How to Search St. Joseph County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
St. Joseph County, Michigan — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | District 3B
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Information about District 3B Court in St. Joseph County and online citation, court fine, and probation payments.
Court | 45th Circuit
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Information about St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court and online Circuit and Juvenile Division payments.
Court | Probate
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Probate Court of St. Joseph County information.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted | Child Support
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Friend of the Court list of persons most wanted in St. Joseph County for nonpayment of child support.
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Property & Tax Records
Property | County GIS
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St. Joseph County GIS interactive map parcel record search viewable in desktop or mobile versions.
Maps | Tax
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St. Joseph County pdf tax maps listed by municipality.
Property | County Tax Records
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St. Joseph County Land Resource Center property, tax records, and recent sales.
Recorded Documents
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Register of Deeds for St. Joseph County online search of mortgages, deeds, tax liens, death certificates, easements, and other recorded documents.
Vital Records
Death Records
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County Clerk online search of death records in St. Joseph County.
Vital Records
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Order a St. Joseph County birth, death, marriage, or divorce record online.
Genealogy
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Information from the County Clerk on how to request marriage, birth, death, and court record genealogy searches.
Genealogy | FamilySearch
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FamilySearch guide to genealogy and family histories in St. Joseph County, including local and state lookups.
Marriage Application
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Complete a St. Joseph County Clerk marriage application online.
Business, Voter & Other
St. Joseph County
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Official web page for St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Staff Directory
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St. Joseph County staff phone directory listed both by department and last name.
Maps | Plat & Condo
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Downloadable pdf files of Plat and Condo maps listed by municipality.
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Notaries
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Find a Secretary of State registered notary in St. Joseph County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in St. Joseph County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in St. Joseph County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in St. Joseph 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. In St. Joseph County
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in St. Joseph County? ▼
Marriage licenses in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County records available online? ▼
St. Joseph County has partial online coverage — 7 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and vital records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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