Lookup Public Records in Lapeer County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Lapeer County, Michigan
Lapeer County is located in the state of Michigan. The county was formed on September 18, 1822, and was fully organized on February 2, 1835. The name of the county is a corruption of the French “la pierre”, which means “the flint.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a population of approximately 88,319 people and a total area of 663 square miles, of which 643 square miles is water and 20 square miles is land. Lapeer County borders the following counties: Sanilac County to the northeast, Tuscola County to the northwest, St. Clair County to the east, Genesee County to the west, Macomb County to the southeast, and Oakland County to the southwest.
The Lapeer County Clerk is an elected position, serving a four year term. The office of the clerk is charged with the responsibility of the issuing and filing of marriage licenses, records of assumed names, co-partnerships, births, deaths, concealed weapon permits, veterans’ discharges, notary bonds, and filings for circuit court. In addition, the clerk’s office administers all election functions required by law.
Vital records maintained by the clerk’s office can be accessed by doing a background check online or by visiting the office of the clerk in person. To do a public records search online, you will have to visit the Lapeer County Clerk Website. The website has easy to follow steps and links that will direct you to the records that are available. When obtaining public records in person, you will be required to submit a records request form. The form should contain as much detailed information as possible relating to the records you are requesting. The fee schedule applicable when obtaining public records is on the clerk’s website.
Below is the physical address of the Lapeer County Clerk’ office:
255 Clay Street
Lapeer, MI 48446
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
| Lapeer, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 115,843 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 6,517 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 473 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 389 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 471 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 442 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 2,445 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 13,583 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 760 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 6,303 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 2,806 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 26,464 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 295 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 892 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 14,658 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 4,564 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 186 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 806 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 9,027 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 145 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 611 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,746 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 3,855 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 223 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,315 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 259 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 456 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 479 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 33 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 11,987 |
| Lapeer County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Lapeer 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: | Lapeer County Marriage License |
| Location: | 255 Clay Street, Lapeer, Michigan, 48446 |
| Phone: | 810-667-0356 |
Lapeer County Clerk’s Office
Address: 255 Clay St, Lapeer, MI 48446, United States
Phone: 810-667-0356