Lookup Public Records in Gogebic County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Gogebic County, Michigan Overview
Located in the westernmost portion of Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula, Gogebic county consists of 1,476 square miles with approximately 25% of that (374 square miles) comprising of water. The county was splintered off from Ontonagon County in 1887 and also contains Lake Gogebic, the largest lake in the Upper Peninsula. The county is bordered to the east by Iron County and the south by Vilas County, Wisconsin. There were approximately 15,916 people living in Gogebic during the 2013 census. There are 7 zip codes in Gogebic County, which include: 49911, 49938, 54540, 49947, 49959, 49968 and 49969.
Gogebic County Officials Information
The Gogebic County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Gogebic County Clerk: Gerry Pelissero
200 N. Moore St. Bessemeer, MI 49911
Phone: 906-663-4518
Fax: 906-663-4660
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The Gogebic County Clerk is responsible for all documentation related to births, deaths, marriages, passports, military discharges, circuit court and family court filings, collections and circuit court fines, personal protection orders, voter’s registrations, business certificates and notary public documents. Many of these documents are considered public record and are available for viewing and purchase during normal business hours. These documents are not available online though some of the fee information is.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for all information related to the real and personal property within the county. They are responsible for land transactions and keep records of these types of documentation, which are available for purchase and viewing in person, during normal business hours. There is no information available from this office online.
The equalization department for Gogebic County is responsible for property assessments and research.
Gogebic County Assessment Office:
200 N. Moore St. Bessemeer, MI 49911
Phone: 906-663-4414
Fax: 906-663-4105
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 12 pm & 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Any information from the equalization office requires an in person visit as this information is not available online. Most of this information is considered public record, however, and documents such as maps, descriptions, parcels, owners and appraisal questions can be answered and documents procured from the office.
Gogebic Court Records Information
Court records for Gogebic County are not available online, however there are some forms available, including ticket processing information. Legal help is also provided. All other court records inquires must be made in person and while these documents are considered public record they do require a fee.
| Gogebic, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 21,175 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,456 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 41 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 19 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 199 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 157 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,060 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 81 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 852 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 217 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,795 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 37 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 53 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,598 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,568 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 39 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 491 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 1,349 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 54 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 241 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 116 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 121 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 4 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,163 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 17 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 3 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 1,815 |
| Gogebic County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Gogebic 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: | Gogebic County Marriage License |
| Location: | Gogebic County Clerk, 200 N Moore Street, Bessemer, Michigan, 49911 |
| Phone: | 906-663-4518 |
Gogebic County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 200 N Moore St, Bessemer, MI 49911, United States
Phone: 906-663-4518