Wexford County Phone Directory Search

The Wexford County phone directory connects you to public records and government contacts in Cadillac and across this northern Lower Michigan county. Wexford County keeps court case files, property deeds, vital records, and contact info through offices at the county building. You can search the phone directory for the County Clerk, Register of Deeds, the 28th Circuit Court, and the 84th District Court. Many court records are in MiCOURT. Property and vital record requests often need a phone call or in-person visit to the courthouse. This guide covers each office, what records it keeps, and how to reach the people who hold the data through the Wexford County phone directory.

Wexford County Clerk Phone Directory

The Wexford County Clerk keeps vital records, court filings, and election data at the county building in Cadillac. The office is at 437 E. Division Street, Cadillac, MI 49601. Call (231) 779-9450 to reach the clerk. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Birth, death, and marriage records go back decades. Under MCL 333.2815-333.2861, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to the person named, a parent, or a legal representative. Death and marriage records are generally public. The county charges around $22 per copy. The state rate is $34 through MDHHS. The Wexford County phone directory for vital records puts you in touch with the clerk staff who handle these requests daily. Call to check if a record is on file before you visit.

Marriage licenses are issued here too. You need valid ID and the $20 license fee. Michigan has a three-day waiting period unless a judge waives it. The Wexford County phone directory clerk line can tell you exactly what to bring.

Wexford County Property Records Phone Directory

The Wexford County Register of Deeds records property documents for the entire county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plats are on file. The office is at 437 E. Division Street in Cadillac. Call (231) 779-9453 for property searches or copy requests.

Each recorded document shows the grantor and grantee, legal description, consideration amount if stated, and recording date. Copies are $1 per page. Certified copies cost more. The Wexford County phone directory for property records gives you access to staff who can search by owner name, parcel number, or address. Wexford County has a mix of lake property around Cadillac and Mitchell State Park, plus rural and forested land. All private property records go through the Register of Deeds.

For property tax info, contact the Wexford County Treasurer at the same county building. The treasurer keeps assessed values, taxable values, and payment records for every parcel. The phone directory helps you reach the right office for tax versus deed questions.

Note: The Secretary of State business entity search can help identify companies that own property in Wexford County.

Court Records in Wexford County

The 28th Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, family law, and probate for Wexford County. The 84th District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. Both courts are in Cadillac. Both have case records in MiCOURT.

Search MiCOURT by last name or case number. Results show party names, case type codes, filing dates, status, and hearing outcomes. CR means criminal. CB is civil. DR stands for domestic relations. TR covers traffic. The Wexford County phone directory for court records includes the clerk contacts at both courts for when you need copies. Document images are not available online in most Michigan courts, so you may need to visit the clerk.

Most court records are public. Exceptions include juvenile cases, sealed records, and expunged cases. Drug offenses under MCL 333.7411 for first-time offenders and HYTA cases are also restricted. If a record does not show up in MiCOURT, call the clerk through the Wexford County phone directory to ask about it.

State Databases for Wexford County Searches

Michigan's statewide databases work for Wexford County phone directory searches. The ICHAT system costs $10 and runs criminal background checks. Enter a full name and date of birth. Results show Michigan convictions and sex offender status. ICHAT only covers this state. Results last 30 days.

The Michigan Voter Information Center is a free phone directory tool for checking voter registration. Enter a name, birth month, year, and ZIP code. The Secretary of State business entity search lets you find company info for any business filed in Michigan. These state tools fill in where local Wexford County options may fall short.

The Michigan Voter Information Center is a useful phone directory resource for confirming addresses in Wexford County. It is shown below.

The voter search tool is free and shows results right away. Use it alongside the Wexford County phone directory for a more complete search.

Wexford County FOIA Phone Directory

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 lets anyone request records from Wexford County. No residency requirement. The county has 5 business days to respond. Copy fees are $0.10 per page. Electronic files cost the price of the media. If costs top $50, a deposit may be required. Fee waivers exist for qualifying requestors.

Send FOIA requests to the Wexford County Clerk at 437 E. Division Street, Cadillac, MI 49601. Call (231) 779-9450 for status checks or to find the right FOIA coordinator. The Wexford County phone directory helps you send your request to the right department so it does not get stuck in the wrong office.

Criminal Background in Wexford County

For criminal history searches in Wexford County, ICHAT and MiCOURT are your two main tools. ICHAT costs $10 and gives a statewide check. MiCOURT is free and shows case-level detail from the 28th Circuit Court and 84th District Court. You can see charges, sentencing, plea entries, and case status.

ICHAT only reports convictions. Arrests without convictions, juvenile records, and expunged cases are excluded. MiCOURT gives more detail per case. The Wexford County phone directory connects you to the court clerks if you need more info on a specific record or want document copies.

How to Use the Wexford Phone Directory

The Wexford County phone directory covers all the major record types in the county. Here is a quick guide to where to start.

• Court cases: Search MiCOURT for 28th Circuit and 84th District Court records
• Property records: Call the Register of Deeds at (231) 779-9453
• Vital records: Contact the County Clerk at (231) 779-9450
• Criminal background: Use ICHAT for $10
• Business data: Search the Secretary of State for free
• Government records: Submit a FOIA request

MiCOURT is free. Other record types have fees. The Wexford County phone directory makes it simple to find the right contact for any type of public record search in this part of Michigan.

Nearby Counties in the Phone Directory

Wexford County is in the northern Lower Peninsula near Cadillac. If your search crosses county lines, you may need to check records in a neighboring county.