How to Search Mason County Records (Start Here)
Mason County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Mason 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 | 51st Circuit
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51st Judicial Circuit Court of Mason County.
Court | 79th District
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79th District Court of Mason County jurisdiction, address, and contact information.
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Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates | VineLink
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VineLink index of Mason County Sheriff's Office inmate records.
Recorded Documents
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Mason County Register of Deeds access to deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents.
Sex Offenders
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Michigan State Police registry of statewide and Mason County sex offenders.
Property & Tax Records
Property | City of Ludington
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City of Ludington parcel records, tax history, and utility billing records.
Property | County Tax Records
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Mason County property tax rolls, owner information, tax, assessment, and property sales information.
Property | Pere Marquette Charter Township
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Pere Marquette Charter Township property assessment, tax records, permits, utility billing, and delinquent personal property records.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery Directory
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FindAGrave records of Mason County cemeteries, cemetery maps, interments, grave photos, birth and death dates.
Vital Records
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Instructions and forms from the County Clerk for ordering copies of vital records.
Business, Voter & Other
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Census | 1860
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1860 census records for Mason County from the Western Michigan Genealogy Society.
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Notaries
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Mason county notary search from the Michigan Secretary of State.
Subdivision Plats
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Find and download pdf images of subdivision plats in Mason County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Mason County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Mason County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Mason 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 Mason County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Mason 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 Mason County records available online? ▼
Online access in Mason 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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