How to Search Manistee County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
Manistee County, Michigan — Circuit Court for felonies/major civil. District Court for misdemeanors. Register of Deeds for property documents.
Start your search with the databases listed here.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | 19th Judicial Circuit
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19th Judicial Circuit Court of Benzie and Manistee Counties.
Court | 85th District
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85th District Court of Manistee County home page.
Business, Voter & Other
Foreclosures
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Treasurer of Manistee County list of foreclosed properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Manistee County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Manistee County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Manistee County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Equalization / Local Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Manistee County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Manistee County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (local) / MDHHS (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Manistee County records available online? ▼
Online access in Manistee County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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