Lookup Public Records in Mackinac County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Mackinac County, Michigan Overview
Located at the southern border of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Mackinac County is approximately 2,101 square miles, just over half of which is water (1,079 square miles). It is bordered to the south by Cheboygan and Emmet Counties, the west by Schoolcraft County and the north by Chippewa and Luce Counties. Approximately 11,061 people lived in the county during the 2013 census. There are 15 zip codes in Mackinac County: 49719, 49820, 49827, 49836, 49838, 49745, 49757, 49853, 49760, 49762, 49774, 49775, 49780, 49781 and 49793.
Mackinac County Officials Information
The Mackinac County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Mackinac County Clerk: Lori Johnston
Address: 100 S Marley Rm. 10, St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-7300
Fax: 906-643-7302
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk for Mackinac County provides information about military discharges, notary public information, circuit court and family court filings, personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce records, business registrations and election records. These documents are available by in person request, during normal business hours. Forms to request birth records, DBA applications and dissolution applications and Freedom of Information Act forms are available on the website but must be turned in, in person as no records are available online..
The Register of Deeds for Mackinac County is responsible for warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, liens, oil and gas leases and releases. They are also responsible for any additional property related documents pertaining to real and personal property within the county. These documents are considered public record and are available to the public once they have been recorded. These documents are available in person but are not available online.
The Mackinac County equalization department is responsible for the property tax information related to all properties within the county.
Mackinac County Assessment Office:
100 S Marley Rm. 115, St. Ignace, MI 49731
Phone: 906-643-7310
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
The equalization department offers reports and millage information online, as well as GIS maps, property and tax searches, land division information and plat books. Other information can be requested directly from the department, by in person request, during normal business hours. Information is considered public record but does have fees attached.
Mackinac Court Records Information
Mackinac County court records are not available online for search but are available by request directly from the court or County Clerk. Most court records are considered public record and can be purchased and viewed with fees varying depending on the length and degree of documents required to be compiled.
Mackinac, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 14,090 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 522 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 14 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 33 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 4 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 95 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 263 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 1,271 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 122 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,142 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 254 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 2,720 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 63 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,356 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 290 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 24 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 159 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 822 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 29 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 82 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 220 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 334 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 43 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 503 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 56 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 7 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 57 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 273 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 2,624 |
Mackinac County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Mackinac 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: | Mackinac County Marriage License |
Location: | Mackinac County Clerk, 100 Marley Street, St. Ignace, Michigan, 49781 |
Phone: | 906-643-7300 |
Mackinac County Clerk’s Office
Address: 100 S Marley St #10, St Ignace, MI 49781, United States
Phone: 906-643-7300