How to Search Lapeer County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
Lapeer 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 | 40th Circuit
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Lapeer County 40th Circuit Court civil, criminal, and family division information, fee schedules, child protection and custody, payment of fines and costs.
Court | 71A District
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71A District Court of Lapeer County information on judgments, civil and criminal cases, disputes, landlord tenant matters, small claims cases, fees schedule, and traffic fines.
Court | Probate
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Probate Court of Lapeer County contact, conservatorship, estate, guardianship, commitment, Wills, and fee schedule information.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Register of Deeds land records and recorded documents filed in Lapeer County.
Vital Records
Vital Records
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Information from the Lapeer County Clerk's Office on how to obtain birth, death, and marriage records, obtain marriage licenses, and do genealogy research.
Genealogy
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Lapeer County genealogy records from the Michigan Family History network.
Genealogy | FamilySearch
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FamilySearch guide to genealogy, ancestry, and family histories in Lapeer County.
Business, Voter & Other
Lapeer County
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Official government website for Lapeer County, Michigan.
Foreclosures
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Foreclosure and tax sale properties in Lapeer County.
Agendas & Minutes
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Clerk's Office of Lapeer County Board of Commissioners meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Notaries
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Lapeer County notaries registered with the Michigan Secretary of State.
Voters
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Status check of Lapeer County voter registrations and absentee ballots.
Subdivision Plats
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Search for and download pdf maps of subdivision plats in Lapeer County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Lapeer County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Lapeer County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Lapeer 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 Lapeer County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Lapeer 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 Lapeer County records available online? ▼
Lapeer County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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