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Alger County Clerk/Register of Deeds
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Alger County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Munising
- Population
- 8,842
- Area
- 5,036 sq mi
- Founded
- 1885
- Cities and towns
- 9
Alger County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Alger County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Alger County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Alger County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Alger County includes the Munising City Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Alger County is primarily provided by Alger County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 101 East Varnum Street in Munising, Michigan 49862. Inmate information and jail rosters can be obtained by calling the jail directly at or by visiting the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Alger County are maintained by Alger County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, often requiring a formal request under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup is available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing residents to find information about current inmates.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Alger County are taken and retained by Alger County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the arrest records and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. While some mugshots may be available online through the Sheriff's website or third-party services, access may be restricted based on privacy laws.
101 Court Street, Munising, MI 49862 • Phone: 517-335-8656 Alger County Court shares the courthouse facility and can be contacted for Alger County Probate Court, also located at the courthouse (phone: 906-387-3050), has jurisdiction over estates, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health proceedings, and juvenile delinquency cases.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Alger County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
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What is on record in Alger County
- Old mine sites
- 7
- Past producers, now closed
- 4
- Prospects and occurrences, never worked
- 3
- Producing when recorded
- 3
- Main minerals
- Copper; construction sand and gravel; Gold, Silver
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 74
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1968 to 1985
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 10 mine sites inside the county: 4 past producers, now closed, 3 prospects or occurrences that were never worked, 3 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 74 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Copper; construction sand and gravel; Gold, Silver.
A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. GeoWebFace shows historic mining sites as points; no agency page with underground workings outlines was found, and the OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds Michigan maps.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Alger County (10 shown, 74 unnamed on the map)
- Unnamed Copper ProspectCopper | Occurrence
- Unnamed Copper ProspectCopper | Occurrence
- Shaw and Lobb Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Unnamed Gold and Silver ProspectGold, Silver | Occurrence
- Alger Co PitsSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- Sand River PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- State Pit # 225Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State Pit # 65Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State Pit # 66Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Linberg QuarryStone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | Surface
Michigan abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Alger County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 7 investigations in Alger County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $27,343 in back wages agreed for 177 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.
- Investigations closed
- 7
- Back wages agreed
- $27,343
- Workers due back wages
- 177
- Civil money penalties
- $8,825
- Employers on the record
- 6
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Navigator Restaurant, Inc. | Munising | 1 | $10,943 | 21 |
| Possum Hollar, Inc. | Munising | 1 | $470 | 3 |
| Northern Motel of Munising, Inc. | Munising | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Timber Products Company | Munising | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Wing An-A Prayer, Inc. | Munising | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Brownstone Inn, Inc. | Au Train | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Alger County record, by back wages agreed; 2 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Michigan wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Alger County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Alger County Sheriff or a city police department in Alger County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Alger County, Michigan?
The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).
How can I look up sex offenders in Alger County, Michigan?
Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.
How do I register to vote in Alger County, Michigan?
Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.
How do I look up property records in Alger County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Alger County are kept by the Alger County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. Source: official state page.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Alger County, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.
How do I find business license records in Alger County, Michigan?
Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
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