How to Search Saint Joseph County Records (Start Here)
Saint Joseph County maintains separate search systems for court records, assessor data, and recorded documents. Search each where you need specifically.
- Check the Saint Joseph 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 | 45th Circuit
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Information about St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court and online Circuit and Juvenile Division payments.
Court | District 3B
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Information about District 3B Court in St. Joseph County and online citation, court fine, and probation payments.
Court | Probate
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Probate Court of St. Joseph County information.
Genealogy
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Information from the County Clerk on how to request marriage, birth, death, and court record genealogy searches.
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Most Wanted | Child Support
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Friend of the Court list of persons most wanted in St. Joseph County for nonpayment of child support.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Foreclosure Sales
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Sheriff Deed Auctions scheduled in St. Joseph County.
Inmates | Vinelink
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VineLink index of St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office inmate records searchable by offender ID or name.
Recorded Documents
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Register of Deeds for St. Joseph County online search of mortgages, deeds, tax liens, death certificates, easements, and other recorded documents.
Property & Tax Records
Delinquent Taxes
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St. Joseph County delinquent property tax records.
Maps
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Downloadable county maps, including aerial photography, parcels, county commission districts, voter precincts, public recreation areas, school districts, and zip codes.
Maps | Plat & Condo
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Downloadable pdf files of Plat and Condo maps listed by municipality.
Maps | Tax
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St. Joseph County pdf tax maps listed by municipality.
Notaries
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Find a Secretary of State registered notary in St. Joseph County.
Property | Antrim Township
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Township of Florence assessment, current tax, and property sales searches.
Property | Burr Oak Township
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Property assessment and tax record search for Burr Oak Township.
Property | City of Sturgis
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City of Sturgis property, land, property tax, special assessment, delinquent personal property, and building department records.
Property | City of Three Rivers
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City of Three Rivers property tax and assessment, delinquent personal property, utility, special assessment records, and online bill payments.
Property | Colon Township
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Property assessment, sales, and tax record searches for Colon Township.
Property | Constantine Township
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Constantine Township in St. Joseph County property tax, assessment, and property sales records.
Property | County GIS
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St. Joseph County GIS interactive map parcel record search viewable in desktop or mobile versions.
Property | County Tax Records
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St. Joseph County Land Resource Center property, tax records, and recent sales.
Property | Fabius Township
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Property assessment and current tax records for the Township of Fabius.
Property | Fawn River Township
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Township of Fawn River assessment and property tax records.
Property | Lockport Township
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Property sales, assessment, and tax searches for Lockport Township.
Property | Mendon Township
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Property records including assessment and current taxes for Mendon Township.
Property | Mottville Township
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Township of Mottville property assessment, sales, and current property tax searches.
Property | Nottawa Township
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Township of Nottawa property searches, including assessment, tax, and sales records.
Property | Park Township
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Park Township property assessment and tax record searches.
Property | Sherman Township
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Township of Sherman assessment and current property tax searches.
Property | White Pigeon Township
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Township of White Pigeon property assessment, tax, and sales record searches.
Property | White Pigeon Village
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Village of White Pigeon property tax and utility billing records.
Vital Records (Birth/Death/Marriage)
Cemetery & Burial Records
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Index of over 70 cemeteries in St. Joseph County, including interment records, cemetery maps, notes, messages, and photographs.
Death Records
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County Clerk online search of death records in St. Joseph County.
Deaths | 1867-1929
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1867-1929 deaths in St. Joseph County listed alphabetically by name.
Marriage Application
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Complete a St. Joseph County Clerk marriage application online.
Vital Records
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Order a St. Joseph County birth, death, marriage, or divorce record online.
Business, Voter & Other
Business Directoy
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Three Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce directory of member businesses.
Commissioners Minutes
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Meeting Minutes from the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners.
Maps | Subdivision Plats
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State of Michigan database of digital images of subdivision plats, searchable by county.
St. Joseph County
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Official web page for St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Staff Directory
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St. Joseph County staff phone directory listed both by department and last name.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Saint Joseph County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Saint Joseph County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Saint Joseph 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 Saint Joseph County records available online? ▼
Online access in Saint Joseph 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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