Huron County Phone Directory

The Huron County phone directory helps you find public record offices and contact info in Michigan's Thumb region. Bad Axe is the county seat and home to the courthouse where most county business takes place. Whether you need to track down a court record, order a vital record copy, or reach a county office by phone, this page has the Huron County contacts. The phone directory below covers the clerk, courts, register of deeds, and statewide search tools that apply to Huron County. Use these contacts to find the records you need.

Huron County Clerk Phone Numbers

The Huron County Clerk is at 250 E. Huron Avenue in Bad Axe, MI 48413. Call (989) 269-9942 to reach the office. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. This is the top listing in the Huron County phone directory for vital records, marriage licenses, and court filings.

You can get birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses from the Huron County Clerk. County fees are usually lower than the $34 state rate through MDHHS. Most Michigan county clerks charge $15 to $25. Call the Huron County phone directory to check pricing and what ID to bring. Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815. Only the named person, parents, or a legal rep can get copies. Death and marriage records in Huron County are generally open to the public.

The clerk files and keeps circuit court documents too. Copies cost about $1 per page. The Huron County phone directory for court documents goes through this office.

Search Huron County Court Cases

Huron County is in the 52nd Judicial Circuit. The circuit court hears felony cases, civil matters over $25,000, family law, and probate. The courthouse is at 250 E. Huron Avenue in Bad Axe. Call (989) 269-9944 for hearing schedules and case info.

The MiCOURT case search system covers Huron County court records online and it is free to use. Type in a last name with at least two characters. Filter by case type, first name, or birth date. Case codes: CR is criminal, CB is civil, DR is domestic relations, TR is traffic. Results show party names, filing date, case status, and docket entries. This MiCOURT phone directory tool works from any device at any hour.

The 73B District Court serves Huron County. It handles misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Records from this court also appear in MiCOURT. For actual document copies, you need to contact the Huron County Clerk directly.

Huron County Criminal Background Search

Criminal background checks go through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. Each check costs $10. You need the full legal name and date of birth. Results are instant and show Michigan convictions, sex offender status, and some warrants. Arrests without conviction, juvenile cases, and expunged records are not included.

The Michigan State Police ICHAT interface shown above works for Huron County and all Michigan counties. For local case details beyond what ICHAT shows, search MiCOURT too. ICHAT gives you the conviction summary. MiCOURT shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Together they form the backbone of the Huron County phone directory for criminal record searches.

ICHAT results are valid 30 days. Michigan records only.

Phone Directory for Huron County Property

The Huron County Register of Deeds keeps all property transaction records at the courthouse in Bad Axe. Call (989) 269-9941 for deed lookups, mortgage records, and lien checks. Search by owner name, parcel number, or address. Records include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, land contracts, and easements.

The Huron County Treasurer handles property tax records. Call to check assessed values, payment status, and delinquent taxes. Some property records may be available online. Older documents often need an in-person trip. The phone directory for Huron County property starts with the register of deeds and treasurer offices.

Note: Check with the register of deeds about online search options before visiting in person.

Huron County Vital Records Contacts

Vital records in Huron County include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The county clerk in Bad Axe handles local copies. State copies come from the MDHHS Vital Records division at $34 first copy, $16 extras. Order by mail to PO Box 30721 in Lansing, online via VitalChek, or at 333 S. Grand Avenue in Lansing.

Marriage licenses in Huron County require both parties with valid photo ID. The license is good for 33 days. Death and marriage records are public. Birth records have access limits under MCL 333.2815-333.2861. Records over 100 years old are open to all. The Huron County phone directory for vital records is the clerk at (989) 269-9942.

Huron County FOIA Contacts

Anyone can request public records from Huron County under MCL 15.231-15.246. Residency is not required. Call (989) 269-9942 to reach the FOIA coordinator at the Huron County courthouse.

The county responds within 5 business days. Extensions of up to 10 days are allowed. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits apply for costs over $50. Appeals must be filed within 180 days. Fee waivers are available for qualifying cases. The phone directory for Huron County FOIA is the main courthouse line.

Huron County Online Search Resources

State-level phone directory tools that work for Huron County include MiCOURT for court records, the Secretary of State for business searches, the Voter Information Center for registration checks, and the Michigan Open Data Portal for datasets.

Michigan Legal Help is at (888) 783-8190. The Michigan Courts website has self-help forms. The State Bar referral line is (800) 968-0738. These phone directory contacts serve all Michigan residents, including those in Huron County.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

Huron County is in the Thumb region of Michigan. These neighboring counties each have their own phone directory with clerk and court contacts.