Find Cheboygan County Residents Directory

Cheboygan County sits at the top of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. The county seat is the city of Cheboygan. Close to 25,000 people live in this area. The Cheboygan County residents directory pulls from court filings, property records, voter rolls, and other public data managed by county and state offices. To search for a person or check records tied to Cheboygan County, use the tool on this page. The sections below have office details, links, and phone numbers for the agencies that handle these records.

Cheboygan County Residents Court Records

The 53rd Circuit Court serves Cheboygan County. It handles felony cases, civil suits over $25,000, and family law matters. The court is at 870 South Main Street in Cheboygan, MI 49721. Call (231) 627-8825 to reach the clerk. Michigan Court Rule 8.119 makes court records public unless a judge seals them. Use the MiCOURT portal to search cases by name or number. The system is free and does not need an account.

Cheboygan County also has the 89th District Court at the same address. This court covers misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and small claims. Both courts feed into the statewide search system.

Case records for the Cheboygan County residents directory include filing dates, case status, scheduled hearings, charge details for criminal matters, and any rulings entered by the court. Civil records list the parties involved and the type of claim filed.

Property Records for Cheboygan County

The Cheboygan County Register of Deeds keeps property transfer records. The office is at 870 South Main Street in Cheboygan. Phone is (231) 627-8823. Every deed, mortgage, lien, and land contract in the county must be filed here under MCL 565.29. Michigan follows a race-notice recording rule. The first document properly recorded takes priority when there is a dispute.

Search property records through the county website or visit the office in person. Copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document. The Cheboygan County residents directory property section is useful for checking ownership, liens, and transfer history on any parcel in the county. Older records may need a book and page search rather than a name search, so check with the staff if you need help finding something from decades back.

Search Criminal History in Cheboygan County

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system is the main tool for criminal history checks in Cheboygan County. Each search costs $10 and needs a full name and date of birth. Results show felony convictions and serious misdemeanors across all 83 Michigan counties. ICHAT does not cover federal cases, traffic matters, or juvenile records.

The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office is at 870 South Main Street. Call (231) 627-3155 for booking and jail info. Current inmate data includes charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. For people serving time in state facilities, the OTIS search from the Michigan Department of Corrections provides free access to inmate records, parole dates, and facility locations.

Cheboygan County State Search Tools

State databases cover Cheboygan County alongside the other 82 counties in Michigan. The image below shows one of the portals you can access for free or at low cost.

Check voter registration through the Michigan Voter Information Center. Enter a first name, last name, birth date, and zip code to see if someone in Cheboygan County is registered. The system also shows polling location and district info. MCL 168.509(q) protects full birth dates and Social Security numbers in voter files from public disclosure.

Cheboygan County Public Records Requests

The Michigan FOIA law (MCL 15.231 through 15.246) gives you the right to request records from Cheboygan County government offices. Write a clear request. Address it to the right department. Include your name and contact info. Under MCL 15.235, the office has five business days to reply. Extensions of ten extra days are allowed with written notice to you.

Copy fees range from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. If you qualify, a fee waiver is possible under MCL 15.234. Certain records are exempt under MCL 15.243. These include some personal data and law enforcement files. If your request is turned down, Cheboygan County must explain the denial in writing and name the specific exemption. You can find the full FOIA text on the Michigan Legislature website.

Cheboygan County Clerk Office

Nearby Counties

Cheboygan County is at the tip of the Lower Peninsula. Search the residents directory for these nearby counties as well.