Lookup Public Records in Kalkaska CountyMichigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Kalkaska County, Michigan Overview

Located near the upper portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Kalkaska County has 571 square miles with 11 of that being water. It was claimed to be named for a Chippewa word meaning burned-over country. It is bordered to the north by Antrim County, the east by Crawford County, the south by Missaukee County and the west by Grand Traverse County. There were 17,196 people in Kalkaska County during the 2013 census. There are 8 zip codes in Kalkaska County: 49612, 49633, 49738, 49646, 49659, 49676, 49680 and 49690.

Kalkaska County Officials Information

The Kalkaska County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Kalkaska County Clerk: Deborah Hill
605 N. Birch Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Phone: 231-258-3349
Fax: 231-258-3337
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays

The County Clerk for Kalkaska County is responsible for assisting with genealogy requests, maintaining and recording birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce licenses and personal protection orders. They are also responsible for notary public documents, circuit court filings and documents, military discharges and concealed weapons permits. These documents are not available online, however they can be made in person, during normal business hours. Genealogy requests can be made in person or by mail.

The Register of Deeds is responsible for all documents related to real and personal property, which includes deeds, warranties, mortgages, liens and leases. These documents are considered public record and those from 1992 onward have been recorded online for viewing and purchase. There is a fee to access the online system or information can be requested in person, during normal business hours.

The assessment office or equalization office is responsible for maintaining accurate taxable valuations for all properties within the county.
Kalkaska County Equalization Office
605 N. Birch Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
Phone: 231-258-3340
Fax: 231-258-3341
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays

The equalization office for Kalkaska County is responsible for equalization of assessments, including maintaining accurate property descriptions, listing and valuing properties for tax purposes, developing a uniform valuation standard and developing discoveries and techniques related to these aspects. GIS maps are available online with all other documents available by in person request. These documents are considered public record and can be viewed and purchased.

Kalkaska Court Records Information

Court records for Kalkaska County are available online through the court cases search. There is also a calendar available to research the current docket for the courts and determine what is coming next. Court records are considered public record once they have been filed and the case has been closed and these files can be requested for a fee. Requests can also be made in person, during normal business hours.

Kalkaska, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-200921,748
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-20091,004
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-200941
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-200941
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009137
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-200959
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-20091,079
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-20092,856
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-200958
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-20091,304
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009534
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-20095,143
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-200957
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009175
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-20092,447
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009538
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-200975
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009229
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-20091,691
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20099
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-200958
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009330
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009644
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-200923
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-200910
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009380
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-200959
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009151
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-200971
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-20091,979
Kalkaska County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Kalkaska 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:Kalkaska County Marriage License
Location:Kalkaska County Clerk, 605 North Birch Street, Kalkaska, Michigan, 49646
Phone:231-258-3300

Kalamazoo County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office

Address: 201 W Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, United States
Phone: 269-383-8840

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