How to Search Kalamazoo County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
Kalamazoo 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 | 8th District Calendar
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8th District Court of Kalamazoo County searchable court schedule.
Court | Probate Records
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Kalamazoo County Probate Court case record search.
Court | 9th Circuit
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Information about the 9th Judicial Circuit Court.
Court | Probate
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Probate Court of Kalamazoo County jurisdiction and contact information, filing fees, addresses, phone numbers, Will and Estate information.
Court | 8th District Traffic Tickets
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Kalamazoo County 8th District Portage, North, and Crosstown Courts traffic ticket case search.
Property & Tax Records
Property | County Equalization
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Equalization Department of Kalamazoo County parcel search.
Property | County GIS
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Kalamazoo County Department of Planning & Community Development interactive GIS property search. Does not include the cities of Kalamazoo or Portage.
Property | City of Portage GIS
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City of Portage GIS map parcel search.
Recorded Documents
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Clerk and Register of Deeds of Kalamazoo County deeds, mortgages, business registrations, and other recorded documents.
Vital Records
Deaths, Marriages
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Clerk and Register of Deeds document database includes death certificates and marriage licenses.
Vital Records
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Information from the Kalamazoo County Clerk/Register Office on how to obtain copies of birth, death, and marriage records.
Genealogy
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Kalamazoo County genealogy records, including births, marriages, deaths, family trees, school directories, and more.
Genealogy | FamilySearch
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Kalamazoo County guide to genealogy and ancestry records from FamilySearch.
Business, Voter & Other
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Kalamazoo County, Michigan official county government website.
Water Quality
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Environmental Health Division of Kalamazoo County well water quality and lake and stream monitoring searches.
Pets | Lost & Found
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Kalamazoo County Animal Services and Enforcement division missing and found pets.
Jobs
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Human Resources Department of Kalamazoo County job openings.
Directory
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Kalamazoo County directory of county departments, courts, programs, and services.
Agendas & Minutes
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Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners meeting dates, agendas, and minutes.
Directory | Services
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A to Z directory of Kalamazoo County services.
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Notaries
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Find Kalamazoo County notaries registered with the Michigan Secretary of State.
Voters
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Check the status of your Kalamazoo County voter registration.
Subdivision Plats
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Find and download pdf images of Kalamazoo County subdivision plats.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Kalamazoo County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Kalamazoo County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo County records available online? ▼
Kalamazoo County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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