Presque Isle County Phone Directory

The Presque Isle County phone directory gives you access to public records kept by county offices in Rogers City and the surrounding area. This rural county in northeast Michigan holds court files, property deeds, vital records, and government contact info through a small but organized set of offices. You can search for phone directory listings that cover the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, the 89th District Court, and the 53rd Circuit Court. Some records are available through the statewide MiCOURT system. Others need a call or visit to the clerk in Rogers City. This page lists each office, how to reach them, and what records you can find in the Presque Isle County phone directory.

Presque Isle County Clerk Directory

The Presque Isle County Clerk handles vital records, court filings, and other public documents from the county building in Rogers City. The office is at 151 E. Huron Avenue, Rogers City, MI 49779. You can call the clerk at (989) 734-3288 for questions about records or to check on a filing. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Birth, death, and marriage records are on file with the clerk going back decades. Under MCL 333.2815-333.2861 of the Michigan Public Health Code, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted. Only the person named, a parent, or a legal rep can get copies. Death and marriage records are generally public. The Presque Isle County phone directory for vital records shows fees around $22 per copy at the county level. The state rate through MDHHS is $34 for the first copy and $16 for each extra one. If you need old records from the 1800s, those are public and the clerk can help you track them down.

Marriage licenses are also issued by the clerk. You will need valid ID and the $20 license fee. There is a three-day waiting period in Michigan unless a judge waives it. The Presque Isle County phone directory lists this office as the single point of contact for all vital record needs in the county.

Phone Directory for Presque Isle Property Records

The Presque Isle County Register of Deeds keeps land records for the entire county. This office records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. The Register of Deeds is in the same county building at 151 E. Huron Avenue, Rogers City, MI 49779. Call (989) 734-3288 to ask about a specific document or to request copies.

Property searches in Presque Isle County can start online through the county's GIS and parcel viewer tools. You can look up parcels by address or owner name. The phone directory for Presque Isle County property records includes the Register of Deeds staff who can pull documents going back many years. Copies cost $1 per page for standard documents. Certified copies run a bit more. Deeds show the grantor and grantee names, legal description, sale price if stated, and recording date. Mortgages, liens, and easements are also on file.

The MiCOURT case search covers court records in Presque Isle County, but property records need to go through the Register of Deeds directly. The Presque Isle County phone directory connects you to the right office for each type of search.

Note: For property tax questions, contact the Presque Isle County Treasurer at (989) 734-3288.

Presque Isle County Court Records Search

Presque Isle County is part of the 53rd Circuit Court, which covers Cheboygan, Presque Isle, and Emmet counties. The circuit court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $25,000, family law matters, and probate. The courthouse is in Rogers City. You can search circuit court records through MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. Just type in a last name with at least two letters or use a case number in the YY-######-XX format.

The 89th District Court also serves Presque Isle County. This court covers traffic tickets, misdemeanors, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. The district court is at 151 E. Huron Avenue in Rogers City. Call (989) 734-2511 for case info or to check a hearing date. MiCOURT shows case data from the 89th District Court too. Results include the case number, party names, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Document images are not available online for most courts in Michigan, so you may need to visit the clerk for copies.

The Presque Isle County phone directory for court records is a good starting point when you need to check a case status. Criminal cases show conviction info, bond amounts, and sentencing details. Civil cases show the parties, filing date, and any judgment amounts. Under Michigan law, most court records are public. Juvenile records, sealed cases, and expunged records do not show up in any search.

State Databases for Presque Isle Searches

Several statewide tools work for Presque Isle County phone directory searches. These are run by the state and cover all 83 Michigan counties. They are free or low cost and work from any device.

The Secretary of State business entity search lets you look up any LLC, corporation, or partnership filed in Michigan. Search by name, officer, or ID number. Results show business name, status, formation date, and registered agent info. The search is free. Certified copies cost $10. The Michigan Voter Information Center at mvic.sos.state.mi.us is another phone directory tool. Enter a first name, last name, birth month, birth year, and ZIP code. It shows voter registration status and polling place info.

The Michigan Voter Information Center is shown below. This tool can help you confirm a person's address and registration status in Presque Isle County.

That page lets you check voter info for anyone in Presque Isle County or elsewhere in the state. It is free to use and shows results right away.

Presque Isle County FOIA Requests

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 lets anyone request public records from Presque Isle County offices. You do not need to be a resident. The county must respond within 5 business days. They can grant the request, deny it with a reason, or ask for up to 10 extra days. Standard fees are $0.10 per page. Electronic records cost the price of the media. If the total goes over $50, the county can ask for a deposit. Fee waivers are available for low-income requestors or when the records serve a public interest.

Send FOIA requests to the Presque Isle County Clerk at 151 E. Huron Avenue, Rogers City, MI 49779. Call (989) 734-3288 if you have questions about the process. The Presque Isle County phone directory is a useful tool for finding the right person to send your request to. Each department may have its own FOIA coordinator, so it helps to call first and ask.

Criminal History in Presque Isle County

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system runs criminal background checks for $10 per search. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Results show Michigan convictions, active warrants in some cases, and sex offender registry status. ICHAT only covers Michigan. Juvenile records and expunged records are left out. Results are valid for 30 days.

For Presque Isle County phone directory searches tied to criminal history, MiCOURT is another option. It shows case records from the 53rd Circuit Court and 89th District Court. You can see charges, plea info, sentencing, and case status. Between ICHAT and MiCOURT, you can get a solid picture of someone's criminal record in Presque Isle County.

How to Search Presque Isle Records

The Presque Isle County phone directory connects you to several search tools. Here is a quick list of where to look based on what you need.

• Court cases: Search MiCOURT for 53rd Circuit and 89th District Court records
• Property deeds: Contact the Register of Deeds at (989) 734-3288
• Vital records: Call the County Clerk at (989) 734-3288
• Criminal background: Use ICHAT for $10 per search
• Business records: Search the Secretary of State site for free
• Government documents: File a FOIA request with the county

Most court searches through MiCOURT are free. Property and vital records cost a few dollars per copy. ICHAT charges $10. FOIA copies run $0.10 per page. The Presque Isle County phone directory gives you the right contact for each type of record so you can get what you need without wasting time.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

Presque Isle County sits in the northeast corner of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. If a person or property crosses county lines, you may need to search in a neighboring county too. Each one has its own clerk, court, and phone directory contacts.