Find Oceana County Phone Directory

The Oceana County phone directory provides contacts for public record offices and government agencies in this western Michigan county along the Lake Michigan coast. Hart is the county seat, and the courthouse there manages court records, vital documents, and property filings. This phone directory covers the circuit court, district court, county clerk, and register of deeds. Oceana County shares some judicial circuits with neighboring counties, which is common in less populated areas of Michigan. Use MiCOURT for free court searches or contact the offices listed here for direct help with records.

Oceana County Clerk Phone Directory

The Oceana County Clerk is at 100 S. State Street in Hart. Call (231) 873-4328 to reach the office. The clerk handles birth, death, and marriage certificates along with court filings and elections.

Under MCL 333.2815, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to the person named, parents, or legal representatives. Death and marriage records are public. County clerk fees are usually less than the state's $34 per copy. The Oceana County phone directory for the clerk is where you start when you need a local vital record. Call to confirm pricing and what ID to bring.

The clerk also processes concealed pistol license applications and provides notary services for Oceana County residents. The office can help with court filing questions and direct you to the right forms for various case types. Staff at the Hart courthouse are familiar with the phone directory of county services and can point you to the right department quickly.

Oceana County Court Records

The 27th Circuit Court serves both Oceana and Newaygo counties. This court handles felonies, civil disputes over $25,000, family law, and appeals. Search for circuit court case records through MiCOURT at no cost. Enter a last name with at least two letters or a full case number. Results include party names, case types, dates, and docket entries.

The 78th District Court covers Oceana County for misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. District court records are in MiCOURT too. Case type codes sort the results. CR is criminal. CB is civil. TR is traffic. DR covers domestic cases. MiCOURT is free and works around the clock. For copies of documents, you need to contact the court clerk in Hart since document images are not posted online.

Note: Sealed cases, juvenile records, and expunged convictions are excluded from all public phone directory searches for Oceana County.

Property Records in Oceana County

The Oceana County Register of Deeds records property documents at the Hart courthouse. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and land contracts are all on file. Search by owner name, parcel ID, or address. Call (231) 873-4328 for copy fees. Standard copies run about $1 per page, and certified copies cost $10.

Property taxes are tracked by the Oceana County Treasurer. The treasurer provides info on tax bills, assessed values, and delinquent parcels. Local assessors handle valuations, and the Board of Review takes appeals in March. Under MCL 15.231-15.246, property records in Oceana County are public and available through FOIA.

State Phone Directory Databases

State tools expand your Oceana County phone directory search. The ICHAT criminal check is $10 and shows Michigan convictions. The Voter Information Center checks registration. The Secretary of State runs a free business search. The MDHHS handles statewide vital records at $34 per copy.

The Michigan Treasury website connects to property tax information across all Michigan counties, including Oceana.

This state resource links to local tax data and financial records for property owners.

How to Search Oceana County Records

Oceana County records are kept at the courthouse in Hart. The county clerk manages vital records and court files. The register of deeds holds property documents. The treasurer handles tax records. All these offices are in the same building, so you can visit multiple departments in one trip if you need different types of records.

Court records are easiest to search through MiCOURT online. It is free and runs around the clock. For vital records, start with the Oceana County clerk since local fees tend to be lower than the $34 state rate. Property records go through the register of deeds, and tax questions go to the treasurer. The phone directory for Oceana County helps you reach the right office without guessing.

If you cannot visit Hart in person, mail requests are accepted by most county offices. Include a clear description of the records, your contact info, and payment. Processing times depend on the office and request size. Online tools like ICHAT, the Voter Information Center, and the MDHHS vital records system give you other ways to search for Oceana County records from home.

Oceana County FOIA

FOIA requests can be sent to the Oceana County FOIA coordinator at 100 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420. Describe the records clearly. Response time is 5 business days with up to 10 more days possible. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Deposits apply over $50. Fee waivers exist for hardship or public interest. Appeals must be within 180 days.

Legal Resources for Oceana County

Legal Aid of Western Michigan at (616) 774-0672 covers Oceana County. Michigan Legal Help at (888) 783-8190 provides statewide assistance. The Michigan Courts website offers self-help tools. The State Bar referral line at (800) 968-0738 connects you with local attorneys near Hart.

Nearby Counties

Oceana County is on Michigan's west coast north of Muskegon. These neighboring counties have phone directory pages.