Lookup Public Records in Leelanau County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Leelanau County, Michigan Overview
Leelanau County is located on the western edge of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and has approximately 2,532 square miles, 2,185 of which are water. Located on Lake Michigan, it is known for its 26 wineries. The county is bordered to the north by Schoolcraft County, the east by Antrim County, the south by Benzie County and the west by Door County, Wisconsin. There were approximately 21,747 people living in the county in the 2013 census. There are 10 zip codes in Leelanau County: 49621, 49630, 49636, 49653, 49654, 49664, 49670, 49674, 49682 and 49684.
Leelanau County Officials Information
The Leelanau County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Leelanau County Clerk: Michelle L. Crocker
Address: 8527 E Government Center Dr. #103, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Phone: 231-256-9824
Fax: 231-256-8295
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk for Leelanau County is responsible for all vital records including marriage and death certificates, birth records and divorce records. They are also responsible for all election records, payroll information for the county, concealed weapons permits, assumed name certificates, notary public commissions, military discharges and peddler’s licenses. All of these records, as well as circuit court records, are available by request at the County Clerk’s office. These records are not available online, though the fee schedule is.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for all information related to property, including property ownership, liens, plats, parcels and all other documents related to real and personal property. These documents are available for purchase through the Register of Deeds but are not available online. All documents are considered public record.
The assessment office is responsible for determining taxable valuations for all properties within the county.
Leelanau County Assessment Office:
8527 E Government Center Dr. #102, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Phone: 231-256-9823
Fax: 231-256-8159
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
The assessment office for Leelanau County provides property related information, including tax information, taxable value, assessment and tax rolls, property descriptions and ownership information. All of this information is considered public record and is available for request from the office, though none of this information is available online.
Leelanau Court Records Information
Court records for Leelanau County are available through an online search and can be found by searching case information or the name of the individual involved. These records do require fees in order to access and can also be accessed directly from the court system. Most court records are considered public record and are therefore available to the general public, for a fee.
Leelanau, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 29,577 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 847 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 49 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 88 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 658 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 230 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 900 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,744 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 267 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,708 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 607 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 6,667 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 67 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 197 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 2,843 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 749 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 61 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 840 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 2,540 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 13 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 105 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 437 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,107 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 87 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 3 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 874 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 129 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 102 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 159 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 2,575 |
Leelanau County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 8527 E Government Center Dr # 103, Suttons Bay, MI 49682, United States
Phone: 231-256-9824