Find St. Joseph County Phone Directory

The St. Joseph County phone directory puts you in touch with public records offices in Centreville and across this southwest Michigan county. St. Joseph County sits near the Indiana border and keeps court files, property deeds, vital records, and local government contacts through a handful of offices at the county courthouse. You can search the phone directory to find numbers for the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, the 45th Circuit Court, and the 3B District Court. Many court records show up in MiCOURT. Property and vital record searches often need a call or visit. This guide covers every office and how to reach the right person for your search.

St. Joseph County Clerk Phone Numbers

The St. Joseph County Clerk handles vital records, court filings, and elections from the courthouse in Centreville. The office is at 125 W. Main Street, Centreville, MI 49032. Call (269) 467-5596 for records questions. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Birth, death, and marriage records are kept at this office. Birth records under 100 years old are restricted under MCL 333.2815-333.2861. Only the person named, a parent, or a legal rep can request copies. Death and marriage records are public. County copies cost around $22 each, which is less than the $34 state fee through MDHHS. The St. Joseph County phone directory for vital records gives you a direct line to staff who can confirm if a record is on file before you pay.

Marriage licenses are issued here too. Bring valid ID and the $20 fee. Michigan law requires a three-day waiting period unless a judge grants a waiver. The St. Joseph County phone directory makes the clerk your first call for any vital record need in this area.

Phone Directory for St. Joseph Property Records

The St. Joseph County Register of Deeds records all land documents for the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property files are on record at the courthouse. The office is at 125 W. Main Street, Centreville, MI 49032. Call (269) 467-5597 to ask about a document or request copies.

Each document shows the grantor and grantee names, legal description, sale price if listed, and the recording date. Standard copies run $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. The St. Joseph County phone directory for property records connects you to staff who can search by owner name, parcel number, or address. This is a rural county with a mix of farmland and lake properties, so the Register of Deeds handles everything from small residential lots to large agricultural parcels.

For tax data, reach the St. Joseph County Treasurer at the same courthouse. The treasurer keeps assessed values, taxable values, and payment history for every parcel. The phone directory helps you find the right department for each type of property question.

St. Joseph County Court Records Search

St. Joseph County is part of the 45th Circuit Court. This court handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, family law, and probate. The courthouse is at 125 W. Main Street in Centreville. The 3B District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Both courts post records to MiCOURT.

Search by last name with at least two letters or by case number. Results show the parties, case type code, filing date, status, docket entries, and hearing outcomes. CR is criminal. CB means civil. DR covers domestic relations. TR is traffic. You can see conviction info, bond amounts, and sentencing for criminal cases. Civil cases show filing date, parties, and judgment amounts. Document images are not online for most courts, so you will need to contact the clerk for copies.

The St. Joseph County phone directory for court records is the fastest way to check on a case. Most records are public under Michigan law. Exceptions include juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged cases. Drug cases under MCL 333.7411 and HYTA cases are also restricted from public view.

State Databases for St. Joseph Searches

Statewide search tools work for St. Joseph County phone directory lookups. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police runs criminal 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 lets you look up voter registration for free. Enter a name, birth month, birth year, and ZIP code.

The Secretary of State site has a business entity search. Look up any LLC, corporation, or partnership filed in Michigan by name, officer, or ID number. The search is free. Certified copies cost $10. These state-level tools add to what the St. Joseph County phone directory offers at the local level.

The Michigan Open Data Portal is another free resource that can help with St. Joseph County phone directory searches. It is shown below.

The portal has datasets from state agencies you can download in CSV, Shapefile, and other formats. It supplements the local phone directory with broader data.

FOIA in St. Joseph County

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 lets anyone request public records from St. Joseph County. You do not need to be a Michigan resident. The county has 5 business days to respond. Standard fees are $0.10 per page for copies. Electronic records cost the price of the media. If costs go past $50, a deposit can be required.

Send FOIA requests to the St. Joseph County Clerk at 125 W. Main Street, Centreville, MI 49032. Call (269) 467-5596 to check on a request or find the right FOIA coordinator. Fee waivers exist for low-income requestors or when records serve a public interest. Appeals go to the Office of the Ombudsman or Circuit Court within 180 days. The St. Joseph County phone directory helps you find who handles FOIA in each office.

How to Use This Phone Directory

The St. Joseph County phone directory gives you clear paths to public records. Here is a quick list based on what you are looking for.

• Court cases: Search MiCOURT for 45th Circuit and 3B District Court records
• Property records: Call the Register of Deeds at (269) 467-5597
• Vital records: Contact the County Clerk at (269) 467-5596
• Criminal background: Use ICHAT for $10
• Business filings: Search the Secretary of State site for free
• Government records: File a FOIA request

MiCOURT court searches are free. Other records have fees that vary by type and office. The St. Joseph County phone directory puts the right contact info in your hands so you can start your search without guessing where to call.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

St. Joseph County is in Michigan's southwest corner near the Indiana state line. If your search crosses county lines, you may need to check records in a neighboring county too.