Macomb Township Public Records

Macomb Township public records are maintained by the township clerk, Macomb County offices, and various state agencies. Residents can search court cases, property documents, criminal history, and vital records through several online portals and in-person offices. This page explains how to find and request public records for Macomb Township, Michigan.

Macomb County Handles Township Records

Macomb Township is part of Macomb County, and most public records for the township run through county-level offices. The Macomb County Clerk handles vital records, election results, and court filings. The Register of Deeds records property documents. For a full overview of record types and county resources, visit the Macomb County public records page.

The county seat is in Mount Clemens. Many records are accessible online through the county's official portal at macombgov.org. Property deed searches, court case lookups, and vital record requests can all be started there. Some records require in-person visits or written requests.

The Macomb Township clerk's office handles local government records including township board minutes, meeting agendas, and local FOIA requests. The township office is located at macomb-mi.gov. For most property, court, and vital records, the county is your primary source.

Court Records for Macomb Township

Court records for Macomb Township cases are searchable through the statewide MiCOURT portal. This free system lets you look up civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases by name or case number. Go to micourt.courts.michigan.gov and select the Macomb County court from the dropdown menu.

District courts handle misdemeanors, traffic tickets, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. The 41A District Court covers parts of Macomb Township. Felony cases move to the 16th Circuit Court in Mount Clemens. Family court matters like custody and divorce also go through the circuit court. Online searches show case status, docket entries, and hearing dates. Certified copies require an in-person or mail request.

Note: Some case types are not public, including juvenile records, mental health cases, and personal protection orders.

Criminal History and Offender Records

Michigan offers two main ways to search criminal history records for people connected to Macomb Township. Each tool serves a different purpose and covers different data.

The Internet Criminal History Access Tool, known as ICHAT, is run by the Michigan State Police. It covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all 83 Michigan counties, including Macomb. The fee is $10 per name search. ICHAT does not include federal records, juvenile records, traffic offenses, or misdemeanors punishable by 93 days or less. Results show conviction dates, charge types, and case identifiers.

The Michigan Department of Corrections runs the free Offender Tracking Information System at mdocweb.state.mi.us. OTIS shows current and recently released offenders under state supervision. Search by name or MDOC number. Records are removed three years after discharge.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is searchable at no cost through mspsor.com. You can search by name, address, or ZIP code. The registry includes photos, offense details, and current address information for registered offenders in Macomb Township and surrounding areas.

The screenshot below shows the Michigan State Police criminal history records page, which is the starting point for ICHAT searches covering Macomb County residents.

ICHAT searches pull data from all counties statewide, so results for anyone who has lived or been charged in Macomb Township will appear in this system.

Property Public Records in Macomb Township

Property records for Macomb Township are kept by the Macomb County Register of Deeds. The register records deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other documents tied to real property. You can search these records online or visit the office in Mount Clemens.

The Macomb County website at macombgov.org links to the Register of Deeds search tool. Most documents recorded since the 1980s are available online. Older records may require an in-person visit. Searches are free. Copies have a per-page fee. The Register of Deeds office is part of the County Clerk and Register of Deeds department.

Macomb Township also has an Assessor's Office that handles property valuations and assessment rolls. These records show the assessed value, taxable value, owner name, and legal description for each parcel. You can use these records to verify ownership or check assessed values. Assessment records are public and available through the township office.

Note: For deed history, liens, and recorded mortgages, use the Macomb County Register of Deeds. For current ownership and tax assessment data, the township assessor is your best source.

Vital Records for Macomb Township Residents

Birth and death records for events that happened in Macomb Township are available through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The MDHHS vital records office handles statewide requests for certified copies of birth certificates, death certificates, marriage records, and divorce records.

Visit michigan.gov/mdhhs for ordering options. You can order online, by mail, or in person. The first certified copy costs $34. Each additional copy of the same record is $16. Online orders have additional processing fees. You must show proof of eligibility for birth records less than 100 years old.

Local county clerks also issue certified copies. The Macomb County Clerk in Mount Clemens can provide vital records for events that took place in the county. Some people find the local office faster than ordering through the state. Call ahead to confirm availability and fees.

The screenshot below shows the Michigan vital records page where you can start requests for records tied to events in Macomb Township.

Marriage licenses are issued by county clerks. If a marriage took place in Macomb County, the county clerk holds that record. Divorce records since 1897 are available through MDHHS or the circuit court where the case was filed.

FOIA Requests in Macomb Township

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231, gives the public the right to request records from government bodies. For Macomb Township records, submit your request to the township clerk. For county-level records, contact the Macomb County Clerk or the relevant department directly.

The township must respond within 5 business days of receiving your request. They can extend this by 10 more business days with written notice explaining the delay. Fees for copying are based on actual costs. Labor is charged at the rate of the lowest-paid employee capable of doing the search. Indigent requesters can have the first $20 waived by filing an affidavit.

Your FOIA request should include your name, address, and a clear description of the records you want. You do not need to explain why you want them. If a request is denied, you can appeal in writing within 180 days. Appeals for township denials go to the township supervisor.

The Macomb Township office is at macomb-mi.gov. For police records, the request still goes through the township FOIA coordinator. The response timeline is the same.

Nearby Cities

These nearby cities are also in the greater Macomb County area and have their own public records pages.