Lookup Public Records in Saginaw CountyMichigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Saginaw County, Michigan Overview

Located near the eastern border of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Saginaw County is 816 square miles, with only 16 of those comprised of water. Bordered to the north by Bay and Midland County, the east by Tuscola County, the west by Gratiot County and the south by Genesee, Shiawassee and Clinton Counties, Saginaw is named after a tribe that is believed to have once lived there. There were approximately 196,542 people living in the county during the 2013 census. There are 28 zip codes in Saginaw County: 48807, 48708, 48415, 48614, 48722, 48417, 48724, 48616, 48420, 48831, 48734, 48623, 48626, 48841, 48637, 48457, 48747, 48360, 48649, 48757, 48601, 48602, 48603, 48604, 48607, 48609, 48638 and 48655.

Saginaw County Officials Information

The Saginaw County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Saginaw County Clerk: Michael J. Hanley
Address 111 S Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602
Phone: 989-790-5251
Fax: 989-790-5254
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:45pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays

The County Clerk is responsible for all vital records documents, which include marriage and divorce licenses and birth and death certificates. They are also responsible for personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, filing circuit and family court documents, notary public documents, collecting and disbursing fines and fees and assisting with genealogical research. Documents from the County Clerk are available in person upon request, though they are not available online. Forms to request documents can be found online however.
The Register of Deeds for Saginaw County is responsible for property related documents, which include plats of subdivisions, property descriptions, warranties, deeds, mortgages, liens and leases. These documents are considered public record and are available through online search. There are fees associated with the requests and copies of these documents. All can be requested in person, during normal business hours as well.

The equalization department is responsible for the taxable valuation of all property located within the county.
Saginaw County Assessment Office:
111 S Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602
Phone: 989-790-5260
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

Assessment and tax rolls, property descriptions, property maps, property valuations and ownership records can be found with the equalization department. Property searches and equalization reports can be found online, however all other forms, documents and requests must be made directly from the office, in person, during normal business hours.

Saginaw Court Records Information

Court records for Saginaw County must be requested in person and are not available online. Information online is limited to persons and locations for information about court related needs but does not include documents. Court records are generally considered public record once the case has ended and the documents have been filed though there are fees involved in making any kind of requests for these documents.

Saginaw, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009246,800
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-20097,966
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009537
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009497
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-20091,754
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009604
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-20093,771
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-200917,250
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-20091,072
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-200912,878
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-20094,131
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-200965,366
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009515
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20092,309
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-200920,371
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-20096,225
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009728
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-20091,180
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-200918,737
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009145
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-20091,533
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-20092,763
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-20094,351
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009618
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009659
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-20091,527
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009422
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009430
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009656
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009339
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-200962,991
Saginaw County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Saginaw 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:Saginaw County Marriage License
Location:Saginaw County Clerk, 111 South Michigan, Saginaw, Michigan, 48602
Phone:989-790-5251

Saginaw County Register of Deeds Office
County Government Office

Address: 111 S Michigan Ave # 108, Saginaw, MI 48602, United States
Phone: 989-790-5270

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