Grand Traverse County Phone Directory

The Grand Traverse County phone directory is your resource for public record contacts in northwestern lower Michigan. Traverse City is the county seat and the hub for all county government offices. If you need to reach the court, look up property records, get a vital record copy, or file a FOIA request, this phone directory has what you need. Grand Traverse County offices manage court records, deed filings, vital records, and more. The contacts and search tools below help you find records and reach the right Grand Traverse County office.

Grand Traverse County Clerk Contacts

The Grand Traverse County Clerk is at the Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Avenue in Traverse City, MI 49684. Call (231) 922-4760 to reach the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This office is the top listing in the Grand Traverse County phone directory for vital records, court filings, and election info.

You can get birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses from the Grand Traverse County Clerk. County fees are typically lower than the state rate of $34 through MDHHS. Most Michigan county clerks charge between $15 and $25 for certified copies. Call the Grand Traverse County phone directory number for current pricing. Birth records less than 100 years old have restrictions under MCL 333.2815. Only the named person, parents, or a legal representative can get copies of restricted records.

The clerk files and stores all circuit court documents for Grand Traverse County. Standard copies are about $1 per page.

Search Grand Traverse County Court Records

Grand Traverse County is in the 13th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court hears felony cases, civil disputes over $25,000, family law matters, and probate. The courthouse is at 328 Washington Street in Traverse City. Call (231) 922-4600 for case info and hearing schedules.

The MiCOURT case search system is the best online tool for Grand Traverse County court records. It is free. Enter a last name with at least two characters. You can filter by case type, add a first name, or use a case number. Case codes include CR for criminal, CB for civil, DR for domestic relations, and TR for traffic. Results show party names, filing date, status, and docket entries. The system covers circuit, district, and probate courts in Grand Traverse County.

The 86th District Court serves Grand Traverse County for misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims, and lower civil cases. Records from this court show up in MiCOURT too. For actual document copies, you need to call or visit the clerk. Most Grand Traverse County courts do not post full documents online.

Note: The MiCOURT phone directory tool works around the clock. You can search from any device at any time.

Grand Traverse County Background Checks

Criminal history checks for Grand Traverse County go through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. Each search costs $10. Enter the full legal name and date of birth. Results include Michigan convictions, sex offender registry data, and some warrants. Only convictions show up. Arrests without conviction, juvenile records, and expunged cases are left out.

Pair ICHAT with a MiCOURT search for a more complete picture. ICHAT gives you a conviction summary. MiCOURT shows case-level details including charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Together they form the core of the Grand Traverse County phone directory for criminal record lookups.

The Michigan Voter Information Center is another useful phone directory tool. Enter a name, birth month and year, and ZIP code to verify voter registration status for Grand Traverse County residents. It shows the polling place and voting history for the past 12 months.

Grand Traverse County Property Phone Directory

The Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds records all property transactions. The office is at the Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Avenue in Traverse City. Call (231) 922-4750 for deed lookups, mortgage records, and lien searches. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address.

Records you can find include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, land contracts, mechanic's liens, easements, and plat maps. Grand Traverse County may have some records available through online search tools. Older documents often require a trip to the courthouse. The treasurer's office handles property tax records, including assessed values, payment status, and delinquent tax info. The phone directory for Grand Traverse County property records starts with these offices.

Vital Records in Grand Traverse County

Grand Traverse County vital records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. Get copies from the county clerk in Traverse City or from the MDHHS Vital Records division. State copies are $34 for the first and $16 for extras. Order by mail to PO Box 30721 in Lansing, online through VitalChek, or in person at 333 S. Grand Avenue in Lansing.

Marriage licenses require both parties to visit the clerk with valid photo ID. The license lasts 33 days. Death and marriage records are generally public. Birth records have access restrictions under MCL 333.2815-333.2861. Records older than 100 years are open to all. The Grand Traverse County phone directory for vital records is the clerk at (231) 922-4760.

Grand Traverse FOIA Requests

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231-15.246, gives anyone the right to request public records from Grand Traverse County. Residency is not required. Contact the FOIA coordinator at the county offices. The Grand Traverse County phone directory main number is (231) 922-4760.

Response time is 5 business days. The county can extend by up to 10 more days. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits are needed for requests over $50. Labor charges apply for extensive searches. You can appeal a denial within 180 days. Fee waivers are available for low-income requestors or matters of public interest.

Online Search Tools for Grand Traverse

State-level tools that work for Grand Traverse County include the MiCOURT system for court records, the Secretary of State for business entity searches, and the Michigan Open Data Portal for free datasets. These phone directory tools cover all 83 Michigan counties.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan serves Grand Traverse County at (616) 774-0672. Michigan Legal Help is at (888) 783-8190. The Michigan Courts website has self-help resources. The State Bar referral line is (800) 968-0738. These phone directory contacts are available to all Michigan residents.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

Grand Traverse County borders several counties in northwestern Michigan. Each has its own phone directory, clerk, and courts for public records.