Find Macomb Township Residents Directory
Macomb Township is home to about 92,000 people in the northern part of Macomb County. The Macomb Township residents directory brings together public records from county and state sources that cover this fast-growing community. You can search court cases, property transfers, voter data, and criminal history for people who live here. Macomb County keeps most of these records at its offices in Mount Clemens. Use the search tool on this page to start a lookup or scroll down for links to each type of record and the offices that manage them.
Macomb Township at a Glance
Macomb County Records for the Township
Macomb County manages the bulk of public records for Macomb Township. The county seat is Mount Clemens. The Macomb County Clerk sits at 120 North Main Street, 1st Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Call (586) 469-5205. Birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses for Macomb Township residents go through this office. Fees start at $15 for the first certified copy and $5 for extras.
The Macomb County vital records page has details on ordering documents. You can visit in person or use the online ordering system for some record types. The clerk's office also handles concealed pistol licenses and keeps election records for the county. Macomb Township has its own clerk for local items, but the county office is the main hub for public records in the Macomb Township residents directory.
The Register of Deeds is at 10 North Main, Mount Clemens. Phone is (586) 469-7953. Property transfers for Macomb Township go through this office.
Court Records for Macomb Township
The 41-B District Court serves Macomb Township. It handles misdemeanor cases, traffic tickets, civil claims under $25,000, and small claims. Felony preliminary hearings start here before cases go to the circuit court level. This is the same court that serves Clinton Township and several other communities in the area.
The Macomb County Circuit Court is at 40 North Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Phone is (586) 469-5150. It handles felony trials, civil cases above $25,000, and domestic relations matters. The MiCOURT portal lets you search cases across Macomb County courts for free. Type a name or case number and pick the court. Results show case status, the filing date, hearings, and the judge. Michigan Court Rule 8.119 says most court records are public. Sealed and juvenile records are hidden from search results.
Case data in the Macomb Township residents directory covers criminal charges, plea details, sentencing, and civil rulings. Traffic case results list the violation type, court date, and any fines or points.
Macomb Township Criminal History Search
Search criminal history through the ICHAT system from Michigan State Police. It costs $10 per search. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT covers every county in Michigan, so Macomb County and Macomb Township are included. Results show felony convictions and serious misdemeanors over 93 days. The output lists names, aliases, arrest dates, charges, courts, and sentencing details.
The Macomb Township residents directory screenshot shows the Macomb County Sheriff's Office site, which handles jail and inmate data for the county.
ICHAT does not include traffic violations, federal charges, or juvenile records. It skips suppressed records, tribal court data, and convictions from outside Michigan. For people in state prison, on parole, or recently discharged from state supervision, the free OTIS tool from the Department of Corrections can help. Enter at least three letters of a last name to get started.
Note: Macomb Township does not have its own jail; arrests are processed through the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
Property Records for Macomb Township
All property transfers in Macomb Township are recorded with the Macomb County Register of Deeds. The office sits at 10 North Main Street in Mount Clemens. Call (586) 469-7953. Under MCL 565.29, every deed, mortgage, and lien must be filed here. The online portal lets you search real estate records, deeds, and business filings.
Macomb Township has grown fast over the past two decades, and the volume of property records reflects that. The local assessor keeps assessment data and tax rolls for the township. If you want to check assessed values, find the current owner of a parcel, or look at sale history, these tools cover most of what you need in the Macomb Township residents directory for property lookups.
Macomb Township FOIA Process
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act applies to all public bodies in Macomb Township. Under MCL 15.231 through 15.246, you can request records from the township government, police, fire, and other departments. Write out your request and send it to the right office. Be specific about what you want. Include your name and a way to reach you.
The law gives the office five business days for an initial response. MCL 15.235 allows a ten-day extension if they send you written notice. Copy fees range from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. A fee waiver exists for those who lack the funds under MCL 15.234. If the office denies your request, they must name the exemption from MCL 15.243. Most records in the Macomb Township residents directory are open unless a specific exemption says otherwise. Privacy and law enforcement are the most common reasons for keeping records closed.
Voter Records in Macomb Township
Check voter registration for Macomb Township residents at the Michigan Voter Information Center. Enter a name, date of birth, and zip code. The system shows whether the person is registered, their polling place, and district info.
Michigan's Qualified Voter File holds about 7.3 to 7.9 million records statewide. It includes the voter's name, address, birth year, registration date, and voting history. Full birth dates, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers are private under MCL 168.509(q). You can get the complete file for $23 through a FOIA request to the Michigan Department of State.
Nearby Cities in the Residents Directory
Other communities near Macomb Township with pages in the Michigan residents directory include the following.