Cheboygan County

Cheboygan County is located in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, bordered by the Straits of Mackinac to the north and forming part of Michigan's extensive Great Lakes coastline. Cheboygan County seat is the City of Cheboygan, situated where the Cheboygan area River meets Lake Huron. Established in 1853 and organized in 1853, Cheboygan County includes approximately 716 square miles of land and 889 square miles of water, making it a significant waterfront county. The population is approximately 25,500 residents according to recent census estimates. Major landmarks include the Mackinac Bridge corridor, the historic Cheboygan area Opera House, Cheboygan Crib Light, and numerous state parks including Cheboygan County State Park and Aloha State Park. Cheboygan County is renowned for its inland waterway system, connecting several lakes and rivers, making it a premier destination for boating and fishing enthusiasts. Cheboygan County Recorder and Register of Deeds office is located at Cheboygan County Building at 870 South Main Street in Cheboygan, MI 49721. Cheboygan County Clerk's office operates from the same building and handles elections, vital records requests, and various administrative functions. Cheboygan County Assessor's office, also at 870 South Main Street, manages property assessments and equalization throughout Cheboygan County. What makes Cheboygan County unique is its strategic location as a path to the Upper Peninsula, its rich maritime heritage including the Historic Cheboygan area River Front Range Light, and its role as a year-round outdoor recreation destination with extensive forests, waterways, and access to both Lake Huron and numerous inland lakes.

• Cheboygan Register of Deeds and Register of Deeds office is located at Cheboygan County Building at 870 South Main Street in Cheboygan, MI 49721.
• Cheboygan County Clerk's office operates from the same building and handles elections, vital records requests, and various administrative functions.

The Cheboygan County Court serves Cheboygan County, Michigan and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The courthouse is located in the county seat of this county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Michigan online court portal.

Cheboygan County Michigan court jurisdiction is located in Cheboygan County, Michigan. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims. The court is located at 870 S. Main Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Mugshots and booking photographs are generally available through direct requests to the Sheriff's Office, though online databases may have limited availability.
• Cheboygan County does not currently maintain a full online mugshot database, so requesters should contact the jail division directly.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of arrest reports and booking photographs as permitted under Michigan FOIA guidelines.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows Michigan state guidelines, allowing for the release of detainees pending trial, provided they meet the set conditions.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Online case lookup is available through the Michigan Court Access and Management System (MiCAMS) for participating courts, though Cheboygan County's online access may be limited compared to larger counties.
• Certified copies of court documents are available for a fee, typically $10 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, plus a certification fee.
• Research fees may apply for extensive searches exceeding basic case lookup services.

• The Register of Deeds offers an online property record search through Cheboygan County website at www.cheboygancounty.net, providing free public access to recorded documents dating back multiple decades.
• Certified copies of recorded documents are available for $1 per page plus a $3 certification fee.
• Cheboygan County Equalization Department and City/Township Assessor, located at 870 South Main Street (phone: 231-627-8671), maintain property tax assessment records, property characteristic data, and valuation information.
• Property tax records can be searched online through Cheboygan County's property tax search portal, which provides access to current and prior year tax bills, special assessments, and payment history.
• Cheboygan County Treasurer's office, same building, processes tax payments and handles tax foreclosure matters.

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

• Death certificates follow the same fee structure and processing timeline, with Cheboygan County clerk able to provide certified copies of deaths occurring in Cheboygan County.
• For birth and death records over 100 years old or for genealogical research, requesters may need to contact the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records Division in Lansing.
• Marriage certificates (certified copies of completed marriage records) are also available from the County Clerk for $16.
• Requesters must provide valid government-issued photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record (parent, legal representative, family member).
• Online ordering of vital records is available through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services VitalChek service at www.michigan.gov/mdhhs, though expedited processing and service fees apply.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Building permits, zoning approvals, and land use permits in unincorporated areas of Cheboygan County are handled by Cheboygan County Building and Safety Department at 870 South Main Street (phone: 231-627-8489).