Lookup Public Records in Roscommon County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Roscommon County, Michigan Overview
Located in central Michigan in the Lower Peninsula, Roscommon County is approximately 580 square miles, with 60 of that being water. The county is surrounded by Crawford, Oscoda and Kalkaska Counties to the north, Ogemaw County to the east, Missaukee County to the west and Gladwin and Clare Counties to the south. Approximately 24,014 people lived in the county during the 2013 census. There are 7 zip codes in Roscommon County: 48624, 48627, 48629, 48630, 48651, 48653 and 48656.
Roscommon County Officials Information
The Roscommon County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Roscommon County Clerk: Michelle M. Stevenson
Address: 500 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone: 989-275-5923
Fax: 989-275-8640
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk of Roscommon County is responsible for marriage licenses, birth and death records, assumed name certificates, co-partnerships, personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, circuit court filings and notary public documents. Forms to request a certified business registration are available online, as are CPL applications, however document searches cannot be done online as these documents are not available in this form. All requests must be made in person, during normal business hours.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording and filing documents that affect real property. They are also responsible for micro-filming instruments, land corners, uniform statutory fees, certificates of survey, warranty deeds, liens, leases and mortgages. All of these documents are considered public record and are available to view and purchase from this office. Property searches can be done online as can some online record searches. All other requests must be made in person, during normal business hours.
The equalization department prepares equalization reports and ensures that tax assessments are comparable to market value.
Roscommon County Assessment Office:
500 Lake St, Roscommon, MI 48653
Phone: 989-275-8121
Fax: 989-275-3161
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
This office is responsible for records such as parcels, plats, property ownership, property lines and assessment rolls. These documents are considered public record and can be requested in person, during normal business hours. Forms for property transfer, PRE affidavit, rescinding PRE and address issuance can be found online, as well as millage rates and some reports, however other requests must be made in the assessment office.
Roscommon Court Records Information
Court records for Roscommon County are not available online and must be requested in person, at the courthouse. These records are not available online, though legal forms can be found through the index. Documents from the court are generally considered public record and once the case has been completed the records are generally available for public viewing and purchase.
Roscommon, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 31,849 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 1,627 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 92 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 55 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 121 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 148 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 898 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 3,726 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 166 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 1,828 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 930 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 7,433 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 91 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 398 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,499 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 960 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 93 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 241 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 2,467 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 79 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 174 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 526 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 840 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 41 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 14 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 536 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 126 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 99 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 88 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 3,502 |
Roscommon County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Roscommon 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: | Roscommon County Marriage License |
Location: | Roscommon County Clerk, 500 Lake Street, Roscommon, Michigan, 48653 |
Phone: | 517-275-5923 |
Roscommon County Clerks’ Office
Address: 500 Lake Street Roscommon, MI 48653, USA
Phone: 989-275-5923