St. Clair County Phone Directory

The St. Clair County phone directory gives you access to public records kept in Port Huron and across this eastern Michigan county along the Canadian border. St. Clair County holds court case files, property records, vital record data, and government contacts through offices at the county building. You can search for phone directory listings that cover the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, the 31st Circuit Court, and district courts serving Port Huron and the surrounding area. Court records are searchable online through MiCOURT. Property and vital records often need a call or in-person visit. This page lists the offices, what they hold, and how to contact them.

St. Clair County Clerk Directory

The St. Clair County Clerk handles vital records, court filings, and elections from the county building in Port Huron. The office is at 201 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron, MI 48060. Call (810) 985-2200 to reach the clerk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. This is the main listing in the St. Clair County phone directory for vital record needs.

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 representative can get copies. Death and marriage records are generally public. The county charges around $22 per copy. That is cheaper than the state rate of $34 through MDHHS. The St. Clair County phone directory for vital records connects you directly to staff who can check what is on file and process your request.

Marriage licenses come from this office too. You need valid ID and the $20 fee. Michigan has a three-day waiting period for marriage licenses. Call the clerk to confirm what documents you need to bring.

St. Clair County Property Records Phone Directory

The St. Clair County Register of Deeds records property documents for every parcel in the county. The office is at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron. Call (810) 985-2200 for help with a property lookup. The Register of Deeds keeps deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and other land records.

You can search St. Clair County property records through the county's online portal or by calling the office. Each recorded document shows grantor and grantee names, the legal description, any stated sale price, and the recording date. Standard copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. The St. Clair County phone directory for property data is useful for real estate searches along the St. Clair River and Lake Huron shoreline, where waterfront property changes hands often.

For property tax info, the St. Clair County Treasurer keeps separate records with assessed values, taxable values, and payment history. The treasurer's office can be reached at the same county building. The phone directory connects you to the right department for each type of property question.

Court Records in St. Clair County

The 31st Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $25,000, family law, and probate for St. Clair County. The courthouse is at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron. The 72nd District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic tickets, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Both courts have records searchable through MiCOURT.

Search MiCOURT by name or case number. Results show party names, case type, filing date, status, and hearing outcomes. Case codes include CR for criminal, CB for civil, DR for domestic relations, and TR for traffic. The St. Clair County phone directory for court records also includes the circuit court clerk and district court clerk, who can help you get copies of documents not available online. Document images are not on the web for most Michigan courts.

Most court records in Michigan are public. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged records are kept out of search results. Drug cases under MCL 333.7411 and HYTA cases are also restricted. If you need a record that does not show up in MiCOURT, call the court clerk through the St. Clair County phone directory to ask about access.

The Michigan Open Data Portal is a useful tool for broader searches. It hosts free datasets from state agencies that can supplement what you find in the St. Clair County phone directory.

The Michigan Treasury site shown above can help with tax-related searches at the state level for St. Clair County residents.

St. Clair County FOIA Requests

Anyone can request records from St. Clair County under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231-15.246. Residency is not required. The county has 5 business days to respond. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Electronic records cost the price of the media used. Deposits may be required for requests over $50.

Send FOIA requests to the St. Clair County Clerk at 201 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron, MI 48060. Call (810) 985-2200 to check on your request or find the right FOIA coordinator for a specific department. Fee waivers are available for low-income requestors or when the records serve a public interest. Appeals go to the Office of the Ombudsman or Circuit Court within 180 days. The St. Clair County phone directory is a good first step for finding who handles FOIA in each department.

Criminal Records in St. Clair County

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system is the state tool for criminal background checks. It costs $10 per search. Enter a full name and date of birth. Results show Michigan convictions and sex offender status. ICHAT only covers this state. Juvenile records, expunged cases, and arrests without convictions are left out.

For more detail, search MiCOURT for case records from the 31st Circuit Court and 72nd District Court in St. Clair County. You can see charges, plea info, sentencing, and case status. Between ICHAT and MiCOURT, you get a solid picture of someone's criminal record in St. Clair County. The phone directory for this area helps you find the right court clerk if you need copies or have questions about a specific case.

Note: ICHAT results are valid for 30 days and can be saved as a PDF for your files.

How to Search St. Clair County Records

The St. Clair County phone directory gives you several ways to look up public records. Each office handles a different type of record. Here is where to start.

• Court cases: Search MiCOURT for 31st Circuit and 72nd District Court records
• Property records: Contact the Register of Deeds at (810) 985-2200
• Vital records: Call the County Clerk at (810) 985-2200
• Criminal background: Use ICHAT for $10
• Business filings: Search the Secretary of State site

Court searches through MiCOURT are free. Property copies, vital records, and ICHAT all have fees. The St. Clair County phone directory puts the right number in your hands so you can get records without extra trips or calls to the wrong office.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

St. Clair County sits on Michigan's eastern border along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River. Searches that cross county lines may require checking records in a neighboring county.