Gladwin County Phone Directory

The Gladwin County phone directory gives you access to public record contacts and search tools in this central Michigan county. The city of Gladwin serves as the county seat and houses the main courthouse. If you are trying to find a court phone number, look up a property deed, or order a birth certificate, this phone directory has the contacts you need. Gladwin County offices keep vital records, court case files, and property documents. Below you will find the numbers, addresses, and online tools that make up the Gladwin County phone directory.

Gladwin County Clerk Contacts

The Gladwin County Clerk is at 401 W. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin, MI 48624. Phone the office at (989) 426-7351. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This is the main listing in the Gladwin County phone directory for vital records and circuit court filings.

You can get birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses from the Gladwin County Clerk. County fees are generally lower than what the state charges. Michigan's state rate is $34 for the first copy through MDHHS. Most county clerks charge between $15 and $25. Call the Gladwin County phone directory number for the clerk to check current fees and learn what documents you need to bring. Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815 to the named person, parents, or a legal representative.

The clerk also handles court document filings for the circuit court. Standard copies run about $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. Ask when you call the Gladwin County phone directory for exact rates.

Search Gladwin County Court Records

Gladwin County is part of the 55th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony cases, civil matters over $25,000, family law, and probate. The courthouse sits at 401 W. Cedar Avenue in Gladwin. Call (989) 426-7351 for case status and hearing schedules.

The MiCOURT case search system is the free online tool for Gladwin County court records. Enter a last name with at least two letters. Add other details to narrow results. Case type codes help you sort. CR is criminal, CB is civil, DR is domestic relations, and TR is traffic. Results include party names, case type, filing date, status, and docket entries. The MiCOURT phone directory search is the fastest way to check court records in Gladwin County without a phone call.

The 80th District Court also serves Gladwin County. It covers misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. District court records show up in MiCOURT too.

Note: Most Gladwin County courts do not post document images online. Visit or call the clerk for copies of filed documents.

Gladwin County Background Check Phone Directory

Criminal history checks for Gladwin County go through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. It costs $10 per search. You need the person's full legal name and date of birth. Results show Michigan convictions, sex offender status, and some active warrants. Juvenile and expunged records are excluded. Arrests that did not lead to conviction are not shown.

For a more detailed look at Gladwin County cases, use MiCOURT alongside ICHAT. MiCOURT shows individual case details like charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. ICHAT gives you a statewide conviction summary. Both tools together make the Gladwin County phone directory for criminal records more complete.

The Michigan Open Data Portal shown above provides free datasets from state agencies. You can filter by location and download data in CSV, Shapefile, or GeoJSON formats. This is a useful part of the Gladwin County phone directory for research and analysis.

Gladwin County Property Record Search

Property records in Gladwin County are kept by the Register of Deeds at the courthouse in Gladwin. Call (989) 426-7351 for help with deed lookups, mortgage records, and lien searches. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address.

The types of records you can find include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, land contracts, mechanic's liens, and easements. The Gladwin County phone directory for property records starts with the register of deeds office. Some property data may be searchable online, but many older records need an in-person visit. The Gladwin County Treasurer handles property tax records. Call for assessed values, tax payment status, and info on delinquent parcels.

Vital Records in Gladwin County

Gladwin County vital records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The county clerk is the local source. You can also get copies from the MDHHS Vital Records division at $34 for the first copy and $16 for each additional. State orders go to PO Box 30721 in Lansing by mail, or you can order online through VitalChek.

Marriage licenses require both parties to appear in person at the Gladwin County Clerk with valid photo ID. Licenses are valid for 33 days under Michigan law. Death and marriage records are generally public. Birth records face restrictions under MCL 333.2815-333.2861. Records older than 100 years are open to everyone. The Gladwin County phone directory for vital records starts at the clerk's office listed above.

FOIA Requests in Gladwin County

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231-15.246, lets any person request public records from Gladwin County. You do not need to be a resident. Call (989) 426-7351 to reach the FOIA coordinator at the Gladwin County courthouse.

The county has 5 business days to respond. They may grant access, deny with a reason, or extend by up to 10 days. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Labor charges apply for time-intensive requests. Deposits are needed for requests over $50. Denials can be appealed within 180 days. Fee waivers exist for low-income requestors or public interest cases. The phone directory for Gladwin County FOIA is the main courthouse number.

Online Tools for Gladwin County Searches

State-level tools cover Gladwin County. The MiCOURT system has court records. The Secretary of State runs a free business entity search. The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check voter registration with a name, birth info, and ZIP code.

For legal help in the Gladwin County area, Michigan Legal Help is at (888) 783-8190. The Michigan Courts website has self-help resources and court forms. The State Bar of Michigan referral line is (800) 968-0738. These phone directory resources work for all Michigan residents.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

These counties border or sit near Gladwin County in central Michigan. Each one has its own phone directory with clerk, court, and record search contacts.