How to Search Ottawa County Records (Start Here)
Ottawa County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Ottawa 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 | 20th Circuit
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20th Circuit of Ottawa County schedule, e-filing, fees, protection orders, Jury information, and considerably more.
Court | 20th Circuit Payments
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Search 20th Circuit Court case records and pay fines and fees online.
Court | 20th Circuit Records
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Ottawa County Clerk records for the 20th Circuit Court and the 58th District Court. Fee per search. Searches by case number are free.
Court | 20th Circuit Schedule
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Daily schedule for the 20th Circuit Court.
Court | 58th District
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58th District Court of Ottawa County jurisdiction, mission statement, procedures, fines, reports, and legal self help.
Court | 58th District Payments
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Online ticket search and payment service for the Ottawa County 58th District Court.
Court | 58th District Records
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Ottawa County 58th District Court and 20th Circuit Court records. Fee per search. No charge for searches by case number.
Court | 58th District Schedule
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58th District Court of Ottawa County daily schedule.
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Court | Probate Schedule
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Probate Court of Ottawa County daily schedule.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates | Sheriff
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Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Jail current inmate search.
Inmates | VineLink
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Searchable index of Ottawa County inmates from VineLink.
Recorded Documents
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Ottawa County Register of Deeds land records and recorded documents.
Sex Offenders
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Statewide and Ottawa County registered offender search from the Michigan State Police.
Property & Tax Records
Dog Licenses
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Search for and renew your Ottawa County dog license.
Notaries
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Search Ottawa County or statewide for notary registrations.
Property | Allendale Charter Township
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Allendale Charter Township property assessment, property tax, building permit, and utility billing records.
Property | Blendon Township
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Blendon Township property tax, assessment, and special assessment searches.
Property | City of Coopersville
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Property, land, special assessment, current tax, cemetery, and utility billing searches for the City of Coopersville.
Property | City of Grand Haven
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City of Grand Haven property, assessment, current tax, delinquent personal property tax, miscellaneous receivable, utility billing, special assessment, and property sales records.
Property | City of Holland
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City of Holland in Ottawa and Allegan Counties property tax, assessment, sales, special assessment, permit, and delinquent personal property records.
Property | City of Hudsonville
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Property, tax, property sales, special assessment, and utility billing searches for the City of Hudsonville.
Property | City of Zeeland
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City of Zeeland property, land, current tax, and building department permit searches.
Property | County GIS
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Ottawa County GIS (Geographical Information System) interactive map parcel search.
Property | County Tax & Assessment
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Ottawa County Treasurer and Equalization Offices real property assessment and tax records.
Property | Georgetown Township
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Georgetown Township property, assessment, property tax, delinquent personal property tax, property sales, special assessment, cemetery, utility billing searches, and online payments.
Property | Grand Haven Township
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Grand Haven Township property tax and assessment records, miscellaneous receivables, property sales, special assessment, and utility billing searches.
Property | Holland Township
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Holland Township property assessment, current tax, property sales, special assessment, permit, and utility billing records.
Property | Jamestown Charter Township
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Property assessment, tax, and sales records, building permit, and utility billing records for Jamestown Charter Township.
Property | Olive Township
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Olive Township property assessment, sales record, and current tax searches.
Property | Park Township
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Park Township property assessment, current tax, property sales, utility record, special assessment, and permit record searches.
Property | Polkton Charter Township
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Polkton Charter Township in Ottawa County property assessment, current tax, and sales records.
Property | Port Sheldon Township
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Property tax, assessment, and sales records for Port Sheldon Township.
Property | Robinson Township
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Robinson Township property assessment and current tax record searches.
Property | Spring Lake Township
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Property assessment, current tax, and sales records for Spring Lake Township in Ottawa County.
Property | Spring Lake Village
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Village of Spring Lake property tax, building permit, and utility billing records.
Property | Tallmadge Charter Township
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Tallmadge Charter Township real property assessment, tax, and sales searches, building permit, and rental property records.
Property | Wright Township
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Wright Township online property, land, assessment, and tax record searches.
Property | Zeeland Charter Township
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Zeeland Charter Township property, current tax, and special assessment records.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery & Burial Records
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Searchable index of 94 cemeteries in Ottawa County, offering interment names and dates, cemetery maps, and grave photographs.
Restaurant Inspections
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Ottawa County Health Department online restaurant and food establishment inspection reports.
Vital Records
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Order birth, death, and marriage certificates from the Ottawa County Clerk's Office online.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Agendas and Minutes form meetings of the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners, and ancillary boards and committees.
Business Directory
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Ottawa County Area member business directory from the Michigan West Coast chamber of commerce.
Business Names
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County Clerk of Ottawa County business name search by business or owner name.
Census | 1860
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Ottawa County census records of 1860 from the Western Michigan Genealogical Society.
Cities, Townships, Villages
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Directory of townships, villages, and cities in Ottawa County.
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Genealogy | MIGenWeb
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Genealogy archives, lookups, and databases for Ottawa County from MIGenWeb.
Jobs
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Employment opportunities available with Ottawa County government.
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Subdivision Plats
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Download digital images of Ottawa County subdivision plats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Ottawa County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Ottawa County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County records available online? ▼
Online access in Ottawa 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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