Sanilac County Phone Directory Search

The Sanilac County phone directory covers public records held in Sandusky and throughout this Thumb region county in eastern Michigan. Sanilac County keeps court case files, land records, vital record data, and government contacts across offices at the county courthouse. You can search the phone directory for the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, the 24th Circuit Court, and the 73rd District Court. Court records are in MiCOURT. Property and vital records usually need a call or trip to the courthouse in Sandusky. This page breaks down each office and gives you the contact info to get what you need from the Sanilac County phone directory.

Sanilac County Clerk Directory

The Sanilac County Clerk manages vital records, court filings, and election data from the courthouse in Sandusky. The office is at 60 W. Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky, MI 48471. Call (810) 648-2212 to reach the clerk. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The clerk keeps birth, death, and marriage records. Under MCL 333.2815-333.2861, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to the person named, parents, or legal reps. Older birth records are open to anyone. Death and marriage records are generally public. Copies cost about $22 each at the county, compared to $34 through the state MDHHS office. The Sanilac County phone directory connects you straight to staff who handle these requests every day.

You can also get marriage licenses here. Bring valid ID and the $20 fee. The three-day waiting period applies unless a judge waives it. Call the Sanilac County phone directory clerk line to ask what documents you need before you drive out to Sandusky.

Sanilac County Property Records Phone Directory

The Sanilac County Register of Deeds records all land documents in the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and easements are on file at 60 W. Sanilac Avenue in Sandusky. Call (810) 648-2212 for property record questions or to request copies.

Each recorded document shows the grantor and grantee, legal description, consideration amount, and recording date. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are more. The Sanilac County phone directory for property records is useful for searches tied to the county's farmland and lakefront parcels along Lake Huron. The Register of Deeds staff can help with older records that may not be in any online system.

Property tax data comes from the Sanilac County Treasurer. That office keeps assessed values, taxable values, and payment records for every parcel. You can reach the treasurer at the same courthouse. The phone directory helps sort out which office handles what.

Note: The Secretary of State business search can help identify business owners tied to property in Sanilac County.

Court Records in Sanilac County

The 24th Circuit Court handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, family law, and probate for Sanilac County. The 73rd District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic tickets, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Both courts are in Sandusky. Both have records in MiCOURT.

Use MiCOURT to search by last name or case number. Results show party names, case type, filing date, status, and hearing outcomes. Case codes like CR for criminal and CB for civil help you narrow results. The Sanilac County phone directory for court data includes clerk contacts for both courts. Call if you need document copies that are not available online. Most Michigan courts do not post document images on the web.

Court records in Michigan are mostly public. Juvenile cases, sealed records, expunged cases, and certain drug cases under MCL 333.7411 are restricted. HYTA cases are also kept from public search results. The Sanilac County phone directory court listings will point you to the right clerk for any access questions.

Statewide Searches for Sanilac County

Michigan runs several databases that cover Sanilac County. The ICHAT system does criminal background checks for $10. Enter a full name and date of birth. Results show Michigan convictions and sex offender status. The Voter Information Center is free and shows registration status for anyone in the county.

The Michigan Voter Information Center is a handy phone directory tool for confirming someone's address in Sanilac County. It is shown below.

Enter a name and ZIP code to see voter registration details. The tool is free and works from any device.

The Michigan Open Data Portal has datasets from state agencies you can download for free. These state tools add to what the Sanilac County phone directory provides at the local level.

Sanilac County FOIA Requests

Anyone can request records from Sanilac County under MCL 15.231-15.246, the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. You do not need to be a resident. The county has 5 business days to respond. Copies cost $0.10 per page. Deposits may be required for requests over $50. Fee waivers are available for low-income requestors or public interest requests.

Send FOIA requests to the Sanilac County Clerk at 60 W. Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky, MI 48471. Call (810) 648-2212 to check status or find the right coordinator. The Sanilac County phone directory helps you locate the FOIA contact for each department so your request reaches the right desk.

How to Search Sanilac County Records

The Sanilac County phone directory covers several record types. Here is where to look for each one.

• Court cases: Search MiCOURT for 24th Circuit and 73rd District Court records
• Property deeds: Contact the Register of Deeds at (810) 648-2212
• Vital records: Call the County Clerk at (810) 648-2212
• Criminal background: Use ICHAT for $10 per search
• Government records: File a FOIA request with the county

Court searches on MiCOURT are free. Other records carry fees. The Sanilac County phone directory gets you to the right office so you can start your search without wasting time.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

Sanilac County is in Michigan's Thumb region along Lake Huron. Searches crossing county boundaries may need records from a neighboring county.