Genesee County Residents Directory Lookup

Genesee County had 406,211 people at the 2020 Census. Flint is the county seat. The Genesee County residents directory pulls from court files, property deeds, jail rosters, voter rolls, and FOIA records managed by offices on Saginaw Street and Beach Street. Domonique D. Clemons serves as both County Clerk and Register of Deeds. Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson runs the sheriff's office. This page brings together the search tools, contact details, and agency links you need to look up public records for anyone in Genesee County. Use the search tool right here or work through the sections below.

Genesee County Residents Directory Court Records

The 7th Judicial Circuit Court handles felony cases, civil claims over $25,000, and family law matters for Genesee County. The legal division is at 900 S. Saginaw Street, Room 104, Flint, MI 48502. Call (810) 257-3220. You can search for cases on the court website by case number, party name, or date range. Online records are also available through the county circuit court records page. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119 and the Michigan Constitution Article I, Section 23, courts are open to the public and most case records can be viewed.

The 67th District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and small civil claims across Genesee County. It has divisions in several locations. The central court is at 630 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 124, Flint, MI 48502, (810) 257-3170. Burton Division B is at 4094 Manor Drive, (810) 743-5600. Mt. Morris Division C is at 11820 N. Saginaw Street, (810) 686-7140. The Fenton Division A is at 17100 Silver Parkway, (810) 629-5318. Grand Blanc Division B sits at 8173 S. Saginaw Street, (810) 694-2552. Email 67thhelp@co.genesee.mi.us for questions about court records.

The Genesee County Probate Court is in the same building at 900 S. Saginaw Street, Room 502. Call (810) 257-3528. The statewide MiCOURT portal also lets you search Genesee County cases for free. Standard copy fees are $1.00 per page. Certified copies run $10.00 to $15.00 per document. Extended research costs $25.00 per hour after the first 30 minutes.

Property Records in the Genesee County Residents Directory

The Genesee County Register of Deeds office is at 1101 Beach Street, Room 138, Flint, MI 48502. The mailing address is 900 S. Saginaw Street, Room 103, Flint, MI 48502. Call (810) 257-3060 or email deeds@geneseecountymi.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Under MCL 565.201, this office is responsible for recording all land transfer documents. MCL 565.29 sets the format rules for recorded instruments.

Online property searches go through the Genesee County online records search portal. A single name search costs $8.75. Subscription plans are available. Records from 1983 forward are searchable online. Anything before 1983 requires a visit to the office or a Laredo subscription for historical index books. The records cover deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, land contracts, and releases.

For property assessment data, the PROS Assessment Search lets you look up parcels by number, owner name, or street address. The Equalization Department at 1101 Beach Street, Room 206, handles assessment questions. Call (810) 257-3017. The Genesee County Treasurer at Room 104, (810) 257-3054, deals with tax collection and delinquent taxes. The Genesee County Land Bank manages tax-reverted properties and has a searchable database of properties for sale.

Search Genesee County Criminal Records

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is at 1002 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502. Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson heads the department. Admin phone is (810) 257-3406. Non-emergency is (810) 257-3422. The inmate information line is (810) 257-3426. The jail has 580 beds and runs as a medium-security facility. It takes inmates from Flint and surrounding towns. Daily population runs between 580 and 620 people.

The Genesee County residents directory screenshot below shows the sheriff's office website, which is the main hub for inmate and public safety lookups in the county.

The Genesee County Jail inmate lookup shows current inmates. Search by last name or booking number. Results include the person's name, booking date, charges, bail amount, and release date. VINELink is available if you want automated alerts when an offender's custody status changes. For state prison inmates, the free OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections covers prisoners, parolees, and probationers. The ICHAT tool from Michigan State Police runs $10 per search and checks criminal history across all 83 counties.

Voter Records for Genesee County Residents

The Genesee County Clerk handles elections at 1101 Beach Street, Room 140, Flint, MI 48502. Call (810) 257-3225. Domonique D. Clemons is the County Clerk. Voter registration can be done at local city or township clerks, Secretary of State offices, or online. The deadline for mailed registrations is 15 days before the election. In-person registration runs through Election Day, but you need proof of residency for same-day sign-ups.

Check voter registration status through the Michigan Voter Information Center. Enter a first name, last name, date of birth, and zip code. The system shows registration status, polling location, and district assignments. The City of Flint Clerk at 1101 S. Saginaw Street, (810) 766-7346, handles voter registration for Flint residents specifically. Under MCL 168.492, registration procedures must follow state guidelines. MCL 168.509(q) keeps full birth dates and Social Security numbers out of public voter records.

Genesee County Residents Directory FOIA Process

Genesee County has a dedicated FOIA specialist. Monaca Elston handles requests. Her office is at the Board of County Commissioners, 324 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502. Phone is (810) 257-3014. Email foia@geneseecountymi.gov. The county also has an online FOIA portal where you can submit and track requests. This is the preferred method.

To file a request, provide your full name, a USPS-compliant address, phone or email, and a specific description of the records you want. Include a date range if possible. Under MCL 15.235, the office must respond within five business days. They can extend by ten more days with written notice. MCL 15.243 lists exemptions that may apply. If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal. FOIA forms are available on the county website, including the request form, fee estimate form, and the county FOIA policy document.

Genesee County Mapping and GIS Data

Genesee County offers several mapping tools. The county GIS department publishes maps of voting precincts, districts, and other boundary data. FetchGIS at app.fetchgis.com provides tax maps and parcel viewers. The Land Bank property search helps you find tax-foreclosed parcels that are up for sale. These tools are useful for property research in the Genesee County residents directory.

Genesee County Clerk and Register of Deeds

Cities in Genesee County

Flint is the main city in Genesee County and has its own page in this residents directory. County offices in Flint handle public records for all Genesee County cities and townships.

Nearby Counties

Genesee County is surrounded by several other Michigan counties. Browse their residents directory pages for more search tools.