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Ingham County at a glance

State
Michigan
County seat
Mason
Population
284,900
Area
560 sq mi
Founded
1838
Cities and towns
11

Ingham County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Ingham County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety in Ingham County's unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. Ingham County is served by several law enforcement agencies, including Ingham County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Ingham County is primarily provided by Ingham County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 630 N. Cedar Street in Mason, Michigan 48854. Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified at MCL 15.231 et seq, the public has the right to request arrest records, incident reports, and booking information from both the Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Ingham County are maintained by Ingham County Sheriff's Office and local police departments.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Ingham County are taken and retained by Ingham County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by submitting a request under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.

Ingham County Probate Court, also located at 313 West Kalamazoo Street (517-483-6500), has jurisdiction over estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health commitments, and adoptions. Business and licensing records in Ingham County are maintained by multiple agencies depending on the type of business activity. Ingham County Clerk's office at 341 S. Jefferson Street, Mason (517-676-7201) handles certain local business filings, including assumed name registrations (DBA - Doing Business As) for businesses operating under names other than the owner's legal name. 341 South Jefferson Street, Mason, MI 48854 • Phone: (517-676-7220

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Ingham County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

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What is on record in Ingham County

Old mine sites
8
Still producing
18
Main minerals
Clay; Fire Clay (Refractory); construction sand and gravel
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
121
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, sand pit
Maps surveyed
1965 to 1981
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 26 named mine sites inside the county, 8 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 121 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Clay; Fire Clay (Refractory); construction sand and gravel.

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.

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Ingham County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Ingham County (26 shown, 121 unnamed on the map)

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.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Ingham County, Michigan?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Ingham County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Ingham County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Ingham 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 Ingham 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 Ingham 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 Ingham County, Michigan?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Ingham County are kept by the Ingham 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 Ingham 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 Ingham 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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