts calendar.
Court Records
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Jackson County 12th Judicial District Court, 4th Circuit Court, and Probate Court case records.
Courts
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Court directory for the Jackson County 4th Circuit Court and Probate Court, 12th Judicial District Court, and Friend of the Court.
Most Wanted
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12th District Court Probation Department list of most wanted for probation violation.
Jail & Inmate Records
Crime Map
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GIS crime incident map from the Jackson County Sheriff Office, and law enforcement from the City of Jackson, and the Townships of Blackman-Leoni, Columbia, and Napoleon.
Forms
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Online Jackson County forms, including applications, FOIA requests, commissioner, and sheriff forms.
Inmates | VineLink
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VineLink index of Jackson County Sheriff's Department offender records.
Recorded Documents
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Jackson County Register of Deeds current recorded documents and historical deeds & mortgages filed between 1800 and 1964.
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Property & Tax Records
Assumed Business Names
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Jackson County Clerk's Office records of assumed business names (DBAs).
Foreclosed Properties
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Jackson County listing of foreclosed properties for sale.
Property | Blackman Charter Township
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Property and land records, current tax, building department permits, special assessments, and utility billing record searches for Blackman Charter Township.
Property | Brooklyn Village
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Property tax and utility billing record searches for the Village of Brooklyn in Jackson County.
Property | City of Jackson
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City of Jackson property, assessment, tax records, property sales, utility billing, permits, and miscellaneous receivables searches, and online payments.
Property | Columbia Township
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Property and land, assessment comparables, current tax, special assessment, utility billing, and building permit records for Columbia Township in Jackson County.
Property | Concord Township
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Concord Township property, land, and property sales records.
Property | County GIS
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Jackson County GIS map property databases. Use the parcel viewer fo find parcels and view assessment and ownership information. Use the real estate viewer to find properties for sale and flood plain info.
Property | County Tax & Assessments
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Jackson County assessment property records, property sales, and delinquent tax search and payments.
Property | Grass Lake Charter Township
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Grass Lake Charter Township property, land, property sales, and current tax records.
Property | Henrietta Township
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Property, land, and tax record search for Henrietta Township.
Property | Leoni Township
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Leoni Township property, tax record, property sales, permits, special assessment, utility billing, and miscellaneous receivable searches.
Property | Napoleon Township
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Property, assessment, property tax, property sales, and utility billing records for Napoleon Township.
Property | Norvell Township
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Property, assessment, sales records, and current tax records for Norvell Township.
Property | Pulaski Township
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Pulaski Township property and current property tax records.
Property | Rives Township
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Property, assessment, tax, sales, and special assessment records for Rives Township.
Property | Spring Arbor Township
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Spring Arbor Township property, sales comparables, current tax records, utility billing, and special assessment records.
Property | Summit Township
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Property, property sales, current tax, utility, and special assessment records for Summit Township.
Property | Tompkins Township
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Tompkins Township property assessment, tax, and sales records, and online tax payments.
Property | Waterloo Township
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Property and tax records, and sales comparables for Waterloo Township.
Voting and Voters
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GIS map of voting precincts, locations, and commissioner districts, and a searchable index of Jackson County voters.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery Directory
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Searchable index from FindAGrave of 140 cemeteries in Jackson County, including interment records, cemetery maps, dates, and gravestone photos.
Deaths
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Jackson County Clerk recorded death records from 1845 to present.
Genealogy | MI Family History
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Michigan Family genealogy resources for Jackson County, including births, deaths, marriages, civil war interments and pensioners, and more.
Marriages
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Jackson County Clerk records of marriages recorded from the 1800s to present.
Vital Records
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Jackson County Clerk instructions on how to obtain a birth, marriage, or death record.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Jackson County Board of Commissioners and Standing Committees agendas, minutes, and videos.
Business Directory
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Jackson Chamber of Commerce member business directory.
Campaign Finance
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Campaign finance reports from the Jackson County Clerk.
Jackson County
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Official Jackson County, Michigan government website.
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Notaries
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Jackson County or statewide notary search from the Secretary of State.
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Restaurant Inspection Reports
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Jackson County Health Department restaurant and food service inspection reports.
Subdivision Plats
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Digital images of subdivision plats in Jackson County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Jackson County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Jackson County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Jackson 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 Jackson County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Jackson 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 Jackson County records available online? ▼
Online access in Jackson 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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