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Harbor Springs Police Department
The Harbor Springs Police Department keeps the incident and arrest records its officers write, and the city page gives its contacts.
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As a small town, Harbor Springs relies on Emmet County and the State of Michigan for its public records. The cards below are the Michigan state offices, and the Emmet County offices are on our Emmet County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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City of Harbor Springs
The City of Harbor Springs publishes its council meetings, its notices and the contacts for its office.
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Michigan Business Entity Search
Search for a business entity licensed to do business in Michigan.
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Michigan Courts
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Vital records
Michigan Birth Records
Request birth records from the State of Michigan Vital Records Office.
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Michigan Archived Death Records Search
Lookup Michigan death records from the 19th century by accessing the MI Genealogical Death Indexing System.
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Michigan Teacher Lookup
Search for a teacher's credential status with the Michigan Department of Education.
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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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Property records
Michigan State Foreclosed Real Property Search
Search the state treasurer listings of State Foreclosed Land Auctions for Michigan.
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Michigan Unclaimed Property
Search property and claim status from the office of the state treasurer.
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Harbor Springs at a glance
- County
- Emmet County
- County seat
- Petoskey
- Population
- 1,274
- Emmet County population
- 34,112
- Local records
- Emmet County offices
- ZIP codes
- 49740
About Harbor Springs public records
Harbor Springs, a place of 1,274 people, keeps its own council and town business records. The Emmet County offices are in Petoskey, the county seat. Each Emmet County office is listed on our Emmet County page.
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Harbor Springs public-records FAQs
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How do I register to vote in Harbor Springs, Michigan?
Voter registration in Michigan is run by the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections, and the city or township clerk keeps the roll for Harbor Springs. You can register online, by mail or in person. 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 get a birth or death certificate in Harbor Springs, Michigan?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. The fee is $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. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred.
How do I look up property records in Harbor Springs, Michigan?
Deeds for property in Harbor Springs are recorded by the county Register of Deeds, the city or township assessor sets the assessed value, and the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent sends the tax bill. Our Emmet County page lists those offices.
How do I request a Harbor Springs police report?
Incident and crash reports for Harbor Springs come from the Harbor Springs Police Department, the office linked above. Ask its records staff for a copy and give the date, the location and the report or case number if you have it.
How do I find business license records in Harbor Springs, Michigan?
Businesses that operate in Harbor Springs register with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division, which runs the state business entity search. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.
How do I run a Michigan criminal background check?
Michigan criminal history checks are run by the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. The fee is $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273). 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.