How to Search Keweenaw County Records (Start Here)
Keweenaw County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Keweenaw 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 | 12th Judicial Circuit
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12th Judicial Circuit of Keweenaw County location, administrators, and court officers.
Court | 97th District
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97th District Court of Keweenaw County services and contact information.
Court | Magistrate Office
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The Magistrate Office of Keweenaw County handles traffic ticket payments, performs marriages, and conducts informal hearings. Find information here on the Magistrate Office hours, address, and contacts.
Court | Probate
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Keweenaw County Probate Court and Family Division of Circuit Court address, hours, and contact information.
Jail & Inmate Records
Forms & Documents
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County FOIA, zoning, building, and ordinances forms and documents.
Recorded Documents
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Information on how to contact the Keweenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds to obtain recorded documents.
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Property & Tax Records
Notaries
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Notaries in Keweenaw County registered with the Michigan Secretary of State.
Property | Equalization
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Information from the Equalization Department about how to obtain property records.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery Directory
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FindAGrave index of Keweenaw County cemeteries, interments, cemetery maps, photos, birth and death dates.
Business, Voter & Other
Directory
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Keweenaw County directory of offices, departments, commissions, and officials.
Genealogy | Genealogical Society
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Houghton-Keweenaw County Genealogical Society online records.
Keweenaw County
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Keweenaw County, Michigan government official website.
Meetings & Minutes
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Keweenaw County Commissioners, commission, and committee meetings and meeting minutes.
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Restaurant Inspections
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Keweenaw County restaurant and food service inspection reports from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department.
Subdivision Plats
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Find pdf format images of Keweenaw County subdivision plats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Keweenaw County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Keweenaw County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Keweenaw 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 Keweenaw County records available online? ▼
Online access in Keweenaw 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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