Population
886K
County Seat
Mount Clemens
Libraries
26
Schools
231
Searching Macomb County: what to expect
By Michigan standards Macomb County is well wired: 5 local sources publish directly from county offices, with state databases filling the remaining categories. For cases, go straight to courtpa.macombgov.org: Michigan courts search county by county, and that's Macomb County's entry point. The county's own strong points: gis.macombgov.org covers parcel and property-tax data, and macombcountymi-web.tylerhost.net handles local permits and licensing. One gap: vital records aren't published by the county itself. Use the Michigan vital records page for those. When the web runs out, the courthouse in Mount Clemens holds the paper.
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Edited by SearchSystems Editorial Team — verified against official government sources. About our editorial process.
Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Macomb County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Macomb County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Macomb County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
886,175
Population
Census estimate
354,251
Households
Census estimate
$73,876
Median income
Annual household
$216,200
Median home value
Census ACS
Mount Clemens
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
29 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Macomb County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Macomb County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | https://courtpa.macombgov.org/eservices/home.page.2 16th Judicial Circuit Court | Macomb County |
| Criminal records | VINE is not working right now - VINELink Contact Us - Michigan Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | World War I Service Records for Macomb County Macomb County Comprehensive Mapping Service |
| Vital records | Death records FAQs Birth records |
| Voter records | 2024 Michigan Election Results |
| Recorded documents | Real Property Official Records Search |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Macomb County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Macomb County Records
2026
Macomb County official government portal active
The official Macomb County government website at www.macombgov.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Macomb County court records portal verified
State court system links for Macomb County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Macomb County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Macomb County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Macomb County property records online
Macomb County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Macomb County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Macomb County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Macomb County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Michigan statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Michigan state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Macomb County Records
MYTH"Macomb County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Macomb County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Macomb County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Macomb County data."
FACTOnly the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Macomb County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Macomb County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Macomb County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.macombgov.org — Official Macomb County government website
- e.courts.michigan.gov — Court records — official source
- www.frasercitymi.gov — Property records — official source
- mi.uslandrecords.com — Recorded documents — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Macomb County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Macomb County, use Michigan's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Michigan statewide record systems:
- Michigan Court Records →
- Michigan Criminal Records →
- Michigan Property Records →
- Michigan Vital Records →
- Michigan Voter Records →
- Michigan Wants & Warrants →
- Michigan Licenses →
- Michigan Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Michigan statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Shortcuts for the most common Macomb County lookups:
About Macomb County, Michigan
Macomb County is located in eastern Michigan. The county seat is Mount Clemens (official site: https://www.macombgov.org/).
- Households: 354,251
- Median household income: $73,876
- Median home value: $216,200
- Below poverty line: 9.8%
- Land area: 479.4 sq mi
- Population density: 1,848.7 people / sq mi
World War I Service Records for Macomb County
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World War I Service Records for Macomb County · This set of military records was compiled after World War I, approximately in 1920 .
Macomb County Comprehensive Mapping Service
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Parcel mapping for Macomb County, Michigan with ownership and assessment layers. Click any parcel for the ownership and assessment record tied to it. The mapping updates on the county's cycle, so brand-new splits may take a season to appear.
Search options
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Download the Macomb County Real Estate Records Search Form or in writing to the Register of Deeds and provide the type of document being requested, Grantor/Grantee names, approximate date it was recorded, and either an address.
Municipal Directory | City of Sterling Heights | BS&A Online
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Office directory for Macomb County, Michigan. Contacts stay reasonably current, but offices move — the phone numbers outlive the addresses. It maps which office holds which record type, the question that stalls most searches.
Foreclosure auction and claims
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Macomb County is participating in a settlement of claims for surplus proceeds from previous tax foreclosure auctions. The settlement is for properties that were sold for more than the outstanding taxes and expenses between 2013 and 2020.
Online Payment Tax Search | Armada Township | BS&A Online
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Property assessment records for Macomb County, Michigan. Appeals go to this office on the schedule printed with each valuation notice. Pair it with the recorder's index — values here, the deeds themselves there.
Online Payment Tax Search | City of Center Line | BS&A Online
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Property assessment records for Macomb County, Michigan. Appeals go to this office on the schedule printed with each valuation notice. Researchers use these records to trace ownership when deed indexes are thin.
Records | Fraser, MI - Official Website
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The Records Bureau serves as the information center for businesses, attorneys, and the public.
Register to Vote - Michigan Voter Information Center
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Voter and election business for Macomb County is managed here. It is an official government source.
Preliminary Plat & Condominium Review
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The Land Division Act 288 of 1967 and the Condominium Act 59 of 1978 requires that developers, owners, or proprietors notify the MDOT and other state and local governments of their intent to develop a subdivision plat or condominium project in the State of Michigan.
https://courtpa.macombgov.org/eservices/home.page.2
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Court case information for Macomb County, Michigan. Coverage is deepest for recent decades and thins out further back — check the stated start dates. Case numbers speed searches considerably, but party names work.
16th Judicial Circuit Court | Macomb County
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The Macomb County 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States of America, has jurisdiction in all civil cases involving more than $25,000; domestic relations cases; cases seeking equitable relief.
Probate Court | Macomb County
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Case records from the Michigan courts serving Macomb County surface through this system. If a link breaks, start from macombgov.org directly.
Mount Clemens Public Library, MI
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<a href="http://www.mtclib.org/search/probate.php">Your Link Name</a>
Michigan | Pay a Ticket Online
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Michigan's statewide ticket-payment search. Find a payable citation by ticket number or name and settle it online without a court appearance, where the court allows.
Daily Calendar - D38 Macomb - Court Display
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Daily Calendar - D38 Macomb · 16101 Nine Mile Rd., Eastpointe, MI, 48021 · Today
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
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The sheriff's side of Macomb County record-keeping — bookings, incident reports, and records requests start here. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Sex Offender Registry
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City, County, Zip County: Use this search to locate all published offenders found in a specified city, county, or zip code area. See a Neighborhood Map: Street Address, City, Zip Code, County: Fill in one or more of these fields to search for sex offenders living in your area.
Death records FAQs
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Clair Shores, Sterling Heights or Warren, you can contact that city directly. Death certificates are obtained in the county where the death occurred. Mailing Address: Macomb County Death Records, 120 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Birth records
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Certified copies of Birth certificates are available if you are born in Macomb County and serve as an original document. Birth records are not public records and can only be obtained by the individual, parents of the individual, a legal guardian of the individual, an heir if the individual is deceased and relationship is shown with a court order.
Macomb County Funeral Master Index
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Birth, death, and marriage record requests for Macomb County route through this office. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Macomb Genealogy Research Service
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Local-history and genealogy holdings for Macomb County — older records and obituary indexes often surface here first. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds - Self-Service
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The data and information on this website is made available by the Office of the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds as a convenience to the public. The data and information provided herein is intended for the private non-commercial use of the general public.
Search for Licensee - Accela Citizen Access
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Once you are logged into your MiPLUS account, you can apply for a license, submit a request, or view existing records, by clicking on the word “Licenses”. Enter information below to search for a Licensee. Disclaimer: Licensing and registration records are made available on this website
Committees Owing Fines - Macomb County
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This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Macomb County. If a link breaks, the office homepage at macomb.mi.campaignfinance.us carries the new path.
About Macomb County
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This office maintains the official recorded-document index for Macomb County. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
LARA - Subdivisions
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The land-records trail for Macomb County runs through here: recorded deeds, liens, and related filings. If a link breaks, the office homepage at michigan.gov carries the new path.
Departments | Macomb County
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Macomb Community Action provides of Macomb County. Committed to being a leader in coordinating and providing quality, comprehensive workforce development, employment and training services. Martha T. Berry is a County-operated medical care facility offering rehabilitation for illness or injury, as well as long-term skilled nursing care. Helping people improve their lives by bringing the vast knowledge resources of Michigan State University
Macomb County government career opportunities
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Office directory for Macomb County, Michigan. It maps which office holds which record type, the question that stalls most searches. Directories like this exist because the right office varies by county — confirm before you mail anything.
Empty the Shelters Adoption Event | Macomb County
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With BPF funding, adoption fees are reduced, some of the adoption fees are completely SPONSORED! You can view our current adoptable pets and complete an adoption application here: https://animalcontrol.macombgov.org/AnimalControl-Adopt .
Notary application
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A notarization on a document certifies that the person whose signature is entered on the document personally appeared before the notary, established their identity, and personally signed the document in the presence of the notary. What are the qualifications to become a Michigan notary public? Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal presence; Be a resident of the county
Voter registration statistics - Michigan Voter Information Center
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There are approximately 7.3 million active registered voters in Michigan.
Mount Clemens Public Library Local History Sketches The Macomb County Building
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a crew of 75 men, most of them county residents, worked 24 hours per day, assisted by floodlights Michigan's governor, Wilber M. Brucker, was chief · among the dignitaries present on July 1, 1931, when · the cornerstone was laid for the new Macomb County
Macomb County, Michigan Genealogy
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For historical Macomb County research, this collection carries indexes the government offices no longer keep at the counter. If a link breaks, start from ole.net directly.
🌐 ole.net
2024 Michigan Election Results
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Voter registration and election information for Michigan. Absentee and mail-ballot tracking usually runs through the same portal. It is the fastest way to verify a registration survived a move or name change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Macomb County?
Macomb County court cases are filed with the County Clerk. Search the Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan portal: https://e.courts.michigan.gov/eTix/searchPage3cart.html. For federal matters, see PACER.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Michigan if I wasn't convicted?
In Michigan, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Michigan's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Michigan State Police.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in Michigan?
Yes — in Michigan, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
How do I run a Michigan background check?
Michigan background checks are handled by the Michigan State Police. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.