Midland County, Michigan Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Midland County, Michigan, can be obtained from the Midland County Sheriff's Office. The office may provide access to these records through their official website or by visiting the office at 2727 Rodd Street, Midland, MI 48640. It's advisable to contact them at (989) 839-4600 to inquire about the availability of an online portal for mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Midland County, Michigan, you can request it through the Michigan State Police's Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). Locally, you may also contact the Midland County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. Ensure you have the necessary information and fees ready when making a request.

You can look up sex offenders in Midland County, Michigan, by using the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the Michigan State Police and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area. You can access the registry online and search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location.

You can register to vote in Midland County through the Midland County Clerk's office at 301 West Main Street, (989) 832-6880, or online at michigan.gov/vote. Michigan offers same-day voter registration through Election Day, though registering within 14 days of an election requires in-person registration at your local clerk's office with proof of residency. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 by Election Day, and a Michigan resident. All registered Michigan voters are eligible to request absentee ballots without providing a reason.

Property records in Midland County can be searched through the Register of Deeds office at 220 West Ellsworth Street, (989) 832-6820, or online at the county website co.midland.mi.us. The county offers a free online GIS parcel viewer where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to find property boundaries, ownership history, tax information, and recorded documents. For certified copies of deeds, mortgages, or other recorded instruments, contact the Register of Deeds office, where the fee is $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Midland County can be obtained from the Midland County Clerk at 301 West Main Street, Midland, MI 48640, phone (989) 832-6880. The fee is $34 for the first certified copy and $16 for each additional copy of the same record. In-person requests are processed immediately during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM), while mail requests take approximately 2-3 weeks. You must provide valid photo ID and meet Michigan's eligibility requirements (registrant, parent, legal representative, or immediate family for deaths). Alternatively, you can order through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Vital Records Division online at VitalChek.com.

For Doing Business As (DBA) and assumed name certificates filed in Midland County, contact the Midland County Clerk at 301 West Main Street, (989) 832-6880. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the free Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs database at michigan.gov/corpentities, which includes all businesses registered with the State of Michigan. Local business licenses and building permits within the City of Midland are handled by city departments at 333 West Ellsworth Street, (989) 837-3300, while unincorporated county areas use the County Building Department at 220 West Ellsworth Street.