Search Keweenaw County Residents Directory

Keweenaw County is Michigan's smallest county by population. It sits at the very tip of the Upper Peninsula, with Eagle River as its county seat. The Keweenaw County residents directory draws from court files, property records, and statewide databases that cover this remote corner of Michigan. Despite its small size, the same public records laws apply here as in every other Michigan county. You can use the search tool below to look up people and records in Keweenaw County, or check the agency contacts and resource links in the sections that follow for direct access.

Keweenaw County Residents Directory Court Records

Keweenaw County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit, which it shares with Houghton and Baraga counties. The circuit court handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, and family law. Because of the low case volume, hearings may not run every day. The courthouse is at 5095 4th Street in Eagle River, MI 49950. Call (906) 337-2229 for scheduling and case questions.

The 97th District Court covers Keweenaw County along with Houghton County. It takes misdemeanors, small claims, traffic cases, and civil disputes under $25,000. The main office sits in Houghton, but it handles Keweenaw cases as well. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, most court records in Keweenaw County are public unless a judge seals them. The MiCOURT portal lets you search cases from both courts for free. Enter a name or case number to pull up status, filing dates, and hearing info.

Court records in the Keweenaw County residents directory include criminal charges, civil filings, and domestic cases. Sealed and juvenile records won't appear.

Criminal History in Keweenaw County

Run a criminal history check through the ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police. It costs $10 per search. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all 83 counties, including Keweenaw. Results show arrest dates, charges, court details, and sentencing data.

The OTIS search tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks state prison inmates and parolees. It is free to use. Search by last name or MDOC number. OTIS does not cover the Keweenaw County jail or local lockups. For jail info, call the Keweenaw County Sheriff at (906) 337-0528. The sheriff can tell you if someone is in custody and what their bond is set at.

Because Keweenaw County has so few residents, criminal case volume is low. But ICHAT and OTIS still pick up anyone from the county who has a state-level record.

Keweenaw County Property Records

The Keweenaw County Register of Deeds records all property transfers. The office is in the courthouse at 5095 4th Street, Eagle River, MI 49950. Phone is (906) 337-2229. Under MCL 565.29, every deed, mortgage, and lien must be filed here. Copies cost about $1.00 per page. The register of deeds is part of the Keweenaw County residents directory because property records list names, addresses, and transaction details for people who own land in the county.

Keweenaw County does not have a large online portal for property searches. Most requests go through the office in person or by mail. You can also check with the county equalization department for tax assessment data and parcel maps. These records help confirm who owns what in the county, and they tie into the broader residents directory for Keweenaw County.

Vital Records for Keweenaw County

The Keweenaw County Clerk handles birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses. The office is at the courthouse in Eagle River. Call (906) 337-2229. Fees run $15 to $30 for certified copies. You need a valid photo ID to pick up records in person. Mail requests are also accepted with a check and a copy of your ID.

The Michigan Voter Information Center offers voter registration data for Keweenaw County residents. Enter a name, date of birth, and zip code to check if someone is registered. Under MCL 168.509(q), certain personal details in voter files stay private, but basic registration and district info is public. Voter data is another piece of the Keweenaw County residents directory that helps confirm where someone lives.

Public Records Requests in Keweenaw County

Under Michigan's FOIA law, MCL 15.231 through 15.246, you can request records from any Keweenaw County office. Submit a written request to the right department. Be specific. The office gets five business days to respond under MCL 15.235. They can extend that by ten more days with written notice.

Fees for copies range from $0.10 to $1.00 per page in Keweenaw County. If cost is a barrier, MCL 15.234 may allow a fee waiver. Some records are exempt under MCL 15.243, which protects personal data and active law enforcement files. Denied requests must come with a written explanation and the specific exemption cited. FOIA is a useful tool in the Keweenaw County residents directory for getting records not posted online.

Access Keweenaw County Residents Directory

The image below shows the Michigan State Police page that links to statewide search tools covering Keweenaw County residents.

Use the Michigan Legislature site to look up statutes that govern records access. The Michigan Department of Corrections site also links to OTIS and other tools useful for searching the Keweenaw County residents directory.

Keweenaw County Clerk Office

Nearby Counties

Keweenaw County sits at the tip of the Upper Peninsula. These neighboring counties also have residents directory pages.