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Clinton County, Michigan public records

In Clinton County, deeds are recorded by the County Clerk / Register of Deeds; property values come from the Equalization Department; court files are split between the County Clerk and the Probate Court.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Clinton County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsCounty Clerk / Register of Deeds4Search deeds2$1.00 per page3
Property values and ownersEqualization Department5Property search4—
Property tax billsTreasurer's Office6Tax bill search7—
Court casesCounty Clerk's Office8
Probate Court9		29th Circuit Court10
65A District Court4		Fees: copies: $2.00/page first 10 pages, $0.50/page after, per case10
Marriage recordsCounty Clerk's Office12—Certified copy fee: $15 first, $5 each additional at the same time; fee retained if not found11
Divorce recordsCounty Clerk's Office10——
Birth certificatesCounty Clerk's Office12—$15 first certified, $5 each additional; 65 and over $7 first, $5 each additional13
Death certificatesCounty Clerk's Office12—$15 first certified, $5 each additional; fee retained if not found14
Probate and willsProbate Court9——
Business names (DBA)County Clerk's Office12Search business names12—

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Clinton County are recorded by the County Clerk / Register of Deeds (Register of Deeds office).4

Years online
Back to February 26, 1963; earlier records at the office or by request2
Staff search fee
$0.50 per year per search, $5 minimum, plus copies2
Copy fee
$1.00 per page3
Certified copy fee
$5.00 to certify a recorded document3
How to order
Online self-service, in person, or email/phone request for earlier records2

How deeds work in Michigan

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Equalization Department (county review; assessing itself is by township or city) sets property values5; the Treasurer's Office bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
accessmygov.com4
Parcel map (GIS)
app.fetchgis.com15
Local assessors
Local township and city assessors do the assessing; the county reviews5

How property tax works in Michigan

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
29th Circuit Court (Clinton and Gratiot counties)Civil cases over $25,000, appeals, injunctions, license restorations, condemnations and divorces16County Clerk's Office (Circuit Court filings)micourt.courts.michigan.gov/…10
65A District CourtMisdemeanors, felony preliminary exams, civil up to $25,000, small claims, evictions, traffic8County Clerk's Office (Circuit Court filings)micourt.courts.michigan.gov/…4
Probate CourtEstates, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health, wills for safekeeping9Probate Court—
Fees: record search by mail
$10.00 per name for a 10-year search; free if done at the Clerk's Office (pre-July 1996 records)10
Fees: copies
$2.00/page first 10 pages, $0.50/page after, per case10
Fees: certified
$1.00/page plus $10.0010

Criminal records and background checks

How Michigan courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the County Clerk's Office.12

Records online
Online search of marriages filed after January 1, 192711
Certified copy fee
$15 first, $5 each additional at the same time; fee retained if not found11
Marriage license fee
$20.00; $30.00 out-of-state residence17
Waiting period
Three-day waiting period17

Michigan marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the County Clerk's Office (Circuit Court filings).10

Which court
Filed in Circuit Court through the County Clerk16
State record
Circuit court clerk (county clerk) keeps the case file; MDHHS holds the state record from 189718

Michigan divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the County Clerk's Office (Vital Records).12

Years
1867 to present13
Fee
$15 first certified, $5 each additional; 65 and over $7 first, $5 each additional13
Eligibility
Restricted under MCL 333.2882; public after 100 years13

Ordering a Michigan birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the County Clerk's Office (Vital Records).12

Years
1867 to present; online search from 193414
Fee
$15 first certified, $5 each additional; fee retained if not found14

Ordering a Michigan death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Probate Court.9

Fees: estate
$175 plus inventory fee19
Fees: will safekeeping
$2519
Online
Pay probate court costs online via GovPayNow4

Finding a will or probate case in Michigan

Business names (DBA)

Kept by the County Clerk's Office.12

Voter records

Public or restricted
Qualified Voter File is available on request under FOIA, with listed fields withheld20

Historical records

State archives
Archives of Michigan, 517-335-2576, [email protected]21

Good to know about Clinton County records

  • County Clerk and Register of Deeds are one elected office2
  • The 29th Judicial Circuit covers both Clinton and Gratiot counties16
  • Free Fraud Guard name alerts on recorded documents2
  • Vital records databases update daily after 6:00 PM12

Office addresses, phones and hours

County Clerk / Register of Deeds (Register of Deeds office)

Address
100 E State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, Suite 25002
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8-noon and 1-5 (closed noon-1 p.m.)2

County Clerk's Office

Address
100 E State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, Suite 260012
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8-noon and 1-5 (closed noon-1 p.m.)12

County Clerk's Office (Circuit Court filings)

Address
100 E State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, Suite 260010
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8-noon and 1-5 (closed noon-1 p.m.)12

County Clerk's Office (Circuit Court filings)

Address
100 E State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, Suite 3400 (District Court)8
Phone
989-224-5150 (District Court)8

Probate Court

Address
100 E State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, Suite 43009

Circuit Court Family Division

Address
100 E State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, Suite 450016

Treasurer's Office

Address
100 E State Street, Suite 2400, St. Johns, MI 48879-15716
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m. (closed noon to 1 p.m.)6

Equalization Department (county review; assessing itself is by township or city)

Address
100 E State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, Suite 12005

Sheriff's Office

Address
1347 E Townsend Road, St. Johns, MI 4887922

County Clerk's Office (Vital Records)

Address
100 E State Street, St. Johns, MI 48879, Suite 260012
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8-noon and 1-5 (closed noon-1 p.m.)12

Online Mapping (Information Technology)

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
General FOIA Request form: clinton-county.org/…23

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Clinton County?

The County Clerk / Register of Deeds (Register of Deeds office) keeps deed records. To order copies: Online self-service, in person, or email/phone request for earlier records. Plain copies: $1.00 per page. Certified copies: $5.00 to certify a recorded document.423

How much is a birth certificate in Clinton County?

$15 first certified, $5 each additional; 65 and over $7 first, $5 each additional.13

How much does a marriage license cost in Clinton County?

$20.00; $30.00 out-of-state residence.17

How do I look up who owns a property in Clinton County?

Use the property search of the Equalization Department (county review; assessing itself is by township or city): accessmygov.com4

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Clinton County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. Deeds Index Search | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  3. 600.2567 Register of deeds; fees.Michigan Legislaturechecked November 7, 2026
  4. Clinton County, MI | Official WebsiteClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  5. Equalization Department | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  6. Online Payments | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  7. Tax Search | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  8. 65A District Court | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  9. Probate Court | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  10. Record Searches | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  11. Marriage Records | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  12. Vital Records Search | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  13. Birth Records | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  14. Death Records | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  15. Online Mapping | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  16. Circuit Court | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  17. Marriage License Applications | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  18. Order Birth, Death, Marriage, and Divorce RecordsMDHHSchecked November 7, 2026
  19. Probate Fees | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  20. Qualified Voter File Data Request Form and InstructionsMichigan Department of Statechecked November 7, 2026
  21. Archives of Michiganchecked November 7, 2026
  22. Sheriff's Office | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  23. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) | Clinton County, MIClinton County, Michiganarchived copychecked November 7, 2026
  24. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026