Macomb County Residents Directory

Macomb County sits north of Wayne County and east of Oakland County. About 880,000 people live here. The Macomb County residents directory covers court records, property filings, voter rolls, and jail data kept by offices in Mount Clemens, the county seat. County Executive Mark A. Hackel oversees county operations. Most public record searches for Macomb County residents start at the courthouse on North Main Street or through the online portals listed on this page. Use the search tool below to begin, or read through the sections for direct links to local offices.

Macomb County Residents Directory Court Records

The Macomb County Circuit Court is the 16th Judicial Circuit. It handles felony cases, civil suits over $25,000, and family law matters. The courthouse is at 40 N Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Phone is (586) 469-7110. You can search cases on the court website by case number, party name, or attorney name. Results show charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, and dispositions. Michigan Court Rule 8.119 keeps most of these records open to the public.

Macomb County has seven district courts. The 37th District Court covers Center Line and Warren at (586) 445-5550. The 41-A District Court in Sterling Heights takes calls at (586) 446-2500. The 41-B District Court in Clinton Township and Mount Clemens is at (586) 469-6960. These courts handle misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and small civil claims. The 40th District Court in St. Clair Shores is at (586) 445-5285. You can also check MiCOURT for free statewide case lookups that include most Macomb County courts.

Court record copies cost $1.00 per page in Macomb County. Ask for certified copies if you need them for official use.

Property Records in the Macomb County Residents Directory

The Macomb County Register of Deeds office is at 32 Market Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Call (586) 469-5176 or fax (586) 469-5163. Email is regofdeeds@macombgov.org. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Under MCL 565.201, the Register of Deeds is responsible for recording and maintaining all land transfer documents in the county. This includes warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and land contracts.

Online searches go through the Macomb County Register of Deeds website. You can look up records by owner name, property address, parcel number, or document type. An account may be needed for full access. Document images are available. Copies cost $1.00 per page, and certified copies are $5.00 each. Property recordings must follow MCL 565.29, which sets out the format and content rules for documents filed with the Register of Deeds.

If you want tax data for a Macomb County property, the county treasurer's office handles that separately. Assessment records and equalization data can help you understand what a property is worth and what taxes are owed.

Search Macomb County Residents Directory Criminal Data

The Macomb County residents directory screenshot below shows the Macomb County Sheriff's Office page, which is the main source for jail and booking data in the county.

The Macomb County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail at 43565 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Call (586) 469-5151. Inmate lookups are available through the sheriff's website. Search by name or booking number. Results show the person's name, charges, bond info, court dates, and release date. Visiting days run Sunday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM. A valid ID is required and you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list.

For criminal history beyond the county jail, the Michigan ICHAT system searches felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all 83 counties. It costs $10. You need the person's full name and date of birth. The free OTIS tool covers state prison inmates and parolees under Department of Corrections supervision. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry lets you search by name or address at no cost.

Macomb County Vital Records and Voter Data

The Macomb County Clerk is at 120 N Main Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043. Phone is (586) 469-5120. This office handles birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and marriage certificates. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Certified copies typically cost between $15 and $30 each. You can also order through VitalChek online, though extra processing fees apply.

Voter records for Macomb County residents are part of the Michigan Qualified Voter File system. Check 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 info. MCL 168.509(q) protects full birth dates, Social Security numbers, and phone numbers from public release. Names, addresses, and voting history are open to the public. The full voter file can be obtained via FOIA from the Michigan Department of State for $23.

Macomb County Residents Directory Public Records Requests

Public records requests in Macomb County follow the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231 through 15.246. Put your request in writing. Send it to the department that has the records you want. Be specific about what you need. Include a date range if you can. The office must respond in five business days under MCL 15.235. They can extend by ten more days with written notice.

Copy fees run from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. If the search takes a lot of staff time, they can charge for that too. Fee waivers exist for people who qualify under MCL 15.234. If your request gets denied, the office must say why and point to the specific exemption in MCL 15.243 that applies.

Macomb County Register of Deeds

Cities in Macomb County

Macomb County includes several cities and townships with pages in this residents directory. County offices in Mount Clemens handle records for all of them.

Nearby Counties

Macomb County borders several Michigan counties. You can browse their residents directory pages too.