Charlevoix County

• Charlevoix County Register of Deeds, also at 301 State Street, maintains all land records, deeds, mortgages, and property documents.

Charlevoix County Michigan Court is located at: Charlevoix County Courthouse 210 State Street\nCharlevoix, MI 49720 Phone: (231) 547-7200\nFax: (231) 547-7201

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Arrest records in Charlevoix County are public records subject to Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCLA 15.231 et seq.), and requests can be submitted to the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office.
• Written FOIA requests should include the subject's name, date of birth if known, and the approximate date of arrest.
• Fees for copies and staff time may apply according to Charlevoix County's FOIA procedures.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally available through the Sheriff's Office by FOIA request, though some recent booking information may be accessible through the jail intake process.
• Response time for FOIA requests is typically five business days, with possible extensions.

Arrest Records

• The process for obtaining these records makes sure transparency while protecting the privacy of individuals involved.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Michigan allows for the release of detainees pending trial, with specific conditions set by the court.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Charlevoix County Probate Court, at the same address (phone: 231-547-7230), manages estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health proceedings, and juvenile matters.
• The Michigan Court system provides access to case information through the statewide case search at courts.michigan.gov, though availability varies by court.
• Copying fees are typically $1.00 per page for standard documents, with certification adding $10.00 per document.
• More complex research requests may incur additional fees based on staff time.

• Document recording fees vary by document type, with standard deeds typically costing $30.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page, plus additional fees for transfer tax when applicable.
• Images of recorded documents can be viewed and printed for a small fee.
• Charlevoix County Equalization Department at 301 State Street (phone: 231-547-7222) maintains property tax assessment records, property characteristics, sales studies, and agricultural exemption information.
• Property tax records can be searched online through Charlevoix County's GIS system and property database, which provides parcel maps, assessment values, tax amounts, and ownership information at no charge.
• Certified copies of recorded documents are available for $10.00 plus $1.00 per page and require in-person or mail requests with proper identification.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time for in-person requests is typically same-day if the record is on file; mail requests take approximately two to three weeks.
• Death certificates for deaths in Charlevoix County cost $14.00 for the first certified copy and $7.00 for additional copies, with the same identification requirements.
• Marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk's office; couples must apply in person with valid photo identification, social security numbers, and payment of the $30.00 license fee.
• Marriage ceremony records can be obtained for $14.00 per certified copy.
• Divorce records (judgments of divorce) are maintained by the 33rd Circuit Court, not the Clerk's vital records division, and must be requested through the Circuit Court Clerk at the same address.