Lookup Public Records in St. Clair County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
St. Clair County, Michigan Overview
Located on the eastern border of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, St. Clair County is 115 square miles of water, in 837 total square miles. It is bordered to the north by Sanilac County, the west by Lapeer County, the south by Macomb County and the east by Lambton County, Ontario. Approximately 160,469 people lived in the county during the 2013 census. There are 23 zip codes in St. Clair County: 48001, 48002, 48006, 48416, 48014, 48064, 48063, 48054, 48022, 48023, 48059, 48027, 48028, 48444, 48032, 48039, 48040, 48041, 48049, 48060, 48079, 48074 and 48097.
St. Clair County Officials Information
The St. Clair County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
St. Clair County Clerk: Jay M. DeBoyer
Address: 201 McMorran Boulevard #1100, Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: 810-985-2200
Fax: 810-985-2241
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00AM – 4:30PM, Friday 10:00AM – 4:30PM
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The County Clerk is responsible for all vital records related to persons within the county. This includes marriage licenses, death certificates and birth records. Divorce records, personal protection orders, concealed weapons permits, military discharges and circuit court filings are done at the County Clerk’s office as well. Forms to request these documents are available online, and birth and death certificates can be requested online or via mail as well as all records being available to request in person, during normal business hours.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for all land records within the county, including warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, leases, liens and mortgages. They are also responsible for recording surveys, plats, land contracts and other real estate documents. Records from 1984 until the present are available online for review and purchase, however these documents are also available to request in person as well. These documents are considered public record and are available for general use.
The assessment office is responsible for determining valuations for all property within the county.
St. Clair County Assessment Office:
200 Grand River Ave, Port Huron, MI 48060
Phone: 810-989-6915
Fax: 810-989-4795
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Documents such as assessment and tax rolls, parcels, plats, ownership information and property lines can be found with the assessment office. Parcel searches can be conducted online with a variety of different pieces of information while other requests for information can be made directly with the assessment office, in person, during normal business hours. Property info lookups and online CPI information is also available through the website.
St. Clair Court Records Information
Court records can be searched online for a fee and most court records are considered public record once the case has ended and been filed. Requests can also be made in person, which will also require a fee related to the gathering of all information.
| St. Clair, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
|---|---|
| Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
| Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 223,919 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 8,592 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 1,155 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 533 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 711 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 365 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 3,557 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 20,168 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 1,138 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 14,120 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 5,036 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 56,096 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 957 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 1,796 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 24,917 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 10,049 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 350 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 1,270 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 22,980 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 140 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 1,761 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 3,589 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 7,238 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 475 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 46 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 1,921 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 358 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 927 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 888 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 51 |
| Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 21,973 |
| St. Clair County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in St. Clair 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: | Saint Clair County Marriage License |
| Location: | St. Clair County Clerk, 201 Mcmorran Boulevard, Port Huron, Michigan, 48060 |
| Phone: | 810-985-2200 |
St Clair County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 201 McMorran Blvd # 1100, Port Huron, MI 48060, United States
Phone: 810-985-2200