Search Houghton County Phone Directory

The Houghton County phone directory covers all public record offices and search tools in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. The city of Houghton serves as the county seat and is home to the courthouse. Whether you need to reach the county clerk, find a court case number, or look up property records, this phone directory has the contacts for Houghton County. Below you will find office numbers, hours, mailing addresses, and links to online search tools that cover this part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Houghton County Clerk Contacts

The Houghton County Clerk is at 401 E. Houghton Avenue in Houghton, MI 49931. Call (906) 482-1150 to reach the office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The clerk is the primary contact in the Houghton County phone directory for vital records, court document requests, and marriage licenses.

The clerk issues birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses for Houghton County. Fees at the county level tend to be lower than the state's $34 rate through MDHHS. Most Michigan county clerks charge between $15 and $25 per certified copy. Call the Houghton County phone directory number for current fees and ID requirements. Under MCL 333.2815, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to the person named, parents, or legal representatives.

The clerk also stores circuit court filings. Copies are about $1 per page. Certified copies have a higher fee.

Houghton County Court Record Lookup

Houghton County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felonies, civil suits over $25,000, family law, and probate. The courthouse is at 401 E. Houghton Avenue in Houghton. For case status and hearing dates, call (906) 482-1150.

Use the MiCOURT case search system to look up Houghton County court records online for free. Enter a last name with at least two letters. You can add a first name, date of birth, or case type to filter. Case type codes include CR for criminal, CB for civil, DR for domestic relations, and TR for traffic. Results show party names, case type, filing date, status, and docket entries. The MiCOURT phone directory tool works any time of day or night.

The 97th District Court also serves Houghton County. It covers misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Those records appear in MiCOURT too. For actual document copies, you will need to contact the court. Most Houghton County courts do not post document images online.

Houghton County Criminal Record Phone Directory

For criminal background checks on Houghton County residents, use the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. It costs $10 and requires the full legal name and date of birth. Results appear instantly. ICHAT shows Michigan convictions, sex offender registry entries, and some warrants. Only convictions are shown. Arrests without a conviction, juvenile records, and expunged cases are excluded.

ICHAT and MiCOURT work best as a pair. ICHAT gives you the statewide conviction summary. MiCOURT shows the local case details for Houghton County courts. ICHAT results stay valid for 30 days. The system only covers Michigan courts.

The Michigan Open Data Portal shown above provides free datasets from state agencies. You can download CSV, Shapefile, and GeoJSON files. Filter by location to find data relevant to Houghton County. This is a useful addition to the Houghton County phone directory for researchers and analysts.

Houghton County Property Records Search

The Houghton County Register of Deeds records property transactions at the courthouse. Call (906) 482-1150 for deed lookups, mortgage records, and lien searches. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address.

Available records include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mortgage discharges, land contracts, easements, and plat maps. The Houghton County Treasurer manages property tax records. Call for assessed values, tax payment status, and delinquent tax info. Some newer records may be available online. Older property documents in Houghton County often need an in-person visit. The phone directory for property records starts with the register of deeds and treasurer.

Note: Confirm online search availability by calling the register of deeds before planning a trip.

Vital Records in Houghton County

Houghton County vital records include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The county clerk is the local contact. State copies come from the MDHHS Vital Records division at $34 for the first copy 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 Houghton County Clerk with valid photo ID. The license lasts 33 days. Death and marriage records are generally public. Birth records are restricted under MCL 333.2815-333.2861. Records over 100 years old are open to all. The Houghton County phone directory for vital records is the clerk at (906) 482-1150.

Houghton County FOIA Phone Directory

Under MCL 15.231-15.246, anyone can request public records from Houghton County through FOIA. Michigan residency is not required. Call (906) 482-1150 to reach the FOIA coordinator at the courthouse.

Response time is 5 business days. The county can extend by up to 10 more days. Fees are $0.10 per page for copies. Deposits apply for requests over $50. Labor charges may apply. Appeals must be filed within 180 days of a denial. Fee waivers are available for low-income requestors or public interest cases. The Houghton County phone directory for FOIA goes through the main courthouse line.

Online Tools for Houghton County

State-level search tools that cover Houghton County include the MiCOURT system for court records, the Secretary of State for business entity searches, and the Michigan Voter Information Center for voter registration checks.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan serves the Houghton County area at (616) 774-0672. Michigan Legal Help is at (888) 783-8190 statewide. The Michigan Courts website has forms and guides. The State Bar referral line is (800) 968-0738. These phone directory resources are available to all Michigan residents.

Nearby Counties Phone Directory

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