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Vital records

Michigan Vital Records Office

Order certified copies of Michigan birth, death, marriage and divorce records from the MDHHS Division of Vital Records by mail, online or in person.

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Police & jail

Bay County Sheriff's Office

503 Third Street Bay City, Michigan 48708 Voice: (989) 895-4050 Fax: (989) 895-4058, Bay County Law Enforcement Center 503 Third St., Bay City, MI.

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County court

Michigan MiCOURT case search

MiCOURT Case Search, run by the Michigan courts, lets you pick a participating trial court and look up its cases; some courts show criminal convictions only if sentencing was within seven years.

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Bentley at a glance

County
Bay County
County seat
Bay City
Bay County population
103,856
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Bay County offices

About Bentley public records

The Michigan State Police Bureau of Investigation maintains a statewide criminal repository, which can be accessed for full background checks. The local judiciary in Bentley is served by the Bay County District Court, which handles a range of legal matters pertinent to residents. The Bay County Clerk issues certified birth, death and marriage records for events in the county. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records office in Lansing issues them statewide, with a state birth record $34. Property records can be accessed through the Bay City/Township Assessor's Office and the Register of Deeds, with many documents available online to help with easy searches.

Individuals and organizations can contact the Chamber at (989) 894-5123 to access these public records. Residents can obtain copies of these documents by visiting the office or by submitting a request by mail. The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at (989) 894-5555. Bentley voters are served by the Bay County Clerk/Elections Division, located at 515 Center Avenue, Room 103, Bay City, MI 48708, phone (989) 895-4120, website www.baycounty.net/Departments/Clerk. Individuals and organizations can contact the corporation at (989) 895-6070 to access this information.

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How do I register to vote in Bentley, Michigan?

Voter registration in Michigan is run by the Michigan Bureau of Elections and local election officials. Its site lists the registration deadline, online voter registration, polling places and the local election office for Bentley.

How do I look up property records in Bentley, Michigan?

Deeds for property in Bentley are recorded by the Bay County Register of Deeds, and the city or town assessor keeps the tax values. Our Bay County page lists the county offices.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Bentley, Michigan?

Certified birth and death certificates for events in Michigan come from the state vital records office, Michigan Vital Records. Its site lists who may order a copy, the fee and how to order.

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