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Missaukee County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Lake City
- Population
- 15,052
- Area
- 574 sq mi
- Founded
- 1871
- Cities and towns
- 3
Missaukee County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Missaukee County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Missaukee County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Missaukee County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Missaukee County is provided by municipal police departments in cities like Lake City and McBain. Each department is responsible for maintaining public safety within its jurisdiction, handling local crime, and collaborating with the Sheriff's Office on larger investigations.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Missaukee County Sheriff's Office, located at 111 South Canal Street in Lake City, Michigan 49651, is the primary law enforcement agency for Missaukee County. Inmate lookup information can be obtained by contacting the jail directly at the Sheriff's Office phone number during business hours, though online inmate rosters may have limited availability. Municipal law enforcement within Missaukee County is primarily handled by the Sheriff's Office due to Missaukee County's rural nature, with the City of Lake City contracting sheriff's deputies for police services rather than maintaining a separate police department. Arrest records in Missaukee County are considered public information under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCLA 15.231 et seq.), and citizens may submit FOIA requests to the Sheriff's Office to obtain arrest logs, incident reports, and booking information.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Missaukee County are maintained by Missaukee County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office, adhering to the guidelines set forth by the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office If you need information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Missaukee County are taken and retained by Missaukee County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These images 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.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Missaukee County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Missaukee County
- Old mine sites
- 2
- Past producers, now closed
- 2
- Producing when recorded
- 5
- Main minerals
- Fire Clay (Refractory)
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 52
- 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 7 mine sites inside the county: 2 past producers, now closed, 5 sites producing when the record was made; the old survey maps add 52 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The mineral the records name is Fire Clay (Refractory).
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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Named workings recorded in Missaukee County (7 shown, 52 unnamed on the map)
- Cotter Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Minthorn's Clay PitFire Clay (Refractory) | Past Producer | Surface
- Gilde & Helsel Pit & MillSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Max Wiggins and Sons PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- Myers PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State of Michigan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State of Michigan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
Missaukee County sits over the Northern Region coal field and the coal there is medium and high volatile bituminous, worked underground in many places. The two federal files record a shaft, an adit or a deposit where one was drawn on a survey sheet or catalogued as a site; neither file carries the outline of the workings, so the counts above are not the measure of what was mined under this county. The record that shows it is the mine map, held by EGLE GeoWebFace and linked below.
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 Missaukee County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 13 investigations in Missaukee County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $143,449 in back wages agreed for 99 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
- $143,449
- Workers due back wages
- 99
- Civil money penalties
- $5,976
- Employers on the record
- 11
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shurcare AFC, LLC | Lake City | 1 | $53,582 | 30 |
| Biewer Sawmill, Inc. | McBain | 1 | $41,206 | 1 |
| Shurcare Adult Foster Care LLC | Lake City | 1 | $23,935 | 18 |
| Seasons of Life AFC Home LLC | Lake City | 1 | $8,276 | 7 |
| Jenema Enterprises Mobile Power Washing LLC | Mc Bain | 1 | $6,000 | 19 |
| Falmouth Co-op Inc. | Falmouth | 1 | $4,293 | 9 |
| Lake City Hometown Cafe, LLC. | Lake City | 1 | $1,736 | 7 |
| Carters Foods, Inc. | Lake City | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Whipple & Company | Moorestown | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Peninsula Insulation Company | Lake City | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Lake to Lake Transportation LLC | Lake City | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Missaukee County record, by back wages agreed; 3 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 Missaukee County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Missaukee County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Missaukee County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Missaukee 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 Missaukee 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 Missaukee 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 Missaukee County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Missaukee County are kept by the Missaukee 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 Missaukee 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 Missaukee 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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