Access Gogebic County Phone Directory

The Gogebic County phone directory covers public record contacts and search tools in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. Bessemer is the county seat and home to the courthouse where most records are stored. Whether you need a court phone number, a vital record copy, or property deed information, this phone directory has the contacts for Gogebic County. From the county clerk to the register of deeds, the offices listed here handle the records you are looking for. Use the Gogebic County phone directory below to find what you need.

Gogebic County Clerk Phone Numbers

The Gogebic County Clerk is located at 200 N. Moore Street in Bessemer, MI 49911. Call (906) 663-4518 to reach the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk is the primary listing in the Gogebic County phone directory for vital records, marriage licenses, and court filings.

Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses are available from the Gogebic County Clerk. County fees tend to be lower than the state rate of $34 per copy. Most Michigan county clerks charge $15 to $25 for certified copies. Call the Gogebic County phone directory for current fees and ID requirements. Under MCL 333.2815, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to the person named, their parents, or a legal representative. Death and marriage records are generally public.

Circuit court documents are also filed through the clerk. Standard copy fees are about $1 per page. Certified copies cost more.

Gogebic County Court Record Search

Gogebic County falls within the 32nd Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, family law, and probate. The courthouse is at 200 N. Moore Street in Bessemer. Call (906) 663-4518 for hearing info and case status.

Search Gogebic County court records for free through the MiCOURT case search system. You need at least two letters of a last name to start. Add a first name, birth date, or case type to filter. Results show party names, case type codes, filing dates, status, and docket entries. CR is criminal, CB is civil, DR is domestic relations, TR is traffic. The MiCOURT phone directory search works around the clock from any device and covers all Gogebic County courts.

The 98th District Court serves Gogebic County as well. It handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Those records also appear in MiCOURT. For copies of actual court documents, contact the court directly. Most Gogebic County courts do not post document images on the web.

Criminal Checks in the Gogebic County Phone Directory

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police is the standard tool for background checks. It costs $10 per search. You enter the full legal name and date of birth. Results cover Michigan convictions, sex offender registry data, and some active warrants. Arrests that did not result in conviction are excluded. Juvenile and expunged records do not appear.

The Michigan State Police ICHAT tool shown above works for Gogebic County and all 83 Michigan counties. Results come up instantly and are good for 30 days. For more detail on specific cases, pair ICHAT with a MiCOURT search. MiCOURT shows charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Together, these two tools form the core of the Gogebic County phone directory for criminal record searches.

Note: ICHAT only covers Michigan. For a multi-state check, you would need a separate service or an FBI-level search.

Gogebic County Property Records Phone Directory

The Gogebic County Register of Deeds manages property transaction records from the courthouse in Bessemer. Call (906) 663-4518 for deed searches, mortgage lookups, and lien checks. Search by owner name, parcel number, or property address. Available records include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, land contracts, and easements.

The Gogebic County Treasurer handles tax records for all parcels. You can call to check assessed values, tax payment status, and delinquent tax information. Property searches in Gogebic County may require an in-person visit for older documents. Some newer records could be available through online search tools. Check with the register of deeds for current availability. The phone directory for property records in Gogebic County starts with these two offices.

Gogebic County Vital Records Search

Vital records in Gogebic County include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The county clerk in Bessemer handles local requests. The MDHHS Vital Records division issues state-level copies at $34 for the first and $16 for extras. Mail requests go to PO Box 30721 in Lansing. You can order online through VitalChek or visit 333 S. Grand Avenue in Lansing in person.

Marriage licenses require both parties to appear with valid photo ID. Licenses last 33 days in Michigan. Birth records have access limits under MCL 333.2815-333.2861 of the Public Health Code. Records over 100 years old are open to anyone. The Gogebic County phone directory for vital records is the clerk's office at (906) 663-4518.

Gogebic County FOIA Contacts

Anyone can request public records from Gogebic County under MCL 15.231-15.246. You do not need to live in Michigan. Contact the FOIA coordinator at the Gogebic County courthouse at (906) 663-4518.

The county has 5 business days to respond. Extensions up to 10 days are allowed. Copy fees run $0.10 per page. Deposits are required for requests over $50. Labor charges may apply. Appeals must be filed within 180 days of a denial. Fee waivers are available in certain cases. The phone directory for Gogebic County FOIA requests goes through the main courthouse line.

Online Search Tools for Gogebic County

Several statewide tools work for Gogebic County. The MiCOURT system covers court records. The Secretary of State offers free business entity searches. The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check voter registration. The Michigan Open Data Portal has downloadable state datasets.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan serves the Gogebic County area at (616) 774-0672. Michigan Legal Help is at (888) 783-8190. The Michigan Courts website has forms and self-help tools. The State Bar referral line is (800) 968-0738. These contacts are part of the broader Michigan phone directory that covers Gogebic County.

Nearby Counties Phone Directory

These counties sit near Gogebic County in the western Upper Peninsula. Each has its own phone directory with clerk and court contacts.