Search Keweenaw County Phone Directory

The Keweenaw County phone directory covers public offices and record search tools at the tip of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. Eagle River is the county seat. Keweenaw is the least populated county in Michigan, but it still has a full set of county offices that keep vital records, court filings, and property documents. This phone directory lists the contacts you need for Keweenaw County. Whether you want to reach the clerk, look up a court record, or request property documents, the offices and tools below will help you find what you are after.

Keweenaw County Clerk Phone Directory

The Keweenaw County Clerk is at 5095 4th Street in Eagle River, MI 49950. Call (906) 337-2229 to reach the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, though hours may be limited due to the small size of the county government. The clerk is the first listing in the Keweenaw County phone directory for vital records, court filings, and marriage licenses.

Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses come from the Keweenaw County Clerk. County fees are usually lower than the state rate of $34 from MDHHS. Call the Keweenaw 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 rep can request copies. Death and marriage records are generally public in Keweenaw County.

Because Keweenaw County is small, the clerk handles many different functions. Be ready to ask if your question falls under a different office. Staff will point you in the right direction.

Keweenaw County Court Record Lookup

Keweenaw County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit along with Houghton County. The circuit court handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, family law, and probate. Due to low case volume, some court functions may be handled through the Houghton County courthouse. Call (906) 337-2229 for case info and schedules.

The MiCOURT case search system covers Keweenaw County court records online for free. Enter a last name with at least two letters. Add a first name, date of birth, or case type to filter results. 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 phone directory tool works at any hour from any device.

The 97th District Court also serves Keweenaw County. It handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. District court records appear in MiCOURT. For document copies, contact the clerk directly.

Keweenaw County Criminal Background Searches

Criminal background checks for Keweenaw County go through the Michigan State Police ICHAT system. Each check costs $10. Enter the full legal name and date of birth. Results are instant and show Michigan convictions, sex offender registry entries, and some warrants. Only convictions appear. Arrests without conviction, juvenile records, and expunged cases are excluded.

The Michigan Treasury site shown above is another state-level resource in the phone directory. For Keweenaw County criminal record searches, use ICHAT and MiCOURT together. ICHAT gives you the statewide conviction summary. MiCOURT shows the case details including charges, hearings, and outcomes. ICHAT results are valid for 30 days and only cover Michigan courts.

Because Keweenaw County is so small, you may find that some cases are actually filed through the Houghton County court system. Check both counties in MiCOURT if you do not find what you are looking for under Keweenaw alone.

Phone Directory for Keweenaw County Property

The Keweenaw County Register of Deeds keeps property transaction records in Eagle River. Call (906) 337-2229 for deed searches, mortgage records, and lien info. 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 Keweenaw County Treasurer. Call to check assessed values, payment status, and delinquent taxes. Given the small size of Keweenaw County, most property searches will need to be done in person or by phone. Online search tools may be limited compared to larger counties. The phone directory for Keweenaw County property records starts with the register of deeds and treasurer offices.

Note: Call ahead to confirm hours since Keweenaw County offices may have limited schedules.

Vital Records in Keweenaw County

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

Marriage licenses in Keweenaw County require both parties to appear at the clerk's office with valid photo ID. The license lasts 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 Keweenaw County phone directory for vital records is the clerk at (906) 337-2229.

Keweenaw County FOIA Contacts

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 gives anyone the right to request public records from Keweenaw County. Residency is not required. Call (906) 337-2229 to reach the FOIA coordinator.

Keweenaw County has 5 business days to respond. Extensions of up to 10 days are allowed. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits apply for requests over $50. Labor charges may apply for complex searches. You can appeal denials within 180 days. Fee waivers are available for qualifying situations. The phone directory for Keweenaw County FOIA goes through the main office number.

Online Search Tools for Keweenaw County

State-level tools covering Keweenaw County include MiCOURT 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.

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

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

Keweenaw County sits at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula. These nearby counties have their own phone directory contacts for public records.