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Genesee County, Michigan public records

In Genesee County, deeds are recorded by the County Clerk & Register of Deeds; property values come from the Equalization Department; court files are split between the 7th Judicial Circuit Court - Legal Records Division and the Genesee County 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 Genesee 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 Deeds5Search deeds23Fee charged$1.00 per page4
Property values and ownersEqualization Department6——
Property tax billsTreasurer6——
Court cases7th Judicial Circuit Court - Legal Records Division7
Genesee County Probate Court6		67th District Court6
Genesee County Probate Court8		Fees: probate copy: $1.00 per page; certified copies add $10.00; $10.00 search fee for archived/microfilm records9
Marriage recordsCounty Clerk - Vital Records Division5—$25.00 first certified copy; $10.00 each additional copy of the same record10
Divorce records7th Judicial Circuit Court - Family Division11——
Birth certificatesCounty Clerk - Vital Records Division5—$25.00 first copy, $10.00 each additional same record; $5.00 for own record at 65+10
Death certificatesCounty Clerk - Vital Records Division5—$25.00 first copy; $10.00 each additional same record10
Probate and willsGenesee County Probate Court6Search probate cases8—
Business names (DBA)County Clerk - Vital Records Division5——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Genesee County are recorded by the County Clerk & Register of Deeds (Register of Deeds division).5

Online search
geneseecountymi.gov/…2Fee charged
Cost
Fee3
Who runs it
Fidlar Technologies (Laredo; landrecords.com)2
Years online
Records prior to 1983 are not online; books 1736-1772 have unindexed images2
Copy fee
$1.00 per page4
Certified copy fee
$5.00 certification plus $1.00 per page4
Recording fee
$30.00 flat per document4
Transfer tax
County $1.10 per thousand; State $7.50 per thousand4
Tax certification
Treasurer tax certification $5.00 for warranty deeds and land contracts4
How to order
In person in downtown Flint, by mail with recording information and fee, or online12
Payment
Cash, check, money order, credit card (service fee)4

How deeds work in Michigan

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Equalization Department (county) sets property values6; the Treasurer bills and collects the tax6.

Who assesses
City or township assessor; county Equalization equalizes12
Tax bill search
Current taxes: local city/township/village treasurer; delinquent taxes: County Treasurer (pay online via BSA Online)13
Delinquent pay
bsaonline.com/…14
Parcel map (GIS)
app.fetchgis.com/genesee (parcel viewer); gis-resources-gccountymi.hub.arcgis.com (data hub)15
Appealing a value
Board of Review of the city or township (meets second Monday in March), then Michigan Tax Tribunal16

How property tax works in Michigan

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
7th Judicial Circuit CourtFelonies (Criminal Division), civil, and family/domestic cases177th Judicial Circuit Court - Legal Records Division—
67th District Court (five divisions)District court for Genesee County communities; division depends on location77th Judicial Circuit Court - Legal Records Division (civil)67thdc.com6
Genesee County Probate CourtEstates, guardianships, conservatorships, mental health8Genesee County Probate Courtmicourt.courts.michigan.gov/…8
Fees: probate copy
$1.00 per page; certified copies add $10.00; $10.00 search fee for archived/microfilm records9

How Michigan courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the County Clerk - Vital Records Division.5

Fee
$25.00 first certified copy; $10.00 each additional copy of the same record10
Who may order
Anyone10

Michigan marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

7th Circuit Court Legal Records Division (domestic case filings)11

Michigan divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the County Clerk - Vital Records Division.5

Fee
$25.00 first copy, $10.00 each additional same record; $5.00 for own record at 65+10
Who may order
Child, mother or father named on the record, or legal guardian (with certified order)10
By mail
Mail form with ID copy; money order only10
Fee waiver
Fee waivers for qualified low-income Genesee County residents10

Ordering a Michigan birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the County Clerk - Vital Records Division.5

Fee
$25.00 first copy; $10.00 each additional same record10

Ordering a Michigan death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Genesee County Probate Court.6

Copies
$1.00 per page; certified +$10.00; archive search $10.009
Wills
Wills for safekeeping8

Finding a will or probate case in Michigan

Business names (DBA)

Assumed names (DBA) are filed with the County Clerk's Vital Records Division5

Voter records

Kept by the County Clerk - Election Division.5

Historical records

Genealogy
Register of Deeds old record books open for genealogy; the County Clerk also has genealogy information12
Military discharges
Military Discharge Records (DD214) at the Clerk18

Good to know about Genesee County records

  • Official deed scam warning: mailers charge $49.50 to $87.00 for a certified deed copy the office sells for as little as $2.00.19
  • Deed record books run back to 1736-1772 as unindexed images.2
  • Recording costs a flat $30 per document regardless of page count.4
  • The county Equalization property search was discontinued; owners must go to the local assessor.13

Office addresses, phones and hours

County Clerk & Register of Deeds (Register of Deeds division)

Address
Administration Building, 324 S Saginaw St Ste 1A, Flint, MI 485023
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, excluding holidays5

County Clerk & Register of Deeds

Address
324 S Saginaw St Ste 1A, Flint, MI 485025
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, excluding holidays5

7th Judicial Circuit Court - Legal Records Division

Address
900 South Saginaw Street, Room 202, Flint, MI 4850211

7th Judicial Circuit Court - Legal Records Division (civil)

Address
Genesee County Courthouse, 900 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 485027
Phone
(810) 424-4355 (court); Legal Records 810.424.44557

7th Judicial Circuit Court - Family Division (filings through Legal Records)

Address
900 South Saginaw Street, Room 202, Flint, MI 4850211

Genesee County Probate Court

Address
900 South Saginaw Street, Room 502, Flint, MI 485029

Treasurer

Address
324 S Saginaw St Ste 2A, Flint, MI 4850214
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM14

Equalization Department (county)

Address
324 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 8B, Flint, MI 4850213

County Clerk - Vital Records Division

Address
Genesee County Administration Building, 324 S Saginaw St, First Floor, Flint, MI 4850210
Mail
Vital Records Division, 324 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 4850210

County Clerk - Election Division

Address
Administration Building, 324 S Saginaw St Ste 1A, Flint, MI 485025

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Address
324 S Saginaw St., Suite 8A, Flint, MI15

Genesee County Sheriff's Office

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Genesee County FOIA Specialist, Board of County Commissioners, 324 S. Saginaw Street; (810) 257-301420

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The County Clerk & Register of Deeds (Register of Deeds division) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person in downtown Flint, by mail with recording information and fee, or online. Plain copies: $1.00 per page. Certified copies: $5.00 certification plus $1.00 per page.5124

Can I search Genesee County land records online for free?

No, the official online search charges a fee. The official search: geneseecountymi.gov/…32

How much is a birth certificate in Genesee County?

$25.00 first copy, $10.00 each additional same record; $5.00 for own record at 65+.10

Where do I get a divorce decree in Genesee County?

Divorce decrees are court records; ask the 7th Circuit Court Legal Records Division (domestic case filings).11

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 Genesee 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; all 21 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Online Records SearchGenesee County, Michigan
  3. Register of DeedsGenesee County, Michigan
  4. Register of Deeds Fee ScheduleGenesee County, Michigan
  5. County Clerk & Register of DeedsGenesee County, Michigan
  6. Genesee County, MI (home)Genesee County, Michigan
  7. Trial Court Directory - Genesee CountyMichigan Courts (Michigan Supreme Court)
  8. Genesee County Probate Court (home)Genesee County, Michigan
  9. Probate Court - Court Records RequestsGenesee County, Michigan
  10. Certified Copies of Birth, Death and Marriage RecordsGenesee County, Michigan
  11. 7th Judicial Circuit Court - Legal RecordsGenesee County, Michigan
  12. Register of Deeds Frequently Asked QuestionsGenesee County, Michigan
  13. EqualizationGenesee County, Michigan
  14. Treasurer - General InformationGenesee County, Michigan
  15. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Genesee County, Michigan
  16. MCL 211.30 (board of review)Michigan Legislature
  17. 7th Judicial Circuit Court - Criminal DivisionGenesee County, Michigan
  18. Vital Records DivisionGenesee County, Michigan
  19. Register of Deeds Scam AlertGenesee County, Michigan
  20. Freedom of InformationGenesee County, Michigan
  21. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau