How to Search Oceana County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
Oceana 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 | 78th District
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Oceana County 78th District Court jurisdiction, Judges, staff, forms, fees, hours, and contact information.
Court | 27th Circuit
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27th Circuit Court of Oceana County fees, directory, staff & Judges, hours, and contact information.
Court | Probate
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No website or court record search. The court is located at 100 S. State Street, Hart, MI 49420. (231) 873-3666
Property & Tax Records
Property | County Tax Records
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Oceana County Equalization Office property and tax records.
Vital Records
Vital Records
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Oceana County Clerk information on how to order certified copies of vital records.
Genealogy | MIGenWeb
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Oceana County genealogy databases and lookups from MIGenWeb.
Genealogy | FamilySearch
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FamilySearch genealogy and family history records for Oceana County.
Business, Voter & Other
Oceana County
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Official website for Oceana County, Michigan government.
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Board of Commissioners Minutes
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Oceana County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes.
Ordinances
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Oceana county Housing Commission, Planning Commission, house numbering, soil erosion, and civil infraction ordinances.
Subdivision Plats
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Input a subdivision name and select Oceana County to download digital images of subdivision plats.
Voters
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Status check for your Oceana County voter registration or absentee ballot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Oceana County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Oceana County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Oceana 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 Oceana County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Oceana 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 Oceana County records available online? ▼
Oceana County has partial online coverage — 4 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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