Montmorency County

• The Register of Deeds office, also located in the courthouse, handles property and land records.
• Montmorency City/Township Assessor's office provides property tax assessment services.

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

Montmorency County is located in the northeastern part of Michigan and is part of the 32nd Circuit Court. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all civil cases with a value of more than $25,000, all criminal cases, all family law cases, all probate cases, all juvenile cases, and all appeals from the district court. The Circuit Court is located at: Montmorency County Courthouse PO Box 517 Atlanta, MI 49709

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• The Michigan State Police Alpena Post provides coverage for state highways and assists local agencies.
• Requests for arrest records, incident reports, and booking photographs should be submitted in writing to the Sheriff's Office records division.
• Processing fees may apply according to Montmorency County's FOIA fee schedule.
• Response time is typically within 5 business days as required by statute, though extensions may be granted for complex requests.

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• The Michigan Trial Court Case Search system provides limited online access to some case information, but full searches typically require in-person or written requests to the specific court clerk.
• Fees for certified copies are established by state statute at $10 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
• Record searches may incur additional fees.
• The court clerks accept requests by mail, in person, or by phone during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays.

• The Register of Deeds office provides document searches and certified copies; certification fees are $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, with search fees applying for extensive research.
• Montmorency County provides a GIS mapping system accessible through the Equalization Department for parcel identification, property characteristics, and tax assessment information.
• Copies of deeds and documents can be requested by mail with prepayment or in person during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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

• Processing time is typically 1-2 weeks for mail requests and same-day for in-person requests if the record is readily accessible.
• Marriage licenses must be obtained from the County Clerk prior to marriage ceremonies; the fee is $20 for Michigan residents and $30 for non-residents, with a three-day waiting period unless waived.
• State vital records can be ordered online through VitalChek.com with expedited processing available for additional fees.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Michigan Business Entity Search is available online at www.michigan.gov/corpentitysearch, providing free public access to business names, registered agents, formation dates, and status information.
• Professional and occupational licenses (contractors, cosmetologists, health professionals) are issued by LARA and searchable through their online verification systems.
• The Northeast Michigan Council of Governments provides regional economic development support.