Lookup Public Records in Alcona County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Alcona County, Michigan Overview
Located in the Northeastern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Alcona consists of a total of 695 square miles, with 70% of the area covered in forest. In fact, 1/3 of the area is actually taken up by the Huron-Manistee National Forest Land and approximately 36 miles of the county are right on the coast of Lake Huron. With approximately 60 different lakes and 3 major rivers, it’s definitely a water covered town with plenty to do. According to the 2013 census there are approximately 10,578 people currently living in this county. Bordered to the north by Alpena, the south by Iosco and the west by Oscoda, zip codes in this county are 48740 (the most populous part of the county, 48705, 48721, 48728, 48737, 48738, 48740, 48747, 48742, 48745, 48747, 48750, 48761 and 48762.
Alcona County Officials Information
The county clerk in Alcona County serves also as the court clerk.
Alcona County Clerk: Patricia Truman
Alcona County Courthouse
106 5th Street Harrisville, MI 48740
Phone: 989-724-9400
Fax: 989-724-9499
At the county clerk’s office you’ll find public records and be able to find birth and death records as well as a number of other legal records such as marriage licenses, partnership certificates, assumed business names, veterans discharge records, concealed weapons permits and notary commissions. The county clerk also takes care of processing all passport applications in the county. She is responsible for all marriage license applications and serves as a notary public as well. Requests for records can be made in person or by mail. If you apply by mail you need to fill out an application and mail it along with a payment to the county clerk.
The register of deeds for Alcona County is responsible for official recording of any and all legal papers and documents that are in any way related to transfers or encumbrances for land and property within the county. These documents are public record as soon as they are recorded and therefore can be requested, reviewed and copied by anyone.
The Alcona County Assessment Department is also known as the Equalization Department and is responsible for determining the true cash value for different properties throughout the townships and cities that make up a particular county.
Alcona County Assessment Office:
106 5th Street, P.O. Box 322, Harrisville, MI 48740
Phone: 989-724-9430
Fax: 989-724-9439
If you need anything from the equalization office you must visit the office during normal business hours in order to make a request. There is no way to request this type of information online though there are printable forms available for such requests as address changes, parcel combining, land division and principal residence exemption or application to rescind.
Alcona Court Records Information
If you are looking for any type of court records you can find them with the 81st District Court. If you’re looking for online records you can check in the 81st District Court Resources and Forms page to find specifically what you’re looking for, including Alcona County Jail, Sex Offender Registry, Offender Search and MSP ICHAT/Record Search. Most of the court records are considered public record and therefore are allowed to be pulled by anyone who wants to view them. Requests can be made in the individual pages related to those records or requests may be made in person at the Alcona County Courthouse.
Alcona, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 14,531 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 906 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 19 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 44 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 40 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 60 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 356 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,786 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 91 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,256 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 516 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 3,133 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 14 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 149 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,509 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 363 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 20 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 209 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,136 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 7 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 45 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 420 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 382 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 24 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 3 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 257 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 59 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 20 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 74 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,226 |
Alcona County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Alcona County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number | |
State Law: | Marriage License – Ch. 551, 551.101 – 551.111 and Barring of dower; antenuptial pecuniary provisions – Ch. 558, §558.16 |
All State Statutes: | Information is online at the State Website |
Office: | Alcona County Marriage License |
Location: | Alcona County Clerk, 106 Fifth Street, Harrisville, Michigan, 48740 |
Phone: | 517-724-6802 |
Alcona County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 106 5th St, Harrisville, MI 48740, United States
Phone: 989-724-9410