How to Search Alpena County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
Alpena County, Michigan — Circuit Court for felonies/major civil. District Court for misdemeanors. Register of Deeds for property documents.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | 26th Circuit
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26th Judicial Circuit Court Alpena & Montmorency Counties resources, fees, forms, jury orientation.
Court | 88th District
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Jurisdiction, staff, contact, and general information from the Alpena County 88th District Court.
Court | Probate
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Probate Court of Alpena County information, documents, and forms.
Sex Offenders
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Registry of sex offenders from the Michigan State Police.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents | Register of Deeds
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Register of Deeds Office address, phone and fax number, hours, duties, and fees.
Voter Registration
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Find the status of your Alpena County voter registration or absentee ballot.
Vital Records
Vital Records
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Alpena County Clerk information on how to order marriage, birth, and death records.
Genealogy | FamilySearch
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FamilySearch ancestry, genealogy, and family history guide and genealogy resources for Alpena County.
Business, Voter & Other
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Notaries
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County or statewide notary search from the Michigan Secretary of State.
Subdivision Plats
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Search for and download digital images of subdivision plats in Alpena County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Alpena County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Alpena County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Alpena County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Equalization / Local Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Alpena County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Alpena County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (local) / MDHHS (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Alpena County records available online? ▼
Online access in Alpena County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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