Search Roscommon County Public Records

Roscommon County public records are kept at the County Clerk and Register of Deeds office at 500 Lake Street in Roscommon. The office holds property records going back to 1875, vital records from the 1870s, and court documents from across the county. Use the search tool below to find records quickly.

Roscommon County Clerk and Public Records

The County Clerk and Register of Deeds in Roscommon handles property records, vital records, and public access requests. Michelle M. Stevenson serves as the Clerk and Register. The office is at 500 Lake Street in Roscommon and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Property records go back to 1875 in the county's holdings. These include titles, mortgages, liens, deeds, plats, and assignments. Online access is available through a subscription portal at roscommoncounty.net. A public guest login also works for basic name searches and date range searches without paying for a subscription.

Public computers are available in the office for independent searches. Staff can assist if you need help finding specific documents. The county website at roscommoncounty.net has links to online records and information about all county services.

The screenshot below shows the Roscommon County official website at roscommoncounty.net, which provides access to property records, court information, and county services.

The county site links to the online records portal, where you can search property documents by name, year, or liber and page number.

Circuit Court and Probate Records

Roscommon County Probate Court is located at the county courthouse at 500 Lake Street. The probate court handles wills, estate administrations, guardianships, and conservatorships. For circuit court and district court records, the MiCOURT system provides free online case lookups statewide.

Search court cases from Roscommon County at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney bar number. Case information includes docket entries, case status, and scheduled hearings. Non-public matters such as juvenile cases and adoption proceedings do not appear in online searches. Certified copies of court documents require a direct request to the county clerk at (989) 275-5923.

District court records from 1963 are available at the courthouse. Recent cases from the past five years are indexed on computer. Older records are stored on microfilm.

Criminal History Public Records in Roscommon County

You have two main options for criminal history checks tied to Roscommon County residents. The Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all 83 counties. Each search costs $10 and is available at apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT.

For people currently incarcerated or on state supervision, the Michigan Department of Corrections offers the free OTIS database. Search by name at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2. OTIS shows current prisoners, parolees, and probationers under MDOC oversight. Records are removed three years after an offender's discharge date. For local jail information, contact the Roscommon County Sheriff's Office.

Property Records in Roscommon County

The Register of Deeds maintains all land records in Roscommon County. Records date back to 1875 and include titles, mortgages, liens, deeds, plats, and assignments. The online subscription portal at roscommoncounty.net allows name-based and date-range searches. A guest login is available for basic public access without a paid subscription.

Copy fees are $1 per page. Faxed or emailed copies cost $2 each. Postage adds $5 to mail orders. If you need staff to search records, there is a $5 search fee for the first five minutes and $1 per additional minute. Recording fees and certification costs are set by state law. Bring photo ID when visiting in person.

Vital Records - Births, Deaths, Marriages

Roscommon County holds birth and death records going back to 1874, military records, divorce records from 1875, and land records from 1875. The County Clerk's office at 500 Lake Street is the local source for certified copies. Local vital records fees are lower than state fees: the first certified copy costs $15, and additional copies are $10 each.

For vital records from other Michigan counties or for statewide requests, use the Michigan MDHHS Vital Records portal. State fees are $34 for the first certified copy and $16 for each additional copy of the same record. Online orders can also be placed through VitalChek with additional processing fees.

FOIA and Public Records Requests

Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 et seq., all people except those incarcerated in correctional facilities have the right to request public records from government bodies. Roscommon County departments must respond within 5 business days. Up to 10 more days may be added if the agency needs extra time.

To file a FOIA request in Roscommon County, contact the department that holds the records you need. Each county department has its own FOIA coordinator. Requests can be submitted by mail or in person at the county offices. Fees cover actual labor costs and duplication expenses. Fee waivers apply to people receiving public assistance or showing financial need.

Note: Public records include any writing prepared, owned, used, or retained by a public body in carrying out official functions from the time it is created.

Cities in Roscommon County

The county seat is the village of Roscommon. No communities in Roscommon County exceed the population threshold for dedicated city pages on this site.

Communities in Roscommon County include Roscommon, Houghton Lake, Prudenville, and several townships. All public records for residents of these communities are managed through the county offices at 500 Lake Street in Roscommon.

Nearby Counties

These counties are adjacent to Roscommon County. Each maintains its own clerk and register of deeds for public records access.