Lookup Public Records in Tuscola County, Michigan. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Tuscola County, Michigan Overview
Located at the inside edge of the ‘mitten,’ Tuscola County is in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and has 914 total square miles. There are 111 square miles of water in the area and it is considered part of the ‘thumb.’ Tuscola is bordered by Huron County to the north, Sanilac County to the east, Bay and Saginaw Counties to the west and Lapeer and Genesee Counties to the south. Approximately 54,263 people lived in the county during the 2013 census. There are 21 zip codes in Tuscola County: 48701, 48415, 48723, 48726, 48727, 48420, 48729, 48733, 48435, 48734, 48735, 48741, 48453, 48744, 48746, 48464, 48757, 48759, 48760, 48767 and 48768.
Tuscola County Officials Information
The Tuscola County Clerk also serves as the Court Clerk.
Tuscola County Clerk: Jodi Fetting
Address: 440 N. State St, Caro, MI 48723
Phone: 989-672-3780
Fax: 989-672-4266
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Closed Legal and County Holidays
The Tuscola County Clerk is responsible for issuing and maintaining records related to concealed pistol licenses, birth records, marriage and death records, assumed names, co-partnerships, veteran’s discharges, notary bonds, filings for the circuit and family court and administering all election functions. They are also responsible for aiding with genealogy searches. Forms for court, search requests, election documents and marriage are available online, as are some of the records for searching. Most requests must be made via in person request however, during normal business hours.
The Register of Deeds is responsible for land records and other documents related to real and personal property. Most information from this office is available online, as the records have all been digitized after 1992. Earlier records are available for request in person, during normal business hours. Forms related to transfer taxes as well as fee schedules are available online as well.
The Tuscola Equalization Office is responsible for keeping accurate and complete data related to the assessment of all property within the county.
Tuscola County Assessment Office:
125 W Lincoln St, Caro, MI 48723
Phone: 989-672-3830
Fax: 989-672-4266
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – Noon, 1:00pm – 4:30pm
The equalization department does not have information available online aside from tax code charts and a property tax search. All other information must be made via in person request, during normal business hours.
Tuscola Court Records Information
Court records for Tuscola County are not available online, however most of these records are considered public information and are therefore able to be requested from the office during normal business hours. There are fees associated with the request, which must be paid prior to receiving information. There are forms and assistance sheets available online.
Tuscola, MI Genealogy and Ancestry Records | |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads | |
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-2009 | 67,932 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-2009 | 4,064 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-2009 | 353 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-2009 | 118 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-2009 | 151 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-2009 | 180 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-2009 | 1,587 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009 | 6,985 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-2009 | 182 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-2009 | 4,140 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-2009 | 1,632 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009 | 19,675 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-2009 | 123 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-2009 | 1,161 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009 | 6,682 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-2009 | 1,247 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-2009 | 82 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009 | 308 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-2009 | 5,537 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-2009 | 37 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-2009 | 390 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-2009 | 1,116 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-2009 | 1,744 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-2009 | 87 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-2009 | 14 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-2009 | 502 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-2009 | 102 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-2009 | 172 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-2009 | 317 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-2009 | 0 |
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-2009 | 7,395 |
Tuscola County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Tuscola 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: | Tuscola County Marriage License |
Location: | Tuscola Clerk Of Court, 440 North State Street, Caro, Michigan, 48723 |
Phone: | 517-672-3780 |
Tuscola County Clerk’s Office
County Government Office
Address: 440 M-81, Caro, MI 48723, United States
Phone: 989-672-3780