How to Search Grand Traverse County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
Grand Traverse County, Michigan — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | 13th Circuit Civil
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13th Circuit Court civil records search, including Grand Traverse County.
Court Records | 13th Circuit Criminal
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Grand Traverse County 13th Circuit Court criminal court records.
Court Payments | 86th District
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Grand Traverse County traffic, criminal court, and bond payments for the 86th District Court.
Court Records | 86th District
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86th District Court case records for Antrim, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau counties.
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Court | 13th Circuit
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13th Circuit Court for Grand Traverse County.
Court | 86th District
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86th District Court of Grand Traverse County information, calendar, online payments, case lookup.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds land records / recorded documents.
Permits
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Grand Traverse County Construction Code permit status search.
Property | County GIS
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GIS parcel search in Grand Traverse County by map, address, owner, or PIN.
Vital Records
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Genealogy | FamilySearch
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FamilySearch genealogy and family histories in Grand Traverse County.
Vital Records
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Info from the County Clerk on how to obtain Grand Traverse County vital records.
Business, Voter & Other
Assumed Business Names
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Grand Traverse County Clerk assumed business name (DBA) search.
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Grand Traverse County, Michigan official government website.
Subdivision Plats
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State of Michigan database of digital images of county subdivision plats.
Dog Licenses
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Look up a dog license in Grand Traverse County by tag number or owner name.
Notaries
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Secretary of State of Michigan searchable index of Grand Traverse County notaries.
Voters
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Check the status of your Grand Traverse County voter registration or absentee ballot.
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Agendas & Minutes
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Grand Traverse County agendas and minutes for all commissions and boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Grand Traverse County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Grand Traverse County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County records available online? ▼
Grand Traverse County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, vital records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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