Lookup Public Records in Newaygo County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Newaygo County, Michigan Overview
Located near the western border of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Newaygo County is approximately 862 square miles, 48 of which are water. It is bordered by Lake County to the north, Mecosta and Montcalm Counties to the east, Oceana County to the west and Kent and Muskegon Counties to the south. There were approximately 48,001 people in the county during the 2013 census. There are 19 zip codes in Newaygo County: 49303, 49307, 49309, 49312, 49412, 49327, 49421, 49425, 49329, 49330, 49336, 49337, 49338, 49677, 49343, 49346, 49457, 49459 and 49349.
Newaygo County Officials Information
The Newaygo County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Newaygo County Clerk: Jason Vanderstelt
Address: 1087 Newell St, White Cloud, MI 49349
Phone: 231-689-7235
Fax: 231-689-7241
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk for Newaygo County is responsible for assumed name certifications, personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, birth, death and marriage records, voter registration, election information, genealogy records, military discharge and circuit court records. All of these documents are available for purchase directly through the County Clerk, but are not available online.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for documents related to property, which include warranty and quit claim deeds, mortgages, liens and leases. These documents are considered public record and are available for purchase directly through the Register of Deeds but are not available through the online system.
The equalization department of Newaygo County is responsible for assessing the property tax base for the county and the taxable valuation of all properties.
Newaygo County Assessment Office:
1087 Newell St, White Cloud, MI 49349
Phone: 231-689-7244
Fax: 231-689-7032
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Through the equalization department you can access information related to appraisal surveys and studies, GIS maps, assessment and tax rolls, property owners, descriptions and lines and aerial mapping. These documents are considered public record and are available for purchase directly from the office (not available online) as soon as they have been recorded and filed.
Newaygo Court Records Information
Newaygo County court records are not available online, however they can be requested in person, during normal business hours. These records are generally public record once they have been filed and for a fee can be accessed by anyone. Fees are contingent upon length of the document requested, how long ago the case was completed and other factors.
| Newaygo, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 59,447 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 2,959 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 108 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 26 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 181 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 436 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 8,032 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 5,889 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 371 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 2,666 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 764 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 12,778 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 128 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 177 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 6,023 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,282 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 337 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 495 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 3,042 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 37 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 268 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 691 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 863 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 38 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 40 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,728 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 258 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 116 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 216 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 6 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 8,387 |
| Newaygo County Marriage License Office | |
|---|---|
In order to obtain a marriage license in Newaygo 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: | Newaygo County Marriage License |
| Location: | Newaygo County Clerk, 1087 Newell Street, White Cloud, Michigan, 49349 |
| Phone: | 231-689-7235 |
Newaygo County Clerks Office
County Government Office
Address: 1087 E Newell St, White Cloud, MI 49349, United States
Phone: 231-689-7235