Iosco County Residents Directory

Iosco County is along the Lake Huron shore in the northeastern part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Tawas City serves as the county seat. Around 25,000 people live in Iosco County, spread across small towns and rural areas. The Iosco County residents directory pulls from court records, property files, criminal history data, and voter rolls kept by local and state offices. Use the search tool on this page to look up a person or check public records tied to Iosco County. Office details and links to key databases are in the sections below.

Court Records in Iosco County

The 23rd Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases, civil lawsuits over $25,000, and family law for Iosco County. It also shares jurisdiction with Alcona and Arenac counties. The courthouse is at 422 Lake Street in Tawas City, MI 48764. Call (989) 362-3497 for case info. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, most court records are public. Search Iosco County cases online at the MiCOURT portal by typing a name or case number.

The 81st District Court serves Iosco County for misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims, and civil disputes under $25,000. It is at the same courthouse. The Iosco County residents directory draws from both courts. Criminal case results include charges, pleas, sentencing info, and the assigned judge. Civil results show the parties, claim type, and any orders. Iosco County is a quiet area with lower case volumes than urban counties, but the courts still process a steady stream of filings.

Probate court records are at the same location. They cover estates, wills, guardianships, and conservatorships. Records involving minors or protected persons may be sealed.

Iosco County Residents Directory Property Records

The Iosco County Register of Deeds keeps all property transfer records at 422 Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48764. Call (989) 362-2891 for questions. Under MCL 565.29, every deed, mortgage, lien, and land contract must be recorded with this office. Michigan's race-notice recording system gives priority to the first properly filed document.

Iosco County sits along Lake Huron, so property records here include waterfront parcels, seasonal homes, and lake access easements alongside more typical rural and residential lots. Visit the Register of Deeds during business hours to search indexes and look at recorded documents. Some property tax and assessment data may be available through the equalization department. Copies cost about $1.00 per page, and certified copies run around $5.00. The Iosco County residents directory ties property data to person searches, letting you find deeds, mortgages, and liens connected to a specific name.

Search Iosco County Criminal History

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system is the main criminal history search for Iosco County. Each lookup costs $10. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT returns felony convictions and serious misdemeanors with more than 93 days from all Michigan counties.

Below is a screenshot of the Michigan State Police ICHAT portal, the primary criminal records tool for the Iosco County residents directory.

The Iosco County Sheriff's Office is at 428 West Lake Street in Tawas City. Call (989) 362-6164 for jail or booking info. For state prison inmates, use the free OTIS search tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections. ICHAT does not cover federal charges, traffic cases, juvenile records, or expunged records under MCL 780.621.

Iosco County Vital Records

Birth, death, and marriage records are managed by the Iosco County Clerk at 422 Lake Street, Tawas City, MI 48764. Phone is (989) 362-3497. Certified copies cost $15 to $30. Request them in person with a valid ID or send a mail request. VitalChek offers online ordering for extra service fees.

Voter registration is also part of the Iosco County residents directory. The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check if someone is registered to vote in Iosco County. Enter their name, date of birth, and zip code to see registration status and polling place info. Under MCL 168.509(q), full birth dates and Social Security numbers are kept private. You can also view voter participation history for past elections.

Iosco County Public Records Requests

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231 through MCL 15.246, covers records from Iosco County offices. Anyone can file a written request. Send it to the office that holds the records. Be clear about what you need. The office must respond in five business days under MCL 15.235, with an option for ten more days.

Copy fees run $0.10 to $1.00 per page in Iosco County. Certification costs about $5.00. Fee waivers are possible under MCL 15.234. Some records are off limits. MCL 15.243 protects law enforcement files, personal data, and other exempt categories. If your request is denied, the office must give a written reason citing the specific exemption. You can appeal the denial to the office head or take it to circuit court.

Iosco County Clerk Office

Nearby Counties

Iosco County borders other northeastern Michigan counties. Search the residents directory for these areas too.