Hillsdale County Phone Directory

The Hillsdale County phone directory connects you to public record offices and search tools in this southern Michigan county. The city of Hillsdale is the county seat where the courthouse and main offices are located. If you want to look up a court case, order a birth certificate, or find a phone number for a government office, this page has the contacts. The Hillsdale County phone directory below lists clerk offices, court numbers, property record contacts, and the online tools that work for this area. Use it to find what you need fast.

Hillsdale County Clerk Phone Numbers

The Hillsdale County Clerk is at 29 N. Howell Street in Hillsdale, MI 49242. Call (517) 437-3391 to reach the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This is the first listing in the Hillsdale County phone directory for vital records and court document requests.

Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses are all available from the Hillsdale County Clerk. County fees are typically lower than the state rate of $34 through MDHHS. Call the Hillsdale County phone directory number for the clerk to find out current pricing and what documents you will need. Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815. Only the named person, a parent, or a legal representative can request these records. Death records and marriage records are generally open to anyone in Hillsdale County.

Circuit court documents are filed through the clerk as well. Standard copies run around $1 per page. Certified copies carry a higher fee. The Hillsdale County phone directory for court document copies goes through this office.

Hillsdale County Court Records Search

Hillsdale County is in the 1st Judicial Circuit. The circuit court hears felony cases, civil disputes over $25,000, family law, and probate matters. The courthouse is at 29 N. Howell Street in Hillsdale. Call (517) 437-3391 for case info.

The MiCOURT case search system is free and covers Hillsdale County courts. Enter a last name with at least two characters. Add first name, birth date, or case type to narrow things down. Case codes: CR is criminal, CB is civil, DR is domestic relations, TR is traffic. Results include party names, filing date, status, and docket entries. This is the quickest way to search the Hillsdale County phone directory for court case info without calling.

The 2B District Court serves Hillsdale County for misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Records are in the MiCOURT system too. For filed document copies, call or visit the clerk. Most courts in Hillsdale County do not post document images online.

Note: MiCOURT works around the clock. You can run a search at any time from any device.

Background Checks in Hillsdale County

Criminal background checks for Hillsdale County residents go through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. The fee is $10 per search. Enter the full legal name and date of birth. Results are instant. ICHAT shows Michigan convictions, sex offender registry data, and some active warrants. It does not show arrests without conviction, juvenile records, or expunged cases.

The Michigan Treasury website shown above is another state resource in the public records phone directory. For Hillsdale County criminal records specifically, use ICHAT together with MiCOURT. ICHAT provides the statewide conviction summary. MiCOURT shows the local case details. Using both gives you a more complete view of a person's court history in Hillsdale County and across Michigan.

ICHAT results are valid for 30 days. The system only covers Michigan records.

Phone Directory for Hillsdale County Property

The Hillsdale County Register of Deeds handles property transaction records at the courthouse in Hillsdale. Call (517) 437-3391 for deed lookups, mortgage records, and lien info. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address.

Records include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, land contracts, mechanic's liens, and easements. The Hillsdale County Treasurer handles property tax records. Call for assessed values, payment status, and delinquent tax details. Some records may be searchable online, but older documents often require an in-person trip to the courthouse. The phone directory for Hillsdale County property records starts with the register of deeds and treasurer offices.

Vital Records in Hillsdale County

Hillsdale County vital records cover birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The county clerk handles local copies. State copies come from the MDHHS Vital Records division at $34 for the first and $16 for extras. Mail requests go to PO Box 30721 in Lansing. Online orders go through VitalChek. In-person service is at 333 S. Grand Avenue in Lansing.

Marriage licenses require both parties at the Hillsdale County Clerk with valid photo ID. The license lasts 33 days. Death and marriage records are public. Birth records are restricted under MCL 333.2815-333.2861 unless they are over 100 years old. The Hillsdale County phone directory for vital records is the clerk at (517) 437-3391.

Hillsdale County FOIA Requests

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 lets anyone request records from Hillsdale County. No residency is needed. Call (517) 437-3391 to reach the FOIA coordinator at the courthouse.

The county must respond within 5 business days. Extensions of up to 10 days are possible. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits are required when costs exceed $50. You can appeal denials within 180 days. Fee waivers are available for qualifying situations. The phone directory for Hillsdale County FOIA contacts is through the courthouse number listed above.

Online Tools for Hillsdale County

State tools that work for Hillsdale County include the MiCOURT system for court records, the Secretary of State for business searches, the Michigan Voter Information Center for voter registration, and the Michigan Open Data Portal for free datasets.

Michigan Legal Help is at (888) 783-8190 for legal questions. The Michigan Courts website has self-help resources. The State Bar referral line is (800) 968-0738. These phone directory resources cover all Michigan residents, including Hillsdale County.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

These counties border Hillsdale County in southern Michigan. Each has its own phone directory with clerk and court contacts for public records.