Monroe County Phone Directory

The Monroe County phone directory connects you with public record offices and government contacts in Michigan's southeast corner. The city of Monroe is the county seat, and the courthouse there handles court filings, vital records, and property documents. This phone directory covers the circuit court, district court, county clerk, register of deeds, and other agencies in Monroe County. Sitting between Detroit and Toledo, Monroe County serves a population that often deals with both Michigan and Ohio systems. MiCOURT lets you search court records online for free, while local offices process in-person requests for certified copies and other documents.

Monroe County Clerk Phone Directory

The Monroe County Clerk is at 106 E. First Street in Monroe. Call (734) 240-7020 for the clerk's office. This is the primary contact for birth, death, and marriage certificates. The office also handles court administration and election services. Walk-in requests are taken on weekdays during regular business hours.

Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815. Only the person named, a parent, or a legal representative can get a copy. Older birth records are open to anyone. Death and marriage records are public in Monroe County. The county clerk usually charges less than the state rate of $34 per certified copy. The Monroe County phone directory for the clerk is the fastest way to confirm fees and learn what ID you need.

Monroe County's location on the Ohio border means some residents may have vital records in both states. Michigan offices cannot provide Ohio records. For Ohio vital records, contact the Ohio Department of Health separately.

Search Monroe County Court Records

The 38th Circuit Court serves Monroe County for felony cases, civil disputes over $25,000, family law, and probate. Search for circuit court records through MiCOURT at no charge. Enter at least two letters of a last name or a full case number. Results include party names, case type codes, filing dates, and docket entries.

The 1st District Court, one of Michigan's original district courts, handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims, and civil matters under $25,000. It sits in Monroe. These records are also in MiCOURT. Filter your results with case type codes. CR is criminal. CB is civil. TR is traffic. DR covers domestic relations cases. The system works around the clock and costs nothing to use.

Monroe County generates a high volume of court cases compared to many rural Michigan counties. MiCOURT is the best way to search this phone directory of court records remotely. For document copies, contact the court clerk at the Monroe courthouse.

Note: Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged files do not appear in public phone directory searches for Monroe County.

Monroe County Property Records

Property records in Monroe County are maintained by the Register of Deeds at 106 E. First Street. The register records deeds, mortgages, liens, land contracts, and easements. Search by owner name, parcel number, or property address. Call (734) 240-7390 for fees and document availability. Standard copies are about $1 per page. Certified copies cost $10.

The Monroe County Treasurer handles property tax records. Tax bills, assessed values, payment status, and delinquent amounts are all tracked here. Local assessors in each township and city set property values. The Board of Review hears appeals in March. Under MCL 15.231-15.246, property records held by Monroe County are public and available through FOIA if not posted online or accessible at the counter.

State Databases for Monroe County

State-level tools add to your Monroe County phone directory search. The ICHAT system checks criminal history for $10. Enter a name and date of birth. Results are instant and show Michigan convictions only. The Voter Information Center checks registration. The Secretary of State business search is free.

Statewide vital records come from MDHHS at $34 per copy. The Michigan Open Data Portal has free datasets. These state tools work for any Michigan county, including Monroe.

The Michigan Treasury portal provides additional phone directory data on tax-related matters across Monroe County.

This state resource connects to local property tax data for all counties in Michigan.

How to Search Monroe County Records

Monroe County keeps records at the courthouse on First Street. The county clerk handles vital records and court files. The register of deeds stores property documents. The treasurer tracks tax data. For court cases, MiCOURT is the fastest free option. Vital records come from the county clerk at fees below the $34 state rate. Property searches go through the register of deeds, and the treasurer covers tax info. The Monroe County phone directory lists the right number for each department so you reach the correct office on the first try.

Monroe County FOIA Requests

File a FOIA request with Monroe County by writing to the FOIA coordinator at 106 E. First Street, Monroe, MI 48161. Describe the records you need. The response deadline is 5 business days with a possible 10-day extension. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits apply for requests over $50. Fee waivers may be granted for financial hardship or public interest.

If denied, appeal within 180 days to the Office of the Ombudsman or Circuit Court. The Monroe County phone directory lists the clerk as the starting point for FOIA questions.

Legal Aid for Monroe County

Legal Aid and Defender Association at (313) 967-5800 serves the Monroe County area. Michigan Legal Help at (888) 783-8190 provides statewide assistance. The Michigan Courts website offers self-help forms. The State Bar referral service at (800) 968-0738 connects you with local attorneys in Monroe.

Counties Near Monroe

Monroe County is in Michigan's far southeast corner on the Ohio border. These neighboring counties have phone directory pages.