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Iosco County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Tawas City
- Population
- 25,237
- Area
- 1,890 sq mi
- Founded
- 1840
- Cities and towns
- 5
Iosco County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Iosco County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement services across Iosco County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Iosco County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within Iosco County, including the East Tawas Police Department and the Oscoda Township Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Iosco County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 420 West Lake Street in Tawas City, Michigan 48763, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Iosco County and provides jail services. Iosco County Jail, operated by the Sheriff's Office at the same location, houses pretrial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Iosco County are maintained by Iosco County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, following the procedures outlined under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Iosco County are taken and retained by Iosco 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 or online databases.
The facility is located at 428 West Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48763. You can call the jail directly at (989) 362-6164 to inquire about an inmate.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Iosco County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Iosco County
- Old mine sites
- 4
- Past producers, now closed
- 4
- Producing when recorded
- 8
- Worked underground, in the mine records
- 1
- Main minerals
- Clay; Gypsum-Anhydrite
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 59
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- sand pit, gravel pit, quarry
- Maps surveyed
- 1966 to 1989
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 12 mine sites inside the county: 4 past producers, now closed, 8 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 59 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Clay; Gypsum-Anhydrite.
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.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Iosco County (12 shown, 59 unnamed on the map)
- Tawas City Eastern Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Tawas City Western Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Alabaster Mine and MillGypsum-Anhydrite | Producer | Surface
- Alabaster QuarryGypsum-Anhydrite | Producer
- Michigan Gypsum Pit & MillGypsum-Anhydrite | Producer | Surface
- Michigan Gypsum Pit and MillGypsum-Anhydrite | Producer | Surface
- National City QuarryGypsum-Anhydrite | Past Producer | Surface
- National Pit & MillGypsum-Anhydrite | Producer | Surface
- Natl Gypsum Co PitGypsum-Anhydrite | Past Producer | Underground
- Tawas QuarryGypsum-Anhydrite | Producer | Surface
- Burge Pit and MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State of Michigan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
Michigan abandoned mine maps ranks every county and town in the state by the workings recorded inside it, names the office that holds the mine maps, and says what to do if the ground moves.
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.
Labor Department file
Wage and hour cases in Iosco County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 13 investigations in Iosco County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $101,895 in back wages agreed for 113 workers. The county is the one the Census Bureau puts each employer's ZIP code in. Snapshot of April 22, 2026; a case here is a finding by the Division, not a court judgment.
- Investigations closed
- 13
- Back wages agreed
- $101,895
- Workers due back wages
- 113
- Civil money penalties
- $5,833
- Employers on the record
- 11
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T & C Communications, LLC | East Tawas | 1 | $53,330 | 3 |
| Morse & Associates, Inc. | Oscoda | 1 | $6,974 | 79 |
| G's Pizzeria & Deli- E. Tawas, LLC | East Tawas | 1 | $2,415 | 19 |
| Brummeler Inc. | East Tawas | 1 | $346 | 8 |
| B&B General Contracting Inc. | Oscoda | 1 | $39 | 1 |
| Carter's, Inc. | Oscoda | 2 | $0 | 0 |
| Hungry Howies Properties Inc. | East Tawas | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Extendicare Health Services, Inc. | Tawas City | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| SteppingStones Preschool Childcare Center LLC | East Tawas | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Oscoda Aeropsace Services LLC | Oscoda | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Airtecs & Parts Services, LLC | Oscoda | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Iosco County record, by back wages agreed; 2 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record in this row. The Michigan wage theft records page ranks the whole state.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Iosco County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Iosco County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Iosco County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Iosco 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 Iosco 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 Iosco 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 Iosco County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Iosco County are kept by the Iosco 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 Iosco 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 Iosco 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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