Lookup Public Records in Cheboygan County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Cheboygan County, Michigan Overview
Located at the very top of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Cheboygan County consists of only 885 square miles, of which only 19% (170 square miles) are water. Located on the shore of both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, Cheboygan features beautiful coastlines to enjoy. With approximately 25,726 people as of the 2013 census, to the north you’ll find Mackinac County, to the east Presque Isle County, to the south Otsego County and to the west Emmet County. There are 14 different zip codes to Cheboygan County, including 49705, 49706, 49716, 49717, 49718, 49721, 49749, 49755, 49701, 49765, 49769, 49791, 49795 and 49799.
Cheboygan County Officials Information
In Cheboygan County the County Clerk serves also as the Court Clerk and the Register of Deeds.
Cheboygan County Clerk: Karen L. Brewster
870 S. Main Street, Room #204, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Phone: 231-627-8808
Fax: 231-627-8453
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm (County Clerk), Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Register of Deeds)
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk is also the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, Clerk of the Board of Canvassers, Clerk of the Gun Board, Clerk of the Tax Allocation Board, Clerk and Member of the Plat Board, Receiver of Assumed Names and Military Discharges, Member of the Apportionment Committee and the County Election Commission and Chief Election Officer. She keeps record of all birth and death records as well as marriage licenses, concealed weapon permits, voter registration records and notary public records.
As the Register of Deeds, she is also responsible for official records related to real property and pertaining to real property. These include warranty deeds, wills, mortgages, divorces and quit claim deeds. Any records desired from the County Clerk or Register of Deeds must be requested in person, during normal business hours. These documents are not available online, however the fee schedules and requirements for many of them, such as marriage applications, divorce and concealed pistol licenses, are available online.
The Equalization Department for the County of Charlevoix is responsible for proper equalization values of all property owned and operated within the county.
870 S. Main Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721
Phone: 231-627-8810
Fax: 231-627-8403
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
This office corrects any inequities and performs annual sales and appraisal studies for different classifications of property. Current property owners and tax parcel maps are available from this office and can be requested via in person request during normal business hours. There are some documents, such as yearly equalization reports, millage reduction computations and apportionment reports that are available online, as well as several forms that can be submitted to the office for more information.
Cheboygan Court Records Information
Court records for Cheboygan County are not available online and must be requested from the courthouse, in person, during normal business hours. Many records are considered public record once they have been filed, however this is not the case for all court records. There will be a fee associated with the search as well as any copies that are requested as well.
Cheboygan, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 34,799 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,546 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 13 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 49 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 110 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 95 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 910 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 4,185 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 159 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 3,695 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 896 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 7,513 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 114 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 239 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,623 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 701 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 63 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 347 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 3,397 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 38 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 118 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 589 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 949 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 19 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 11 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 910 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 53 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 40 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 305 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 3 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,273 |
Cheboygan County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Cheboygan 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: | Cheboygan County Marriage License |
Location: | Cheboygan County Clerk, South Main Street, Cheboygan, Michigan, 49721 |
Phone: | 231-627-8808 |
Cheboygan County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 870 S Main St, Cheboygan, MI 49721, United States
Phone: 231-627-8808