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Jackson County, Michigan public records

In Jackson County, deeds are recorded by the Jackson County Register of Deeds; property values come from the Jackson County Equalization Department; court files are divided among the Jackson County Clerk - Court Services, the 12th Judicial District Court and the Jackson 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. Other records at the county
  14. Good to know about Jackson County records
  15. Office addresses, phones and hours
  16. Records that are not online: public records requests
  17. Questions people ask
  18. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  19. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsJackson County Register of Deeds2Search deeds23Free searchReal estate records copies $1 per page; plats $1 per page; grantor/grantee search $5 minimum (50 cents per year searched)4
Property values and ownersJackson County Equalization Department5Property search5—
Property tax billsJackson County Treasurer6Tax bill search7—
Court casesJackson County Clerk - Court Services8
12th Judicial District Court - Civil Division9
Jackson County Probate Court10		4th Circuit Court8
12th Judicial District Court11
Jackson County Probate Court10		Circuit Court: certified copies $10 first page, $1 each additional page of the same document; photocopies $1 per page8
Marriage recordsJackson County Clerk - Vital Records, Elections12——
Divorce recordsJackson County Clerk - Court Services8—Certified copies $10 first page, $1 each additional page8
Birth certificatesJackson County Clerk - Vital Records, Elections12—$15 first certified copy, $5 each additional; age 65+: $7 first, $3 each additional13
Death certificatesJackson County Clerk - Vital Records, Elections12—$15.00 first certified copy, $5.00 each additional14
Probate and willsJackson County Probate Court10——
Business names (DBA)Assumed names (DBA) for sole proprietors and partnerships filed with the County Clerk15——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Jackson County are recorded by the Jackson County Register of Deeds (County Clerk / Register of Deeds).2

Online search
countyfusion11.kofiletech.us/…2Free search
Cost
Free guest search; image downloads/prints paid by credit card online3
Who runs it
Kofile CountyFusion (countyfusion11.kofiletech.us), linked from the Register of Deeds page2
Years online
Grantor/grantee name search 1965 to present, plus an index of deeds, mortgages and miscellaneous documents from 1800 to 196416
Copy fee
Real estate records copies $1 per page; plats $1 per page; grantor/grantee search $5 minimum (50 cents per year searched)4
Certified copy fee
$5 per document certification4
Recording fee
$30 flat rate per document (includes $4 MSSR remonumentation fee); warranty deeds/land contracts need a Treasurer tax certificate ($5 separate check)4
How to order
In the Register of Deeds office or download online (credit card); payment by cash, check or credit card16
Lien search
State or federal tax lien search $3 per name4

How deeds work in Michigan

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Jackson County Equalization Department (individual assessments are by township/city assessors) sets property values5; the Jackson County Treasurer bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
bsaonline.com ("Search Equalization Data Online", BS&A Online, linked by the Equalization Department)5
Tax bill search
bsaonline.com/… (Pay / View Delinquent Taxes Online)7
Parcel map (GIS)
gis.mijackson.org (Interactive Maps; includes County Tax Parcel Viewer)17

How property tax works in Michigan

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
4th Circuit Court (Jackson County)Felonies, civil claims over $25,000, divorce/domestic relations, personal protection orders, juvenile, neglect and abuse, business court8Jackson County Clerk - Court Services (Clerk of the 4th Circuit Court)micourt.courts.michigan.gov/… MiCOURT Case Search, Michigan courts8
12th Judicial District CourtMisdemeanors, traffic, civil up to $25,000, landlord/tenant, small claims up to $6,000912th Judicial District Court - Civil Divisionmicourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search11
Jackson County Probate CourtProbate matters including guardianships and conservatorships (name-change petitions moved to the 4th Circuit Court Clerk from January 1, 2026)Jackson County Probate Court (Probate Register)micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search10
Fees
Circuit Court: certified copies $10 first page, $1 each additional page of the same document; photocopies $1 per page8
How to request
Circuit Court record request form; file/request in person or by mail at 312 S. Jackson Street8

Criminal records and background checks

Which court
Felonies: 4th Circuit Court (County Clerk); misdemeanors: 12th District Court8
State repository
Michigan State Police ICHAT, $10.00 per name-based search18

How Michigan courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Jackson County Clerk (County Clerk / Register of Deeds) - Vital Records, Elections.12

Copies
Certified marriage record $15.00 first copy, $5.00 each additional; photocopies $1 per page; request by mail or email19
Marriage license
$20 Michigan residents; $30 out-of-state applicants; $20 to waive the 3-day waiting period20

Michigan marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Jackson County Clerk - Court Services (Clerk of the 4th Circuit Court).8

Record
Divorce records filed and maintained by the County Clerk as clerk of the 4th Circuit Court8
Fees
Certified copies $10 first page, $1 each additional page8

Michigan divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Jackson County Clerk (births in Jackson County); also MDHHS statewide13

Fee
$15 first certified copy, $5 each additional; age 65+: $7 first, $3 each additional13
Who may order
Person named, parent named, legal guardian, attorney, heir, court order; records 100+ years old open (no photo ID)13
How to order
In person (Tower Building 12th floor), by mail with photo ID copy and SASE, county online request form, or VitalChek13

Ordering a Michigan birth certificate

Death certificates

Jackson County Clerk (deaths occurring in Jackson County)14

Fee
$15.00 first certified copy, $5.00 each additional14
How to order
By mail, email (clerk calls for card), in person, or VitalChek14

Ordering a Michigan death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Jackson County Probate Court (Probate Register).10

Fees
Account(s) of Fiduciary $20.00 filing fee; other fees per the state Probate Fee Schedule (courts.michigan.gov)10

Finding a will or probate case in Michigan

Business names (DBA)

Assumed names (DBA) for sole proprietors and partnerships filed with the County Clerk; corporations/LLCs with the State (LARA)15

Voter records

County Clerk is Chief Election Official of the County; voter registration via Michigan SOS (mvic.sos.state.mi.us)12

Historical records

Register of Deeds name index back to 18002

Other records at the county

Military discharges (DD-214)

What the office says
DD-214 discharges on file with the County Clerk; confidential (veteran, permitted person, heirs, veteran service officer); photocopy $1 per page21

Good to know about Jackson County records

  • Jackson County combines the County Clerk and Register of Deeds in one elected office (County Clerk / Register of Deeds)2
  • The first Jackson County clerk took office in 1833 when the county was organized12
  • Since January 3, 2023, all vital records and election services are in the Jackson County Tower Building, 12th floor, 120 W. Michigan Ave22
  • From January 1, 2026, name-change petitions are filed with the 4th Circuit Court Clerk instead of the Probate Court10

Office addresses, phones and hours

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

Address
120 W Michigan Ave, 12th Floor, Jackson, MI 492012
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (open during the lunch hour)2

Jackson County Clerk (County Clerk / Register of Deeds) - Vital Records, Elections

Address
120 W. Michigan Ave, 12th Floor, Jackson, MI 49201 (Jackson County Tower Building)12
Phone
517-788-4265 (Vital Records)22
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, open during the lunch hour22

Jackson County Clerk - Court Services (Clerk of the 4th Circuit Court)

Address
312 S. Jackson Street, Jackson, MI 492018
Phone
517-788-4268 (Court Services)8
Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00am-11:30am and 12:00pm-4:00pm12

12th Judicial District Court - Civil Division

Address
312 South Jackson Street, Jackson, MI 492019
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch 11:30am-noon9

Jackson County Probate Court (Probate Register)

Address
312 S Jackson Street, 1st Floor, Jackson, MI 4920110
Hours
Effective August 4, 2026: Mon/Wed/Fri 9-11:30 am and 12-4 pm; Tue/Thu 9-11:30 am and 12-2 pm10

Jackson County Treasurer

Address
120 W. Michigan Avenue, 1st floor, Jackson, MI 492016
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; closed for lunch 12:00-1:00 pm6

Jackson County Equalization Department (individual assessments are by township/city assessors)

Address
120 W. Michigan Avenue, 16th Floor, Jackson, MI 492015
Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, open through the lunch hour5

Jackson County GIS (Information Technology Department)

Address
120 W. Michigan Avenue, 11th Floor, Jackson, MI 4920117

Jackson County Office of the Sheriff - Records Division

Hours
Monday-Friday 8 A.M.-5 P.M.23

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
jacksoncountymi.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs (FOIA Public Records Request Online Submission; PDF form also available)24
Where to send it
FOIA appeals (excess fee or denial) via county online forms24

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Jackson County Register of Deeds (County Clerk / Register of Deeds) keeps deed records. To order copies: In the Register of Deeds office or download online (credit card); payment by cash, check or credit card. Plain copies: Real estate records copies $1 per page; plats $1 per page; grantor/grantee search $5 minimum (50 cents per year searched). Certified copies: $5 per document certification.2164

Can I search Jackson County land records online for free?

Yes. Free guest search; image downloads/prints paid by credit card online. The official search: countyfusion11.kofiletech.us/…32

How much is a birth certificate in Jackson County?

$15 first certified copy, $5 each additional; age 65+: $7 first, $3 each additional.13

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

Use the property search of the Jackson County Equalization Department (individual assessments are by township/city assessors): bsaonline.com5

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 Jackson 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 25 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. Register of Deeds OfficeJackson County, Michigan
  3. Searching & Downloading Documents Online (PDF)Jackson County, Michigan
  4. Statutory Fees (Register of Deeds)Jackson County, Michigan
  5. EqualizationJackson County, Michigan
  6. County TreasurerJackson County, Michigan
  7. Taxes (Treasurer)Jackson County, Michigan
  8. 4th Circuit Court Services Information & Filing FeesJackson County, Michigan
  9. 12th District Court CivilJackson County, Michigan
  10. Jackson County Probate CourtJackson County, Michigan
  11. District Court Online Payments & Court RecordsJackson County, Michigan
  12. County ClerkJackson County, Michigan
  13. Birth RecordsJackson County, Michigan
  14. Death RecordsJackson County, Michigan
  15. Business RegistrationJackson County, Michigan
  16. Register of Deeds FAQsJackson County, Michigan
  17. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Jackson County, Michigan
  18. Find out what remains on your recordMichigan State Police
  19. Obtaining a Copy of a Marriage RecordJackson County, Michigan
  20. Applying for a Marriage LicenseJackson County, Michigan
  21. DD-214 Military DischargeJackson County, Michigan
  22. Records (Vital Records)Jackson County, Michigan
  23. Sheriff Records DivisionJackson County, Michigan
  24. Freedom of Information Act RequestsJackson County, Michigan
  25. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau