Marquette County Phone Directory

The Marquette County phone directory is your source for public record contacts and government office numbers in the largest county in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The city of Marquette is the county seat and home to the main courthouse. This phone directory covers the circuit court, district court, county clerk, register of deeds, and other offices that handle public records in Marquette County. As the most populated county in the UP, Marquette has more robust online systems than some of its neighbors. You can search court cases through MiCOURT or visit the courthouse in Marquette for in-person assistance.

Marquette County Clerk Phone Numbers

The Marquette County Clerk is at 234 W. Baraga Avenue in Marquette. The phone number is (906) 225-8330. This office manages vital records, court filings, and elections for the county. You can request birth, death, and marriage certificates in person, by mail, or sometimes by phone for general questions.

Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815. Only the person named, a parent, or a legal representative can obtain a copy. Death and marriage records are public. The Marquette County clerk charges fees that are generally less than the state rate of $34. Call the phone directory number listed above to confirm current pricing and hours before your visit.

As the largest UP county, Marquette's clerk office tends to be busier than smaller neighbors. Plan to arrive early on weekdays if you need same-day service for vital records.

Court Records in Marquette County

The 25th Circuit Court serves Marquette County exclusively. It handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, family law, and probate matters. You can search circuit court records for free through MiCOURT. Enter a name with at least two letters or use a case number. The results include party names, case types, filing dates, docket entries, and hearing outcomes.

The 96th District Court covers Marquette County for misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. These records are searchable in MiCOURT too. Case type codes sort results by category. CR is criminal. CB is civil. TR means traffic. DR is for domestic relations cases. Document images are generally not available online. The Marquette County phone directory for the court clerk will get you to someone who can help with copy requests.

Marquette County also has a probate court that handles estate matters, guardianships, and mental health proceedings. Some probate case information is available through MiCOURT, though sensitive cases remain sealed.

Note: Juvenile cases, mental health records, and expunged convictions do not appear in any public phone directory search.

Marquette County Property Searches

The Marquette County Register of Deeds maintains all recorded property documents, including deeds, mortgages, liens, and land contracts. The office is at 234 W. Baraga Avenue. Contact (906) 225-8330 for search help. Standard copies are about $1 per page. Certified copies cost $10. You can search by owner name, parcel number, or property address.

Property tax data is held by the Marquette County Treasurer. You can find out tax amounts, assessed values, and payment history through the treasurer's office. Local assessors set property values in each city and township within the county. The Board of Review hears appeals every March. Under Michigan FOIA law at MCL 15.231-15.246, property records are accessible to the public through formal requests when not available at the counter.

Marquette County's size and population mean it has more recorded documents than most UP counties, so phone directory searches for property records here tend to produce more results.

State Databases for Marquette Searches

State databases extend your Marquette County phone directory search. The ICHAT system runs criminal history checks for $10 per search. Enter a full name and date of birth. Results show Michigan convictions instantly. ICHAT does not include arrests without convictions, juvenile records, or expunged cases.

The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check registration status. The Secretary of State business search is free and covers all Michigan entities. The MDHHS Vital Records office in Lansing processes statewide requests at $34 each.

The Michigan State Police website is one of the most used phone directory resources for background checks in Marquette County and across the state.

ICHAT results come back instantly and remain valid for 30 days from the search date.

How to Get Marquette County Records

Records in Marquette County are stored at the courthouse on Baraga Avenue. The county clerk handles vital records and court files. The register of deeds keeps property documents. The treasurer tracks tax data. As the largest UP county, Marquette has more staff and higher volume than its neighbors. For court cases, start with MiCOURT. For vital records, the county clerk is cheaper than the $34 state rate. Property records go through the register of deeds. The Marquette County phone directory routes you to the right department.

Marquette County FOIA Info

You can request government records from Marquette County under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Send a written request to the county FOIA coordinator at 234 W. Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855. The office has 5 business days to respond with an additional 10-day extension allowed. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page.

Deposits are required for requests expected to exceed $50. Fee waivers may be granted for financial hardship or public interest situations. If denied, you have 180 days to appeal. The Marquette County phone directory lists the county clerk as the starting point for most FOIA questions.

Legal Help in Marquette County

Legal Aid of Western Michigan at (616) 774-0672 serves the Upper Peninsula including Marquette County. Michigan Legal Help at (888) 783-8190 helps statewide. The Michigan Courts website offers self-help resources and downloadable forms. Northern Michigan University in Marquette also has legal clinic resources for students. The State Bar referral line at (800) 968-0738 connects callers with local attorneys.

Counties Near Marquette

Marquette County is in the central Upper Peninsula. These surrounding counties have their own phone directory pages.