Kalkaska County Phone Directory

The Kalkaska County phone directory connects you to public record offices and search tools in this northern lower Michigan county. The village of Kalkaska serves as the county seat and is where the courthouse is located. If you need a court phone number, want to look up property records, or need a vital record copy, this phone directory has the Kalkaska County contacts. The offices listed below handle court filings, deed recordings, vital records, and public record requests. Use the Kalkaska County phone directory to find the right office and get started.

Kalkaska County Clerk Phone Numbers

The Kalkaska County Clerk is at 605 N. Birch Street in Kalkaska, MI 49646. Call (231) 258-3300 to reach the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk is the main listing in the Kalkaska County phone directory for vital records, marriage licenses, and court document requests.

Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses are available from the Kalkaska County Clerk. County-level fees are usually less than the state rate of $34 through MDHHS. Most Michigan county clerks charge $15 to $25 for certified copies. Call the Kalkaska County phone directory number to confirm current fees and what ID you need. Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815. Only the named person, parents, or a legal representative can get copies.

The clerk also handles circuit court document filings. Copies run about $1 per page. Certified copies cost more.

Search Kalkaska County Court Records

Kalkaska County is part of the 46th Judicial Circuit. The circuit court handles felony cases, civil disputes over $25,000, family law, and probate. The courthouse is at 605 N. Birch Street in Kalkaska. Call (231) 258-3300 for case status and hearing schedules.

The MiCOURT case search system covers Kalkaska County court records online for free. Enter at least two characters of a last name. You can add a first name, birth date, or case type to narrow results. Case type codes: CR means criminal, CB is civil, DR is domestic relations, TR is traffic. Results include party names, filing date, status, and docket entries. This MiCOURT phone directory tool works at any time from any device.

The 87th District Court also serves Kalkaska County for misdemeanors, traffic offenses, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Those records appear in MiCOURT. For copies of filed documents, call the court or visit in person.

Note: Document images are not posted online for most Kalkaska County cases.

Criminal Checks in the Kalkaska County Phone Directory

Criminal background checks go through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. Each search is $10. You need the full legal name and date of birth. Results are instant. ICHAT shows Michigan convictions, sex offender data, and some warrants. Only convictions appear. Juvenile and expunged records are left out.

For Kalkaska County cases specifically, pair ICHAT with MiCOURT. ICHAT gives the conviction summary. MiCOURT shows case details like charges, hearings, and outcomes. Both tools together are the core of the Kalkaska County phone directory for criminal record searches. ICHAT results last 30 days. It only covers Michigan.

The Michigan Voter Information Center shown above lets you verify voter registration for Kalkaska County residents. Enter a name, birth month and year, and ZIP code. It shows registration status and polling place info.

Kalkaska County Property Phone Directory

The Kalkaska County Register of Deeds keeps property records at the courthouse in Kalkaska. Call (231) 258-3300 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.

Property tax records are managed by the Kalkaska County Treasurer. Call for assessed values, tax payment status, and delinquent tax details. Some property records may be available through online search tools. Older documents typically need an in-person visit. The phone directory for Kalkaska County property records starts with the register of deeds and treasurer.

Kalkaska County Vital Records Contacts

Vital records in Kalkaska County cover birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The county clerk handles local copies. 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. Walk-in service is at 333 S. Grand Avenue in Lansing.

Marriage licenses require both parties at the Kalkaska County Clerk with valid photo ID. The license is valid for 33 days. Death and marriage records are public. Birth records have restrictions under MCL 333.2815-333.2861. Records over 100 years old are unrestricted. The Kalkaska County phone directory for vital records is the clerk at (231) 258-3300.

Kalkaska County FOIA Requests

Under MCL 15.231-15.246, anyone can request records from Kalkaska County through FOIA. No residency needed. Call (231) 258-3300 to reach the FOIA coordinator at the courthouse.

Kalkaska County responds within 5 business days. Extensions of up to 10 days are possible. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits apply for requests over $50. You can appeal a denial within 180 days. Fee waivers exist for qualifying cases. The phone directory for Kalkaska County FOIA goes through the courthouse number.

Online Tools for Kalkaska County

State-level search tools covering Kalkaska County include MiCOURT for court records, the Secretary of State for business entity searches, and the Michigan Open Data Portal for free datasets in CSV and other formats.

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

Nearby Counties Phone Directory

These counties border Kalkaska County in northern lower Michigan. Each has its own phone directory with clerk and court contacts.