Shiawassee County Phone Directory

The Shiawassee County phone directory gives you contact info and search paths for public records kept in Corunna and across this mid-Michigan county. Shiawassee County holds court records, property deeds, vital record files, and government contacts through offices at the county courthouse. You can search the phone directory for the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, the 35th Circuit Court, and the 66th District Court. Court case data is available through MiCOURT. Property and vital record requests often need a call or visit to the clerk's office. This page covers each office, what it holds, and how to contact the right person.

Shiawassee County Clerk Directory

The Shiawassee County Clerk handles vital records, court filings, and elections from the courthouse in Corunna. The main office is at 208 N. Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI 48817. Call (989) 743-2242 to reach the clerk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Birth, death, and marriage records are on file. Birth records less than 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815-333.2861 of the Michigan Public Health Code. Only the person named, a parent, or a legal rep can get copies of recent birth records. Death records and marriage records are generally public. Copies cost around $22 at the county level, which is less than the $34 state rate through MDHHS. The Shiawassee County phone directory puts you in touch with the clerk staff who process these requests daily.

Marriage licenses are issued by this office. You need valid ID and the $20 license fee. There is a three-day waiting period under Michigan law. Call the clerk through the Shiawassee County phone directory to confirm what you need to bring.

The MDHHS Vital Records office in Lansing is another option for vital records. You can order online through VitalChek, by mail, or in person at 333 S. Grand Avenue in Lansing. The state office handles records from all 83 counties.

Phone Directory for Shiawassee Property Records

The Shiawassee County Register of Deeds records land documents for the entire county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and easements are on file at 208 N. Shiawassee Street in Corunna. Call (989) 743-2242 for help with a property search or to get copies.

Each recorded document shows the grantor and grantee names, legal description, any stated consideration, and the recording date. Copies are $1 per page. Certified copies run more. The Shiawassee County phone directory for property records gives you direct access to staff who can search by owner name, parcel number, or address. The county covers a mix of small towns and farmland, so property records range from residential lots in Owosso and Durand to large agricultural parcels.

Property tax data is kept by the Shiawassee County Treasurer at the same courthouse. Tax records show assessed and taxable values plus payment history. The phone directory connects you to the right department for each question.

Shiawassee County Court Records Search

The 35th Circuit Court handles felony cases, civil matters over $25,000, family law, and probate for Shiawassee County. The 66th District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Both courts are in Corunna. Records from both are in MiCOURT.

Search by last name or case number. MiCOURT results show party names, case type codes, filing dates, and hearing outcomes. CR means criminal. CB is civil. DR covers domestic relations. The Shiawassee County phone directory for court records also includes clerk contacts at both courts. Call if you need document copies. Most Michigan courts do not post document images online.

Court records are public with some exceptions. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged cases are restricted. Drug offenses under MCL 333.7411 and HYTA cases are kept from public search results. The Shiawassee County phone directory gives you the right number to call if you cannot find what you need in MiCOURT.

State Databases for Shiawassee Searches

Statewide tools work for Shiawassee County phone directory lookups. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police costs $10 for a criminal background check. Results show Michigan convictions and sex offender status. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT results are valid for 30 days.

The Michigan Voter Information Center is free and shows voter registration data. The Secretary of State has a business entity search that covers all companies filed in the state. These tools add to the local Shiawassee County phone directory by covering state-level data that county offices do not hold.

The Michigan State Police site is shown below. This is where you run ICHAT criminal background checks that cover Shiawassee County and the rest of Michigan.

ICHAT gives instant results. Enter a name and date of birth, pay $10, and get a report you can print or save.

Shiawassee County FOIA Requests

Under MCL 15.231-15.246, anyone can request records from Shiawassee County through the Freedom of Information Act. You do not need to be a Michigan resident. The county has 5 business days to respond. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Electronic records cost the price of the media. Deposits may be required for large requests over $50.

Send FOIA requests to the Shiawassee County Clerk at 208 N. Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI 48817. Call (989) 743-2242 to check on your request. Fee waivers exist for low-income people or requests that serve the public interest. The Shiawassee County phone directory helps you find the FOIA coordinator for each department.

How to Use This Phone Directory

The Shiawassee County phone directory gives you several ways to find public records. Here is where to look for each type.

• Court cases: Use MiCOURT for 35th Circuit and 66th District Court records
• Property records: Contact the Register of Deeds at (989) 743-2242
• Vital records: Call the County Clerk at (989) 743-2242
• Criminal background: Run an ICHAT search for $10
• Business data: Search the Secretary of State site free

MiCOURT is free for court searches. Property copies, vital records, and ICHAT have fees. The Shiawassee County phone directory makes it simple to find the right contact for any public record search in this area.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

Shiawassee County is in mid-Michigan, just west of Genesee County. If your search crosses county lines, check records in a neighboring county too.