How to Search Monroe County Records (Start Here)
Monroe County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Monroe 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 | 1st District
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1st District Court of Monroe County jurisdiction information, juror info, mission statement, fines, costs, fees, orders and directives.
Court | 38th Circuit
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38th Circuit Court of Monroe County jurisdiction and juror information, directory, orders and directives, Friend of the Court info.
Court | Probate
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Monroe County Probate Court information, orders & directives, Judges, staff, fees, jurisdiction, responsibilities.
Court | Probate Records
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Monroe County Probate Court case record searches.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates | Vinelink
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Monroe County Sheriff's Office inmate records from VineLink.
Most Wanted
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Sheriff Office of Monroe County most wanted fugitives.
Recorded Documents
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Monroe County Register of Deeds free recorded document search and pay searches that offer document images.
Sex Offenders
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Michigan State Police registry of sex offenders in Monroe County.
Property & Tax Records
Notaries
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Monroe County notary public registration search from the Michigan Secretary of State.
Property | Ash Township
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Property, assessment, sales records, and current tax records for Ash Township.
Property | Bedford Township
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Property, sales, tax records, building permit, special assessment, and utility billing records for Bedford Township in Monroe County.
Property | Berlin Charter Township
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Berlin Charter Township property and tax records. Requires registration.
Property | City of Luna Pier
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City of Luna Pier property, land, property sales, building permit, and current tax records.
Property | City of Monroe
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Property, land, current tax, delinquent personal property, permit, and utility billing records for the City of Monroe in Monroe County.
Property | City of Petersburg
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Current property tax record search for the City of Petersburg.
Property | County Tax Records
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Monroe County property records, original tax bills, and delinquent tax records.
Property | Dundee Township
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Dundee Township property, property tax, and building permit records.
Property | Erie Township
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Erie Township property, assessment comparables, property tax, permit, and special assessment records.
Property | Exeter Township
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Property, property tax, and building permit records for Exeter Township in Monroe County.
Property | Frenchtown Charter Township
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Property, sales, property tax, and utility billing records for Frenchtown Charter Township.
Property | Ida Township
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Property and land, current tax, and permit records for Ida Township in Monroe County.
Property | Monroe Charter Township
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Monroe Charter Township property, building permit, and property tax records.
Property | Raisinville Township
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Property, sales comparable, and property tax searches for Raisinville Township in Monroe County.
Property | Summerfield Township
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Property, land, and current tax record searches for Summerfield Township.
Property | Whiteford Township
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Property, assessment, current tax, and property sales searches for Whiteford Township in Monroe County.
Voters
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Find the status of your Monroe County absentee ballot or voter registration.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemeteries & Graves
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Index of 114 cemeteries in Monroe County, including cemetery maps, interments, dates, burial site photographs.
Obituaries
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Newspaper obituary notices from the Monroe County Historical Commission Archives.
Vital Records
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Order Monroe County vital records online.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Monroe County Board of Commissioner meetings Board Minutes and Agendas.
Business Directory
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Monroe County Chamber of Commerce local member business directory.
Genealogy | Genealogical Society
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Monroe County Genealogical Society available genealogy records and resources.
Genealogy | Library
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Index of genealogy resources available from the Monroe County Library.
Genealogy | MIGenWeb
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Monroe County genealogy and historical resources from MIGenWeb.
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Subdivision Plats
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Find and download Monroe County subdivision plats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Monroe County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Monroe County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Monroe 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 Monroe County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Monroe 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 Monroe County records available online? ▼
Online access in Monroe 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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