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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Cass County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Cass County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Cass County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
51,550
Population
Census estimate
20,779
Households
Census estimate
$65,183
Median income
Annual household
$181,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Cassopolis
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
11 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Cass County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Cass County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Home - Cass County Michigan Courts Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan |
| Criminal records | VINE is not working right now - VINELink Offender Details - Michigan Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
| Property records | Welcome | Cass County Geographic Information Systems-2023 | Cass County, MI |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Cass County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Cass County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Cass County Records
2026
Cass County official government portal active
The official Cass County government website at www.casscountymi.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Cass County court records portal verified
State court system links for Cass County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Cass County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Cass County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Cass County property records online
Cass County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Cass County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Cass County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Cass County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Michigan statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Michigan state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Cass County Records
❌ Myth: "Cass County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Cass County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Cass County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Cass County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Cass County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Cass County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Cass County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.casscountymi.org — Official Cass County government website
- e.courts.michigan.gov — Court records — official source
- mvic.sos.state.mi.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Cass County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Cass County, use Michigan's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Michigan statewide record systems:
- Michigan Court Records →
- Michigan Criminal Records →
- Michigan Property Records →
- Michigan Vital Records →
- Michigan Voter Records →
- Michigan Wants & Warrants →
- Michigan Licenses →
- Michigan Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Michigan statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Cass County, Michigan
Cass County is located in southwest Michigan. The county seat is Cassopolis (official site: http://www.casscountymi.org/).
- Population: 51,550
- Households: 20,779
- Median household income: $65,183
- Median home value: $181,100
- Below poverty line: 12.9%
- Land area: 490.1 sq mi
- Population density: 105.2 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 7
- NCES schools indexed: 21
Welcome | Cass County
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BS&A Online is a collection of municipal services providing instant and convenient access to various kinds of important information held at your local government · Public Records Search allows any title companies, realtors, and other interested parties to view municipal information from a ...
Geographic Information Systems-2023 | Cass County, MI
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The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department issues addresses, examines and updates property descriptions, and maintains geographic data used for custom static and interactive mapping in Cass County . This office is also the administrator of the Cass County Survey and Remonumentation Program .
Home | City of Dowagiac | BS&A Online
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City of Dowagiac | Cass | MI · Search our collection of records for properties, taxes, utilities, permits, and more. Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies · Contractors ·
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Milton Township | Cass | MI · Search our collection of records for properties, taxes, and permits. What are you looking for? Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · All Services · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies ·
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Porter Township | Cass | MI · Search our collection of records for properties and taxes. Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies · All · Search for records across multiple departments of a given municipality.
Register to Vote - Michigan Voter Information Center
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To register or update your voter registration for the upcoming election, you must go to your city or township clerk's office as soon as possible, but no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day . You can vote during the same visit. Here is what you need to bring with you.
Preliminary Plat & Condominium Review
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Coloma Business Office (Counties: Berrien and Van Buren) Plat/Condominium Coordinator Coloma Business Office 3880 Red Arrow Hwy. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Kalamazoo TSC (Counties: Cass and Kalamazoo) Plat/Condominium Coordinator Kalamazoo TSC 5372 South 9th Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009
Monica McMichael Clerk/Register
Property & Tax Records
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Monica McMichael Clerk/Register
casscountymi.org
Notaries
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As a resident user, you can use the search bar on the BS&A Online homepage to search by Address, Name, and Parcel Number . Additionally, users can perform a Detailed Record Search where they can drill down further using application specific searches.
Document Search Help - Cass, MI - EagleRecorder
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All three of the name fields have two different types of searching: Exact Match and Advanced. Exact Match searches will search for a name in the order you entered it. You will need to enter it Last Name first. For example, if you enter: · The system will return documents belonging to Benjamin ...
Home - Cass County Michigan Courts
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43rd Circuit Court Judicial Staff Phone: 269-445-4412 43rd Circuit Court Judicial Staff Fax: 269-445-4485 43rd Circuit Court Judicial Staff email: circuitcourt@cassco.org 4th District Court Judicial Staff Phone: 269-445-4415 4th District Court Judicial Staff Fax: 269-445-4486 Probate Court Judicial Staff Phone: 269-445-4452 Probate Court Judicial Staff Fax: 269-445-4485 probatecourt@cassco.org
Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
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Michigan. Visit www.courts.mi.gov · Over the Past Six Years, People are Very Satisfied · with · the · Cass · County · Courts · Cassopolis, Michigan, Janu- ary 22, 2019 – · For the sixth year in a row, the Cass County Courts re- ceived high marks from the ·
About Circuit Court - Cass County Michigan Courts
Criminal & Court Records
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Mark Herman Circuit Court Judge
casscourtsmi.org
Phone Directory
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Circuit Court Judge, Honorable Mark A. Herman The 43rd Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Cass County and has county-wide jurisdiction or authority over all actions except those given by state law to another court, including:
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Cass County
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The Division of Victim Services (DVS) provides a voice advocating for and responding to all victims of crime in Michigan. Learn more about DVS-funded programs and services, including Michigan’s 24/7, free, confidential, and anonymous domestic violence and sexual assault hotlines.
Official Records Online Home Page
Vital Records
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Birth, Death & Marriage Records
officialrecordsonline.com
Michigan Voter Lookup
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The County Clerk Register issues marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, assumed business names and partnership certificates, concealed gun permits, veteran discharge records, notary commissions, genealogy records and voter registration records.
Search for Licensee - Accela Citizen Access
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Once you are logged into your MiPLUS account, you can apply for a license, submit a request, or view existing records, by clicking on the word “Licenses”. Enter information below to search for a Licensee. Disclaimer: Licensing and registration records are made available on this website
County Services | Cass County, MI
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Check out area parks, Animal Control, Medical Care Facility as well as other County operated facilities. Review helpful court information. Peruse maps created and maintained by our GIS department on the Beacon website. Browse through helpful information for townships, villages and cities within Cass County.
Cass County, MI | Official Website
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Agendas & Minutes · Cass County YouTube · Cass County Facebook · Jury Duty Information · Helpful Links · County Policies · /QuickLinks.aspx · Apply For · Birth, Death & Marriage Records · Concealed Pistol License · County Boards & Commissions · Doing Business As (DBA) License ·
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Cass County Michigan Genealogy - Biographies
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Hadden became the parents of the following children: Mary, George M., Charles A., deceased; Elizabeth and James G. , all of whom are natives of the Empire state. In the year 1867 the father left New York and came with his family to Cass county, Michigan, settling on section 7, Ontwa tonwship, ...
Cassopolis/Vandalia Chamber of Commerce
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Cassopolis was laid out and designated as a county seat in 1832. Cassopolis/Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Minutes Regular Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, March 18, 2026 SMC Zollar Bldg - Dowagiac Board Members’ Present: Billie Hires, Darren Williamson, Jeff Nelson, Ted Gogol, Eugene Wagner, Tracy Mast, Julie Hartman and Dianna McGrew Board Members Absent: Laurel Ward, Melinda Stockwell, Sheryl DeLuca and Breanne Lee Member(s)Present & Guests: Kait Bullock; Brian MacGregor.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Cass County?
Cass County court cases are filed with the County Clerk. Search the Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan portal: https://e.courts.michigan.gov/eTix/searchPage3cart.html. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in Michigan?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most Michigan counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Michigan?
In Michigan, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Michigan law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Does a county sheriff have to honor ICE detainers?
No federal law forces a county to honor an ICE detainer. Multiple federal courts have ruled that detainers are non-binding requests. Some counties honor every detainer, others honor none, and many honor them only when ICE provides a judicial warrant. Policy is set at the county or sheriff level.