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Leelanau County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Leland
- Population
- 22,301
- Area
- 2,532 sq mi
- Founded
- 1863
- Cities and towns
- 9
Leelanau County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Leelanau County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Leelanau County.
Police Departments. Leelanau County is served by Leelanau County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments, including the Suttons Bay Village Police Department and the Northport Village Police Department. Each agency has jurisdiction over its respective area, with the Sheriff's Office covering unincorporated regions and the village departments focusing on their local communities.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Leelanau County Sheriff's Office, located at 8525 E. Government Center Drive, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, is the primary law enforcement agency for Leelanau County. Municipal police departments operate in several incorporated areas, though most law enforcement is handled by the Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police. Arrest records and booking information are public records under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq. For regional support, Michigan State Police operates the Traverse City Post (Post 86) which assists with major investigations and specialized services throughout Leelanau County.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Leelanau County are maintained by Leelanau County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, in compliance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Leelanau County are taken and retained by Leelanau 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 that compile such records.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Leelanau County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Leelanau County
- Old mine sites
- 1
- Past producers, now closed
- 1
- Producing when recorded
- 5
- Main minerals
- Clay
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 68
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1983
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 6 mine sites inside the county: 1 past producer, now closed, 5 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 68 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is Clay.
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 Leelanau County (6 shown, 68 unnamed on the map)
- Markham's Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Banasiak PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Kasson Pit and MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Leelanau County Pit & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Leelanau County Road Comm. PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Niedzielski 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 Leelanau County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 131 investigations in Leelanau County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $408,186 in back wages agreed for 875 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
- 131
- Back wages agreed
- $408,186
- Workers due back wages
- 875
- Civil money penalties
- $74,525
- Employers on the record
- 112
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Manufacturing, Inc. | Traverse City | 1 | $153,329 | 193 |
| Georgina's LLC | Traverse City | 2 | $34,830 | 36 |
| Grand Traverse Pie Company LLC | Traverse City | 1 | $22,556 | 183 |
| Drywall Dynamics, Inc. | Traverse City | 2 | $17,710 | 6 |
| The Bayberry Group, Inc. | Glen Arbor | 2 | $16,684 | 37 |
| Archambo Enterprises, Inc | Traverse City | 1 | $16,613 | 16 |
| H. Eikenhout & Sons, Inc. | Traverse City | 1 | $16,351 | 91 |
| Leelanau Wine Cellars, Ltd. | Omena | 1 | $13,329 | 25 |
| Cass Road AFC, Inc. | Traverse City | 1 | $12,864 | 4 |
| Chesapeake Media 1, LLC | Traverse City | 1 | $9,883 | 1 |
| Suttons Bay CLF, Inc. | Suttons Bay | 1 | $9,717 | 5 |
| Black Star Farms LLC | Suttons Bay | 2 | $9,581 | 10 |
| Aeropostale, Inc. | Traverse City | 2 | $8,471 | 3 |
| Provemont Partners LLC | Suttons Bay | 1 | $6,902 | 26 |
| West Wharf Inn, Inc. | Traverse City | 1 | $6,097 | 60 |
| First Choice Home Care Services, LLC | Traverse City | 1 | $4,842 | 8 |
| SDH Services West LLC | Traverse City | 1 | $4,493 | 9 |
| Mawby, LLC | Suttons Bay | 1 | $4,166 | 7 |
| Classic Harley-Davidson, Inc. | Traverse City | 1 | $3,692 | 4 |
| Zimmerman Landscaping, Inc. | Traverse City | 1 | $3,530 | 1 |
| Alpers Insulation LLC | Traverse City | 1 | $3,512 | 12 |
| Grand T 2, Inc. | Traverse City | 1 | $3,419 | 5 |
| Peak Positions, LLC | Traverse City | 1 | $3,378 | 4 |
| Grand Traverse Trucking Inc. | Traverse City | 1 | $3,183 | 1 |
| Foote & Ankle Associates, William Stych, MD | Traverse City | 1 | $2,928 | 4 |
The 25 employers with the most back wages agreed, of 112 on the Leelanau County record; 20 employers have a page of their own and open from the table, the rest show their whole record here. The 87 more with smaller records are on the Michigan wage theft records page, whose search answers for every employer in the state.
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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Leelanau County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Leelanau County Sheriff or a city police department in Leelanau County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Leelanau County are kept by the Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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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