Wexford County Public Records

Wexford County public records are managed by the County Clerk and Register of Deeds at 437 E. Division Street in Cadillac. The office holds property records, vital statistics, court documents, and handles FOIA requests for residents throughout the county. Use the search tool below to look up records from Wexford County offices.

Wexford County Clerk and Register of Deeds

County Clerk Alaina M. Nyman is at 437 East Division Street, Cadillac, MI 49601. Phone: (231) 779-9450. Register of Deeds Roxanne Snyder is also at 437 E. Division Street (PO Box 303, Cadillac, MI 49601). Phone: (231) 779-9455. Email: register@wexfordcounty.org. Both offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The county website is at wexfordcounty.org.

The Register of Deeds operates a self-service web system for online record access. You can search by document number, liber page, or names, view document images, and purchase copies online. Records include deeds, mortgages, land patents, leases, liens, probate orders, land contracts, plats, surveys, and government corners. All documents are numbered, time-stamped, cross-indexed, scanned, and microfilmed.

Copy fees are $1 per page. Certification costs $5 per document. Marriage certificates from the County Clerk cost $10 for the first copy and $5 for additional copies. Birth and death record fees vary. Requests can be made in person or by mail with an application form, a copy of your photo ID, and the appropriate payment. Zoning verification is available through the Building Department or local zoning offices.

The Wexford County official website at wexfordcounty.org provides access to the Register of Deeds self-service portal, department contacts, and public records information for Cadillac and the surrounding county.

The county site at wexfordcounty.org links to the online records portal where you can search land documents by name, document number, or liber and page, and purchase copies online.

Wexford County Circuit Court Public Records

Wexford County is part of the 28th Judicial Circuit and is served by circuit court, district court, and probate court. Circuit court handles felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and family law. Contact the Wexford County Clerk at (231) 779-9450 for court records information and certified copies.

Online case searches for Wexford County are available through the statewide MiCOURT case search portal, which is free. Search by party name, case number, or attorney bar number. Results include docket entries, case status, and hearing information. Non-public cases such as juvenile, adoption, and PPO matters are excluded from online searches. Certified copies require a direct request to the court clerk.

Note: MiCOURT provides non-certified information only. For certified court documents, you must contact the court clerk's office in person or by mail.

Criminal History and Jail Records

The Michigan State Police ICHAT system covers criminal history for Wexford County and all 83 Michigan counties. Each search costs $10 and covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors. Access at apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT. ICHAT does not include traffic offenses, juvenile records, federal records, or warrant data.

For people currently under MDOC supervision, the free OTIS database at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2 shows prisoners, parolees, and probationers statewide. OTIS records are kept for three years after an offender's discharge date. For local jail information in Wexford County, contact Sheriff Trent Taylor at (231) 779-9216.

Property Records in Wexford County

The Register of Deeds at 437 E. Division Street in Cadillac holds all real property documents for Wexford County. The self-service online system lets you search by document number, liber and page, or name, and view or purchase document images. Records include deeds, mortgages, land patents, leases, liens, probate orders, land contracts, plats, surveys, and government corners.

All documents are numbered, time-stamped, cross-indexed, scanned, and microfilmed after recording. Copy fees are $1 per page. Certification is $5 per document. For questions about a specific property or to request records by mail, contact the Register of Deeds at (231) 779-9455 or by email at register@wexfordcounty.org. Zoning verification for property in Wexford County is handled by the Building Department or local township offices.

Vital Records in Wexford County

Wexford County Clerk Alaina M. Nyman handles vital records at 437 East Division Street, Cadillac, MI 49601. Phone: (231) 779-9450. Marriage certificates cost $10 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy of the same record. Birth records carry a 100-year restriction requiring eligibility documentation. Death records are public. Requests can be made in person or by mail with an application form, a copy of photo ID, and payment.

For statewide vital records, use the Michigan MDHHS Vital Records portal or VitalChek. State vital records go back to 1867. The first certified copy from the state costs $34. Additional copies of the same record are $16 each. Eligible requesters for restricted birth records include the named person (if 18 or older), parents, legal guardians, or legal representatives.

FOIA Requests for Wexford County Public Records

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 et seq. gives the public the right to access records from Wexford County government offices. All departments must respond within 5 business days. Up to 10 more business days may be used for complex requests.

Submit FOIA requests to the Wexford County department that has the records you need. Each office has its own FOIA coordinator. Requests may be made in person, by mail, or through available email or online channels. Fees cover actual labor costs (capped at 6 times the state minimum wage) and duplication. Fee waivers apply to those receiving public assistance or demonstrating financial need. Contact the specific department at the main address, 437 E. Division Street, Cadillac, MI 49601.

Cities in Wexford County

The county seat is Cadillac. No communities in Wexford County meet the population threshold for individual city pages on this site.

Communities in Wexford County include Cadillac, Manton, Mesick, and several townships. All public records for these areas are managed through the county offices at 437 E. Division Street in Cadillac.

Nearby Counties

These Michigan counties are adjacent to Wexford County. Each has its own clerk and register of deeds for public records.