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Oscoda County at a glance
- State
- Michigan
- County seat
- Mio
- Population
- 8,219
- Area
- 572 sq mi
- Founded
- 1840
- Cities and towns
- 4
Oscoda County offices and records
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Oscoda County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across Oscoda County, particularly in unincorporated areas.
Police Departments. In addition to Oscoda County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Oscoda County includes municipal police departments such as the Mio Police Department.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Oscoda County Sheriff's Office, located at 311 Morenci Street, Mio, MI 48647, is the primary law enforcement agency for Oscoda County, providing patrol services, criminal investigations, and operation of Oscoda County jail facility. Oscoda County Jail, a small detention facility operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses pre-trial detainees and sentenced misdemeanor offenders. Inmate information can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Oscoda County does not currently maintain an online inmate roster due to its small size and limited IT infrastructure. The City of Mio, Oscoda County's only incorporated county, does not maintain a separate police department and relies on the Sheriff's Office and Michigan State Police for law enforcement services. Arrest records and booking information are public records under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), codified at MCL 15.231 et seq. For immediate information about recent arrests or current inmates, calling the Sheriff's Office directly is recommended.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Oscoda County are maintained by Oscoda County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, in compliance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act.
Jail & Inmate Records. Oscoda County Jail, operated by Oscoda County Sheriff's Office, is where individuals arrested in Oscoda County are booked and held. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Oscoda County are taken and retained by Oscoda County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These photographs are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases, depending on availability. The availability of mugshots is subject to privacy considerations and the discretion of the Sheriff's Office.
Abandoned mine records
Old mine workings in Oscoda County
Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.
From the old mine records
What is on record in Oscoda County
- Old mine sites
- 3
- Past producers, now closed
- 3
- Producing when recorded
- 3
- Main minerals
- Clay; construction sand and gravel
- Holes drawn on the old survey maps
- 52
- Shafts and tunnels
- 0
- What they are
- gravel pit, sand pit
- Maps surveyed
- 1963 to 1986
- Sources
- USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features
Is an old working under a property here?
The mine records hold 6 mine sites inside the county: 3 past producers, now closed, 3 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 minerals the records name are Clay; construction sand and gravel.
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.
Michigan mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Oscoda County (6 shown, 52 unnamed on the map)
- N.North Bradley Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- S.Red Oak Clay PitClay | Past Producer | Surface
- Bails PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Past Producer | Surface
- State of Michigan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State of Michigan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
- State of Michigan PitSand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | Surface
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 Oscoda County
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division closed 5 investigations in Oscoda County since fiscal 2005 and recorded $13,734 in back wages agreed for 13 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
- 5
- Back wages agreed
- $13,734
- Workers due back wages
- 13
- Civil money penalties
- $0
- Employers on the record
- 4
| Employer | City | Cases | Back wages | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne Forest Products, Inc. | Mio | 1 | $1,562 | 8 |
| American Physical Therapy & Rehab Center, Inc | Mio | 1 | $570 | 3 |
| Oscoda County | Mio | 1 | $0 | 0 |
| Lost Creek Back Woods Lodge Corp. | Luzerne | 1 | $0 | 0 |
Every employer on the Oscoda County record, by back wages agreed; 0 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 Oscoda County, Michigan?
Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Oscoda County Sheriff's Office or a city police department in Oscoda County. Ask that agency for its record.
How do I get a criminal background check in Oscoda 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 Oscoda 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 Oscoda 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 Oscoda County, Michigan?
Deeds and other recorded land documents in Oscoda County are kept by the Oscoda 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 Oscoda 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 Oscoda 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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