Mackinac County Phone Directory

The Mackinac County phone directory helps you find public record offices and contact numbers in this Upper Peninsula county on the Straits of Mackinac. St. Ignace is the county seat, and the courthouse there manages court records, vital documents, and property filings. You can search for phone directory contacts that cover the circuit court, district court, county clerk, and register of deeds. This guide breaks down the key offices, their phone numbers, and how to access the records they hold in Mackinac County. State tools like MiCOURT also let you search court cases from home.

Mackinac County Clerk Directory

The Mackinac County Clerk is located at 100 S. Marley Street in St. Ignace. You can reach the office at (906) 643-7300. The clerk handles vital records, court filings, and election services. Birth, death, and marriage certificates for events that took place in Mackinac County can be ordered here.

Michigan law limits who can get certain vital records. Under MCL 333.2815, birth certificates less than 100 years old are only available to the person named, parents, or legal representatives. Death and marriage records are generally public. County fees are often lower than the $34 per copy that the state charges. The phone directory for the Mackinac County clerk is the first place to call when you need a local vital record.

The clerk also assists with probate filings and can point you to the right forms for estate cases in Mackinac County.

Search Mackinac County Court Records

Mackinac County sits within the 11th Circuit Court, which covers several Upper Peninsula counties. The circuit court handles felony cases, major civil suits, family law, and appeals. You can search for case records through the MiCOURT system for free. Enter a last name or case number to pull up results. The system shows party names, case types, filing dates, and docket entries.

The 92nd District Court serves Mackinac County for misdemeanors, traffic tickets, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. District court cases show up in MiCOURT as well. Use case type codes to filter your search. CR is criminal. CB is civil. TR covers traffic cases. DR is domestic relations. Document copies usually require an in-person visit to the St. Ignace courthouse since images are not posted online for most Mackinac County cases.

The Mackinac County phone directory for court contacts can help you reach the right clerk division when you need copies or case status updates.

Note: Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged files are not part of the public phone directory for Mackinac County courts.

Property Phone Directory for Mackinac County

Property records in Mackinac County are kept by the Register of Deeds in St. Ignace. The office records deeds, mortgages, land contracts, and liens. You can search by owner name, parcel ID, or property address. Reach the register at (906) 643-7300 to ask about fees and document availability. Standard copies are about $1 per page. Certified copies cost around $10 each.

Tax records go through the Mackinac County Treasurer. The treasurer tracks property tax amounts, payment status, and delinquent balances. Each township assessor sets values, and the Board of Review hears appeals in March. Under MCL 15.231-15.246, most property records held by Mackinac County are available through FOIA if they are not already accessible at the counter.

Statewide Phone Directory Databases

Several state databases help you find Mackinac County records without traveling to St. Ignace. The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police runs criminal background checks for $10. You need a full name and date of birth. Results show Michigan convictions and appear instantly.

The Michigan Voter Information Center checks voter registration status. The Secretary of State business search covers all registered entities in the state. For vital records, the MDHHS charges $34 per certified copy and offers online ordering through VitalChek.

The Michigan Open Data Portal is another useful phone directory tool for finding datasets and public information related to Mackinac County.

Datasets from this portal can be downloaded in CSV, GeoJSON, and other formats for free.

How to Search Mackinac Records

Records in Mackinac County are kept at the courthouse in St. Ignace. The county clerk handles vital records and court filings. The register of deeds stores property documents. The treasurer tracks tax data. All these offices share the same building, so you can visit more than one department during a single trip. For court cases, MiCOURT is the best free tool. Vital records come from the county clerk at fees below the $34 state rate. Property documents go through the register of deeds. The Mackinac County phone directory gives you the right contact for each type of search.

FOIA for Mackinac County Records

Anyone can submit a Freedom of Information Act request to Mackinac County. You do not need to be a Michigan resident. Send a written request to the FOIA coordinator at 100 S. Marley Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781. Describe what records you want. The office has 5 business days to respond and can take up to 10 more days if needed.

Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits may be required for large requests over $50. Fee waivers are possible for low-income applicants or requests that serve the public interest. Appeals of denied requests must be filed within 180 days.

Legal Resources in Mackinac County

Legal Aid of Western Michigan at (616) 774-0672 provides free legal help in the Upper Peninsula. Michigan Legal Help at (888) 783-8190 offers statewide assistance. The Michigan Courts website has downloadable forms and self-help resources for people without an attorney. The State Bar referral service at (800) 968-0738 connects you with lawyers near St. Ignace.

Nearby Counties Phone Directory

Mackinac County sits at the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula near the Mackinac Bridge. These neighboring counties have their own phone directory pages.