Crawford County Residents Directory

Crawford County is in the northern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Grayling serves as the county seat. The county has about 14,000 residents. The Crawford County residents directory includes court records, property transfers, voter registrations, and other public data from local and state agencies. You can search for people or records in Crawford County using the tool on this page. Office contacts and agency links are listed below for anyone who wants to reach out to specific departments.

Court Records in Crawford County

The 46th Circuit Court covers Crawford County. It handles felony cases, civil disputes over $25,000, and family matters. The court is at 200 West Michigan Avenue in Grayling, MI 49738. Phone the clerk at (989) 344-3205. Michigan Court Rule 8.119 makes these records public unless a judge seals them. You can search Crawford County court cases on the MiCOURT portal for free.

The 87th District Court is at the same Grayling location. It takes care of misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. Both courts feed into the statewide search system. Crawford County is small, so the court volume is light compared to metro areas, but the same rules and search tools apply.

Crawford County Property Records Directory

Property transfers in Crawford County are recorded with the Register of Deeds at 200 West Michigan Avenue in Grayling. Call (989) 344-3206. MCL 565.29 requires that all deeds, mortgages, liens, and land contracts go through this office. Michigan uses a race-notice system where the first properly filed document holds priority.

Crawford County has a lot of seasonal properties and recreational land, so the property records section of the residents directory gets steady use. You can search by name or parcel number. Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $5.00. The office staff can help with older records that may not be in the digital system yet. Walk-in visits are welcome during regular business hours in Grayling.

Land contracts and easements are also on file with the Register of Deeds. These records show who holds rights to a parcel and any terms that come with those rights.

Crawford County Criminal History Search

Run criminal checks for Crawford County residents using the ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police. The cost is $10 per search. You need a full name and date of birth. Results show felony convictions and misdemeanors over 93 days across all Michigan counties. ICHAT leaves out federal records, traffic cases, juvenile data, and suppressed information.

The Crawford County Sheriff is at 200 West Michigan Avenue in Grayling. Phone is (989) 344-3226. The sheriff runs the county jail. Call for inmate info including booking dates, charges, and bond. For state prison inmates, the OTIS search tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free.

Residents Directory State Resources

Statewide databases from Michigan cover all 83 counties, Crawford County included. Below is a screenshot of one of the state search portals.

Voter registration data for Crawford County is on the Michigan Voter Information Center. Enter a name, birth date, and zip code to check if someone is registered. The statewide Qualified Voter File has 7.3 to 7.9 million entries. MCL 168.509(q) protects full birth dates and Social Security numbers from public view in these files.

Crawford County Records Requests

Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231 through 15.246), anyone can request records from Crawford County offices. Write your request. Be clear about what records you want. Send it to the right department and include your contact details. MCL 15.235 gives them five business days to respond. They can add ten more days with written notice.

Copy fees in Crawford County range from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 each. MCL 15.234 allows fee waivers for people who meet the requirements. Some records are exempt under MCL 15.243. If a request is denied, the office must put the reason in writing and cite the specific exemption. The full FOIA law is on the Michigan Legislature website.

Crawford County Clerk Office

Nearby Counties

Crawford County sits in northern Michigan. These neighboring counties also have residents directory pages.