Millersburg, Michigan Public Records

The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding $25,000, family law matters including divorce and custody, estate and probate proceedings, and appeals from District Court. Michigan residents can search court records online through the Michigan Court Online Directory at courts.michigan.gov, although not all documents are available electronically. The statewide case search allows lookup by party name or case number for many counties, though some records require in-person requests at the clerk's office. Presque Isle County court records can also be accessed in person at the County Clerk's Office, 151 East Huron Avenue, Rogers City. Fees for certified copies of court documents are typically $10 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, plus a $1 certification fee. Non-certified copies are generally $1 per page. Filing fees vary by case type: small claims filing is approximately $55-$90 depending on claim amount, while civil case filing fees range from $150 to $300. Contact the court clerk for current fee schedules and payment methods.

Presque Isle County offers online property tax and assessment information through a searchable database accessible via the county website at presqueislecounty.net. Residents can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address to view current assessed values, taxable values, property class, and tax payment history. The Presque Isle County Register of Deeds, phone (989) 734-3223, records and maintains all land documents including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, land contracts, and discharge of mortgages. Michigan law requires recording of real property transfers and encumbrances to provide constructive notice and establish chain of title. The Register of Deeds office provides public access to recorded documents dating back to the county's establishment in 1840. While some Michigan counties offer full online access to recorded documents, Presque Isle County's online property search primarily provides assessment data; copies of recorded deeds and documents typically require an in-person visit to the Register of Deeds office or a written request. Fees for copies are generally $1 per page for non-certified copies and $10 plus $1 per page for certified copies. A land records GIS parcel viewer may be available through the county website for visual property identification and boundaries. To conduct a property search by address or owner name, residents can visit presqueislecounty.net or contact the offices directly for assistance with record retrieval.

Forestry and timber harvesting remain economically significant, with logging operations and sawmills in the region providing jobs and supporting local suppliers. Agriculture, primarily small-scale livestock and hay production, supplements the area's economic base. Seasonal tourism brings visitors to Ocqueoc Falls State Forest and nearby state forest lands for camping, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling, supporting a modest hospitality sector including lodging, restaurants, and outdoor recreation outfitters. Many Millersburg residents commute to Rogers City, approximately 20 miles northeast, where Lafarge North America operates a large limestone quarry and cement plant—historically one of Presque Isle County's largest private employers. The median household income in Presque Isle County is estimated at approximately $45,000-$50,000, somewhat below Michigan's state median, reflecting the rural and seasonal nature of much employment. Recent economic development efforts have focused on broadband expansion to support remote work and attract new residents seeking affordable rural living. Millersburg's economy mirrors broader trends in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula: population decline, aging demographics, reliance on natural resource industries, and increasing dependence on seasonal recreation and retiree in-migration.

Millersburg does not have its own police department. Law enforcement services for the community are provided by the Presque Isle County Sheriff's Office, located at 151 East Huron Avenue, P.O. Box 165, Rogers City, MI 49779; phone (989) 734-4100. The Sheriff's Office has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of Presque Isle County, including Millersburg and Pulawski Township, and handles patrol, investigations, and emergency response. Residents can request copies of police reports, incident records, and accident reports by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly in person or by mail. Michigan State Police Post 68 in Alpena also provides assistance for state highway incidents and specialized investigations in the region. Arrest and booking information for Presque Isle County is maintained at the county jail facility located at the Sheriff's Office address. While Presque Isle County does not maintain a comprehensive online inmate search portal, booking information may be obtained by calling the jail at (989) 734-4100 during business hours. Information typically available includes inmate name, booking date, charges, and bond status. Public access to law enforcement records in Michigan is governed by the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231-15.246, which permits residents to request non-exempt public records from government agencies. Requests must be made in writing, and agencies have five business days to respond. Certain records, including ongoing investigative files and records that would compromise individual privacy or safety, may be exempt from disclosure. Fees for copying and processing FOIA requests are permitted under the statute and vary by agency.

Certified copies of birth certificates cost $34 for the first copy and $16 for each additional copy of the same record ordered at the same time; death certificates cost $34 for the first copy and $16 for additional copies. Processing time for mail requests is typically 2-4 weeks. Michigan residents can also order certified birth and death certificates online through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) VitalChek service at michigan.gov/mdhhs (Vital Records Division, P.O. Box 30721, Lansing, MI 48909; phone 517-335-8655). Online orders through VitalChek incur additional processing fees but offer expedited service with delivery in 7-10 business days. Only individuals with a direct and tangible interest—including the person named on the record, parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives—may obtain certified copies; valid government-issued photo ID is required. Marriage licenses are issued by the Presque Isle County Clerk at the Rogers City office; the fee is $20, with a $10 discount for couples who complete premarital counseling. There is no waiting period for marriage licenses in Michigan, and licenses are valid for 33 days from issuance. Marriage certificates (copies of recorded marriages) cost $15 for certified copies. Divorce records are not maintained by the County Clerk but are available through the 26th Circuit Court at the same address, as divorces are judicial proceedings; certified copies of divorce decrees can be obtained from the Circuit Court clerk for the standard court document fee of $10 plus $1 per page.

Businesses operating under an assumed name (DBA - "Doing Business As") must file with the Presque Isle County Clerk, 151 East Huron Avenue, Rogers City; the filing fee is approximately $10, and assumed names must be renewed every five years. At the state level, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) manages corporation, LLC, and partnership registrations. Business entity searches can be conducted free of charge through the Michigan Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs online database at michigan.gov/lara or cofs.lara.michigan.gov/corpweb. The database allows searches by business name, corporate ID number, or registered agent, displaying entity status (active, dissolved), formation date, registered office address, and resident agent information. Filing fees for new LLCs are $50 online, and annual statement fees are $25. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, which record secured interests in personal property and business assets, are filed with the Michigan Department of State and can be searched online at michigan.gov/sos. Property tax records for commercial properties in Millersburg can be searched through the Presque Isle County Equalization Department's online property database at presqueislecounty.net, where businesses can look up commercial property assessments, taxable values, and payment history by parcel number or business address.

Millersburg voters are served by the Presque Isle County Clerk, located at 151 East Huron Avenue, P.O. Box 165, Rogers City, MI 49779; phone (989) 734-3223. The County Clerk administers all aspects of elections for the unincorporated community, including voter registration, absentee ballot distribution, polling place coordination, and election result tabulation. Michigan residents can register to vote online at michigan.gov/vote, the Michigan Secretary of State's Voter Information Center. Online registration is available up to 15 days before an election; after that deadline, residents may register in person at their county clerk's office or township clerk's office with proof of residency up to and including Election Day. Acceptable IDs include a Michigan driver's license, state ID, or documents showing name and current address. Since Millersburg is unincorporated and not a city, it does not hold municipal elections for mayor or city council. Residents vote in Pulawski Township elections for township supervisor, clerk, treasurer, and trustees, typically held in even-numbered years on the August primary and November general election dates. Millersburg voters also participate in Presque Isle County elections for county commissioners, sheriff, prosecuting attorney, clerk, treasurer, and register of deeds. To find their assigned polling place, Millersburg residents can use the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote, entering their name and birthdate or address to view polling location, sample ballot, and registration status. In the November 2024 presidential election, Presque Isle County reported voter turnout of approximately 70-75 percent, consistent with rural Michigan turnout patterns, with roughly 7,500-8,000 ballots cast county-wide out of approximately 10,500 registered voters. On November 3, 2026, Millersburg and Presque Isle County voters will decide several key races: Governor of Michigan (incumbent Gretchen Whitmer term-limited, seat open), Michigan Secretary of State, Michigan Attorney General, one U.S. Senate seat (Gary Peters' seat is up in 2026), U.S. Representative for Michigan's First Congressional District, Michigan State Senate District 36, Michigan State House of Representatives District 106, Presque Isle County offices including county commissioners and potentially county executive offices depending on term cycles, and Pulawski Township offices. Depending on ballot proposal activity, voters may also decide on local school funding, road millages, or state constitutional amendments. Michigan election records that are public include voter registration lists (available for purchase for lawful election purposes), campaign finance disclosures filed with the Michigan Secretary of State and accessible at michigan.gov/sos, candidate filings and petitions, precinct-level election results, and absentee ballot statistics (though individual voter choices remain confidential). Michigan offers no-reason absentee voting; any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing justification. Voters can request absentee ballots online through the Michigan Voter Information Center, by mail, or in person at the county or township clerk's office. Applications must be received by the Friday before the election for mail delivery, though voters may request and submit absentee ballots in person at the clerk's office through 8 p.m. on Election Day.