Montmorency County Phone Directory

The Montmorency County phone directory covers government contacts and public record offices in this sparsely populated northeast Lower Michigan county. Atlanta is the county seat, a small town that shares its name with the Georgia city but is far different in size. The courthouse in Atlanta houses the county clerk, register of deeds, and courts that manage public records for Montmorency County. This phone directory lists the numbers you need for court case searches, vital records, and property lookups. MiCOURT offers free online searching, and local offices handle in-person requests.

Montmorency Clerk Directory

The Montmorency County Clerk is at 12265 M-32 in Atlanta. The phone number is (989) 785-8022. This office handles birth, death, and marriage certificates plus court filings and election services.

Vital record access follows Michigan law. Under MCL 333.2815, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to the named person, parents, or legal representatives. Death and marriage records are public. Montmorency County clerk fees are less than the state's $34 rate. This is a small office, so call ahead to make sure staff can process your request when you arrive. The phone directory for the clerk is your starting point for any vital record in Montmorency County.

Because of the county's low population, the clerk wears many hats and can often direct you to other county departments quickly. The Montmorency County phone directory for the clerk also covers passport applications, notary services, and court filing assistance. Staff at this small office can answer most questions about county record services on the spot.

Court Records in Montmorency County

The 26th Circuit Court covers Montmorency, Alpena, and Alcona counties. It handles felony cases, civil matters over $25,000, family law, and appeals. You can search Montmorency County circuit court records for free through MiCOURT. Enter a last name or case number to start.

The 88th District Court serves Montmorency County for misdemeanors, traffic tickets, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. These records are also in MiCOURT. Use case type codes to sort results. CR is criminal. CB is civil. TR is traffic. The phone directory for Montmorency County court offices can connect you with staff who handle copy requests since document images are not available online.

Note: Sealed cases, juvenile records, and expunged convictions cannot be found in any public phone directory search.

Montmorency Property Phone Directory

Property records in Montmorency County are filed with the Register of Deeds in Atlanta. Deeds, mortgages, and liens are recorded here. Search by owner name, parcel number, or address. Contact (989) 785-8022 for fees and availability. Copies cost about $1 per page. Certified copies are around $10.

Tax records are tracked by the Montmorency County Treasurer. The treasurer provides info on tax amounts, assessed values, and payment status. Local assessors set property values, and the Board of Review takes appeals each March. Under MCL 15.231-15.246, property records from Montmorency County are available through FOIA.

State Search Tools

State databases help you search for Montmorency County records from anywhere. The ICHAT criminal check is $10. The Voter Information Center verifies registration. The Secretary of State has a free business search. The MDHHS handles vital records at $34 per copy.

The Michigan Open Data Portal is a good phone directory resource for finding public datasets related to Montmorency County.

Download data in CSV, Shapefile, and GeoJSON formats at no charge from this state phone directory resource.

Getting Records in Montmorency County

Montmorency County keeps its public records at the courthouse in Atlanta. The county clerk handles vital records and court files. The register of deeds stores property documents. The treasurer manages tax records. Since Montmorency County is small, the same building holds all these offices, making it easy to handle multiple requests in one trip.

For court records, start with MiCOURT online. It is free and works from home. For vital records, the county clerk in Atlanta typically has lower fees than the $34 state rate. Property records go through the register of deeds. If you need tax data, call the treasurer. The Montmorency County phone directory gives you the right number for each of these offices so you do not waste time calling the wrong department.

Mail requests are an option if you cannot visit Atlanta in person. Send a letter to the right office with a clear description of what you need, your contact info, and a check or money order for any fees. Processing times vary but tend to be reasonable given the lower volume of requests in this county. Online access is limited to MiCOURT for court cases and statewide databases like ICHAT for criminal history checks.

FOIA for Montmorency County

Anyone can file a FOIA request with Montmorency County. Write to the FOIA coordinator at 12265 M-32, Atlanta, MI 49709. The response time is 5 business days with up to 10 more days allowed. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Deposits apply for requests over $50. Fee waivers exist for hardship or public interest. Appeals must be filed within 180 days of a denial.

Legal Aid Near Montmorency

Michigan Legal Help at (888) 783-8190 provides statewide assistance. The Michigan Courts website has self-help forms and guides. Legal Aid of Western Michigan at (616) 774-0672 may also serve this area. The State Bar referral line at (800) 968-0738 can match you with attorneys near Atlanta.

Counties Near Montmorency

Montmorency County is in northeast Lower Michigan. These neighboring counties have phone directory pages.