Montcalm County

Montcalm County is located in the central Lower Peninsula of Michigan, approximately 90 miles north of Grand Rapids and 100 miles northwest of Lansing. Established in 1831 and organized in 1850, Montcalm County was named after French General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, who commanded French troops during the French and Indian War. Montcalm County seat is Stanton, which houses the main county offices at 211 W Main Street and Montcalm County Courthouse at 639 N State Street. Montcalm County covers approximately 721 square miles and has an estimated population of around 64,000 residents spread across 16 townships and several incorporated cities and villages including Greenville, Stanton, Carson City, Edmore, Howard City, Lakeview, Pierson, Sheridan, Six Lakes, and Vestaburg. The scene is characterized by rolling farmland, hardwood forests, and several inland lakes including Tamarack Lake, Six Lakes, and Turk Lake. The Flat River flows through Montcalm County and was historically important for logging operations. Agriculture remains a key part of Montcalm County economy, with significant dairy farming, corn, soybeans, and wheat production. Montcalm County Clerk is located at 211 W Main Street in Stanton and manages vital records and election administration. Montcalm County Register of Deeds, also at 211 W Main Street, maintains all property and land records. Montcalm County Equalization Department handles property assessments and tax records. Montcalm County is known for its rural character, strong agricultural heritage, and outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling.

• Montcalm County Register of Deeds, also at 211 W Main Street, maintains all property and land records.

The Montcalm County Circuit Court serves Montcalm County, Michigan and handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. The courthouse is located in the county seat of this area. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the Michigan online court portal.

Montcalm County Circuit Court is located in Stanton, Michigan and has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases in Montcalm County. The address is: this county Circuit Court\n211 W. Main Street\nStanton, MI 48888

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• To request arrest records, citizens must submit a written FOIA request to the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest, describing the records sought with reasonable specificity.
• Agencies have five business days to respond and may charge reasonable fees for copies.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public records in Michigan and can be obtained through FOIA requests to the Sheriff's Office or may appear on the online inmate roster.
• Processing fees typically apply.

Arrest Records

• Requests can be made in person, by mail, or through the Sheriff's Office website.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Michigan Court system provides online case search capabilities through the Michigan Courts website, though access levels vary by court.
• Fees for certified copies of court documents are typically $10 for the first page and $1 for each additional page for certified documents, with regular copies at $1 per page.
• The Circuit Court Clerk's office accepts record requests in person, by mail, or by phone during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Montcalm County offers online property record searching through the Register of Deeds website at www.montcalm.org/register-of-deeds, where users can search recorded documents by name, document type, or legal description.
• Some records may be viewable online while others require in-person or mail requests.
• Copy fees are typically $1 per page for standard copies and $5 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page for certified copies.
• Montcalm County GIS mapping system provides parcel maps, aerial photography, zoning information, and interactive mapping tools accessible through Montcalm County website.
• Requests for certified property records can be made in person, by mail with appropriate fees, or in some cases online with credit card payment.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Marriage licenses are issued by Montcalm County Clerk's Office with a fee of $30, and couples must apply in person with valid identification and Social Security numbers.
• Online ordering of certified vital records is available through VitalChek, the state's authorized vendor, at www.michigan.gov/mdhhs, though additional service fees apply.
• Genealogical research copies without certification may be available for older records at reduced fees.