Access Schoolcraft County Phone Directory

The Schoolcraft County phone directory connects you to public records offices in Manistique and across this Upper Peninsula county. Schoolcraft County is one of the least populated counties in Michigan, but it still keeps full sets of court files, property deeds, vital records, and government contacts at the county courthouse. You can search the phone directory for the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, the 11th Circuit Court, and the 93rd District Court. MiCOURT handles most court record searches. Property and vital records need a call or visit to the courthouse in Manistique. This page shows you each office and how to reach it.

Schoolcraft County Clerk Phone Numbers

The Schoolcraft County Clerk handles vital records, court filings, and elections from the courthouse in Manistique. The office is at 300 Walnut Street, Manistique, MI 49854. Call (906) 341-3618 to reach the clerk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Birth, death, and marriage records are on file at this office. Under MCL 333.2815-333.2861, birth records under 100 years old are restricted. Only the person named, a parent, or a legal representative can get copies. Death and marriage records are public. County copies run about $22 each. The state charges $34 through MDHHS. Call the Schoolcraft County phone directory clerk line to check if the record you need is on file before you pay or visit.

Marriage licenses are issued here. Bring valid ID and the $20 fee. Michigan requires a three-day waiting period unless waived by a judge.

Schoolcraft County Property Records Directory

The Register of Deeds in Schoolcraft County records all land documents. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements are on file at 300 Walnut Street in Manistique. Call (906) 341-3618 for property record questions.

Each document on file shows the grantor and grantee names, legal description, sale price if stated, and recording date. Standard copies cost $1 per page. The Schoolcraft County phone directory for property records is the way to reach staff who can search by owner name or parcel number. This is a large geographic county with a lot of state forest land, but the Register of Deeds covers all private parcels and recorded documents.

For property tax info, contact the Schoolcraft County Treasurer at the same courthouse address. Tax records show assessed values, taxable values, and payment history. The Schoolcraft County phone directory helps you find the right office for each type of property question so you do not waste a trip.

Court Records in Schoolcraft County

Schoolcraft County is part of the 11th Circuit Court, which also covers Alger, Delta, and Menominee counties. The circuit court handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, family law, and probate. The 93rd District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Both courts operate out of the courthouse in Manistique.

Search court records through MiCOURT. Enter a last name with at least two letters or use a case number. Results show party names, case type, filing date, and hearing outcomes. The Schoolcraft County phone directory for court data is useful when you need more detail than MiCOURT provides. Call the clerk for copies of documents not available online.

Most court records are public. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged cases are exceptions. Drug offenses under MCL 333.7411 and HYTA cases are restricted from public view. If a record does not show up online, the Schoolcraft County phone directory gives you the clerk's number to ask about it.

Statewide Tools for Schoolcraft County

State databases cover Schoolcraft County just like every other county in Michigan. The ICHAT system runs criminal background checks for $10. You need a full name and date of birth. Results show Michigan convictions and sex offender status. The Michigan Voter Information Center is free and shows registration and polling data.

The Secretary of State business entity search lets you look up companies filed in Michigan. These statewide phone directory tools are especially important in smaller counties like Schoolcraft where local online search options are limited.

The Secretary of State business search is shown below. Use it to find business details for companies operating in Schoolcraft County.

The search is free. Certified copies cost $10 each. You can look up any business by name, officer, or ID number.

FOIA in Schoolcraft County

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 gives anyone the right to request government records from Schoolcraft County. Residency is not required. The county has 5 business days to respond. Standard fees are $0.10 per page. If costs exceed $50, a deposit may be needed. Fee waivers are available for qualifying requestors.

Send requests to the Schoolcraft County Clerk at 300 Walnut Street, Manistique, MI 49854. Call (906) 341-3618 for questions about the process. The Schoolcraft County phone directory is the best tool for finding each department's FOIA coordinator so your request goes to the right place.

How to Search Schoolcraft Records

Here is where to look in the Schoolcraft County phone directory based on the records you need.

• Court cases: Search MiCOURT for 11th Circuit and 93rd District Court records
• Property deeds: Contact the Register of Deeds at (906) 341-3618
• Vital records: Call the County Clerk at (906) 341-3618
• Criminal background: Use ICHAT for $10
• Business filings: Search the Secretary of State site for free

MiCOURT is free. Document copies and vital records have fees. The Schoolcraft County phone directory saves you time by putting the right number in front of you for each type of search.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

Schoolcraft County is in the central Upper Peninsula along Lake Michigan. Neighboring counties may have records you need if a search crosses borders.