Access Lansing Phone Directory
The Lansing phone directory puts you in touch with public offices and record systems across Michigan's state capital. As the seat of state government and the main city in Ingham County, Lansing has its own clerk, police force, and district court that all keep searchable public records. You can use the Lansing phone directory to find contact info for these offices, look up court cases, file FOIA requests, and track down property or vital record data. This page covers the key phone numbers, addresses, and search tools you need to reach the right Lansing office for your records search.
Lansing Phone Directory Overview
Lansing City Clerk Phone Directory
The Lansing City Clerk handles vital records, voter registration, business licenses, and city council records. The office is at 124 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. Call (517) 483-4133 to reach the clerk. This is where you go for birth and death records filed in the city, marriage license info, and voter registration questions. The clerk also keeps city council meeting minutes and ordinances on file.
You can visit the Lansing City Clerk website for forms, office hours, and online services. The site lists current fee schedules and tells you what ID to bring for record requests. Walk-in service is available on weekdays at the Michigan Ave office. The Lansing phone directory for the clerk's office is the best starting point when you need any city-level record.
Under MCL 333.2815-333.2861 of the Michigan Public Health Code, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted. Only the person named on the record, a parent, or a legal rep can get a copy. Records over 100 years old are open to the public. Death records and marriage records are more widely available. The Lansing clerk can tell you what you qualify for and walk you through the process.
Lansing Police Department Records
The Lansing Police Department is at 120 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. That is right next door to the city clerk. Call (517) 483-6834 for the records division. For non-emergency calls, use (517) 483-4600. The department handles accident reports, arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement files.
To get police records in Lansing, you can file a FOIA request. Send it by email to LPDFOIA@lansingmi.gov. You can also mail or hand-deliver your request to the department. Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231-15.246), any person can ask for government records. You do not have to live in Lansing or even in Michigan. The department must respond within 5 business days. Standard fees are $0.10 per page for copies. If the search takes a long time or needs redaction, labor charges may apply. Requests over $50 need a deposit up front.
Visit the Lansing Police website for more info on how to file records requests and what forms you need. The Lansing phone directory for police records is a key resource for anyone who needs an accident report or wants to check on the status of a case.
Note: Police FOIA requests for body camera footage or in-car video may take longer than standard document requests.
54A District Court Lansing
The 54A District Court serves Lansing. It sits at 124 W. Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. Call (517) 483-4444 for court info. This court handles traffic tickets, misdemeanors, preliminary exams for felonies, small claims cases, and civil disputes under $25,000. The Lansing phone directory lists this as the main court for city-level cases.
You can search 54A District Court cases through the MiCOURT case search system. This free tool covers all Michigan courts. Enter a last name with at least two letters, or type in a case number using the YY-######-XX format. The system shows party names, case type, filing date, case status, docket entries, and hearing results. Case type codes help you sort results fast. CR means criminal. CB is civil. TR stands for traffic. SM is small claims.
There are some limits on what shows up. Juvenile records are sealed under Michigan law. Cases set aside under MCL 780.621 will not appear in search results. Drug charges handled under MCL 333.7411 for first-time offenders are also kept from public view. Document images are not available online for most Lansing cases, so you may need to visit the court or call the clerk for copies of specific filings.
Ingham County Circuit Court in Lansing
For bigger cases, Lansing residents go to the Ingham County Circuit Court. It is at 313 W. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48933. The phone number is (517) 483-6050. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil suits over $25,000, family law matters like divorce and custody, and probate cases. Ingham County is the home county for Lansing, so all county-level court matters for Lansing residents run through this office.
The MiCOURT search tool covers Ingham County circuit court cases too. Search by name or case number and get back case type, party names, status, and docket entries. The Lansing phone directory connects to both the city's 54A District Court and the county circuit court, so make sure you are looking at the right level. District court cases are smaller matters. Circuit court is for felonies and larger civil cases.
You can also reach the Ingham County phone directory page for more details on the county clerk, register of deeds, and other county offices that serve Lansing.
Lansing Phone Directory for State Offices
Lansing is the state capital. That means many state-level offices are right here in the city. The Michigan Secretary of State main office is in Lansing. The state FOIA office, MDHHS vital records division, and the Michigan State Police headquarters are all based here. If you need state-level records, you can sometimes walk in and request them in person at the Lansing offices instead of mailing your request or going online.
The Michigan Secretary of State runs the business entity search from Lansing. You can look up any LLC, corporation, or partnership filed in the state. Results show business name, status, formation date, registered agent, and principal office address. The search is free. Certified copies cost $10 each. The Michigan Voter Information Center is another tool you can use from the Lansing phone directory. Enter a name, birth month, birth year, and ZIP code to check voter registration status and polling place info.
The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police lets you run a criminal background check for $10. Enter the full name and date of birth. Results come back right away and show Michigan convictions only. ICHAT does not cover other states or show arrests without convictions. The system is run out of Lansing but works for searches on anyone in the state.
Note: State offices in Lansing follow the same FOIA rules as local offices, with a 5-business-day response window.
Lansing Property Record Search
Property records for Lansing are kept at the Ingham County level by the Register of Deeds and the county treasurer. You can look up deeds, mortgages, liens, and tax data. Search by owner name, property address, or parcel number. The Michigan Open Data Portal also has statewide property datasets you can download.
Many Lansing properties are searchable through BS&A Online. This free tool shows owner name, mailing address, assessed values, building details like square footage and year built, sales history, and zoning info. It runs around the clock. The Lansing phone directory for property matters starts with the Ingham County Register of Deeds. For tax questions, the county treasurer handles payment status and delinquent tax info. You can pay property taxes online in most cases.
Legal Help in Lansing
Several groups offer free or low-cost legal aid in the Lansing area. Michigan Legal Help at (888) 783-8190 gives statewide support and has an office presence in the capital. The Michigan Courts website has self-help forms and guides for people who need to file on their own. The State Bar of Michigan runs a lawyer referral line at (800) 968-0738.
These services help with family law, housing, and other civil matters. They do not cover criminal defense. For criminal cases in Lansing, the 54A District Court or Ingham County Circuit Court can appoint a public defender if you qualify based on income. The Lansing phone directory for legal resources connects you to the right service based on your case type.
Ingham County Phone Directory
Lansing is in Ingham County. All county-level records for Lansing go through the Ingham County offices. Visit the county page for more on the clerk, register of deeds, and other county resources.