Find Iosco County Phone Directory

The Iosco County phone directory lists all the public offices, court contacts, and record search tools for this northeastern Michigan county on Lake Huron. Tawas City serves as the county seat and home to the main courthouse. If you want to look up court records, get a vital record copy, or find a county office phone number, this page has the contacts you need. The Iosco County phone directory below covers the clerk, courts, property records, and statewide search tools. Use these resources to find what you are looking for.

Iosco County Clerk Contacts

The Iosco County Clerk is at 422 W. Lake Street in Tawas City, MI 48764. Call (989) 362-3497 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk is the primary listing in the Iosco County phone directory for vital records, court filings, and marriage licenses.

Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses come from the Iosco County Clerk. County fees are generally lower than the $34 state rate through MDHHS. Most county clerks in Michigan charge $15 to $25 for a certified copy. Call the Iosco County phone directory number to check current pricing. Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815. Only the person named, parents, or a legal representative can get copies. Death and marriage records are generally public in Iosco County.

The clerk also files circuit court documents. Copies run about $1 per page.

Iosco County Court Record Lookup

Iosco County falls within the 23rd Judicial Circuit. The circuit court hears felony cases, civil suits over $25,000, family law, and probate. The courthouse is at 422 W. Lake Street in Tawas City. Call (989) 362-3991 for case status and hearing schedules.

Search Iosco County court records free through the MiCOURT case search system. Enter at least two letters of a last name. You can add a first name, date of birth, or case type to narrow things down. 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. The MiCOURT phone directory tool runs around the clock.

The 81st District Court serves Iosco County for misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims, and lower civil cases. Those records appear in MiCOURT too. For document copies, contact the clerk. Most Iosco County courts do not post document images online.

Note: Use a full case number in the YY-######-XX format for the most precise MiCOURT results.

Iosco County Background Check Phone Directory

Criminal background checks for Iosco County go through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. It costs $10 per search. You need the full name and date of birth. Results are instant and show Michigan convictions, sex offender status, and some warrants. Juvenile and expunged records are excluded. Only convictions appear.

The Michigan Treasury site shown above is another state resource. For Iosco County criminal records, combine ICHAT with MiCOURT. ICHAT gives you the statewide conviction summary. MiCOURT shows individual case details like charges and hearing outcomes. Both tools are part of the Iosco County phone directory for criminal searches. ICHAT results are valid 30 days.

Phone Directory for Iosco County Property

The Iosco County Register of Deeds keeps property records at the courthouse in Tawas City. Call (989) 362-3497 for deed lookups, mortgage records, and lien searches. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address. Records include warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, land contracts, and easements.

The Iosco County Treasurer handles property tax records. Call for assessed values, tax payment status, and delinquent tax information. Some property records in Iosco County may be searchable online, but older documents usually require an in-person visit. The phone directory for property records starts with the register of deeds and treasurer offices listed here.

Iosco County Vital Records Search

Vital records in Iosco County cover birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The county clerk in Tawas City handles local requests. State copies come from the MDHHS Vital Records division at $34 first copy and $16 for extras. Mail to PO Box 30721 in Lansing. Online orders go through VitalChek.

Marriage licenses require both parties with valid ID at the Iosco County Clerk. Licenses are good for 33 days. Death and marriage records are public. Birth records are restricted under MCL 333.2815-333.2861 for records under 100 years old. The Iosco County phone directory for vital records is the clerk at (989) 362-3497.

Iosco County FOIA Contacts

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 lets anyone request public records from Iosco County. No residency required. Call (989) 362-3497 to reach the FOIA coordinator at the courthouse.

The county responds within 5 business days. Extensions of up to 10 days are allowed. Fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits required for requests over $50. Appeal denials within 180 days. Fee waivers are available for qualifying situations. The phone directory for Iosco County FOIA is the courthouse number listed above.

Online Tools for Iosco County

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

Michigan Legal Help is at (888) 783-8190 statewide. 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 Iosco County.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

These counties are near Iosco County along Michigan's northeastern coast. Each has its own phone directory for public records.