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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Charlevoix County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Charlevoix County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Charlevoix County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
26,105
Population
Census estimate
12,232
Households
Census estimate
$69,764
Median income
Annual household
$220,000
Median home value
Census ACS
Charlevoix
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
7 sources
Vital records
1 source
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Charlevoix County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Charlevoix County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Charlevoix County Clerk's office County of Charlevoix, MI |
| Criminal records | Contact Us - Michigan Sex Offender Registry VINE is not working right now - VINELink |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Charlevoix County state portal below |
| Property records | Charlevoix County Plat Book Home | Charlevoix County | BS&A Online |
| Vital records | Charlevoix County Michigan |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Charlevoix County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Home | Charlevoix Township | BS&A Online |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Charlevoix County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Charlevoix County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Charlevoix County Records
2026
Charlevoix County official government portal active
The official Charlevoix County government website at www.charlevoixcounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Charlevoix County court records portal verified
State court system links for Charlevoix County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Charlevoix County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Charlevoix County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Charlevoix County property records online
Charlevoix County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Charlevoix County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Charlevoix County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County Records
❌ Myth: "Charlevoix County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Charlevoix County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Charlevoix County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Charlevoix County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Charlevoix 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.charlevoixcounty.org — Official Charlevoix 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 — Charlevoix County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County, Michigan
Charlevoix County is located in north central Michigan. The county seat is Charlevoix (official site: http://www.charlevoixcounty.org/).
- Population: 26,105
- Households: 12,232
- Median household income: $69,764
- Median home value: $220,000
- Below poverty line: 8.6%
- Land area: 416.3 sq mi
- Population density: 62.7 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 15
Charlevoix County Plat Book
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Home | Charlevoix County | BS&A Online
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Property Sale Search | City of Boyne City | BS&A Online
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Home | Eveline Township | BS&A Online
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Eveline Township | Charlevoix | MI · Search our collection of records for properties and taxes. 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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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.
LARA - Subdivisions
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Plats can now be searched for online at https://aca3.accela.com/lara/ . Instructions on using ACA can be reviewed under FAQs. Questions should be directed to the Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation at 517-241-6321. Subdivision Plat Searches - Accela Citizen Access (ACA)
CHARLEVOIX County REGISTER OF DEEDS Online Services
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We are currently working on scanning at Charlevoix County Register of Deeds online services. Documents may be hand delivered or sent into the office for recording. Appropriate fees and self-addressed, stamped envelopes must accompany the documents. Checks should be made payable to the Register of Deeds for the correct amount. Please check each document thoroughly to make sure they meet Michigan statute for
Charlevoix County Clerk's office
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Address 203 Antrim St. Charlevoix, MI 49720 Staff: Julia A. Drost, COUNTY CLERK Kim Garver, Chief Deputy Clerk Shelly Johnstone, Deputy Clerk Lisa Kuebler, Deputy Civil Court Clerk Mary Kay McPherson, Deputy Criminal Court Clerk Shana Reeves,
County of Charlevoix, MI
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Pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law, Section 600.1715, if you are found in contempt the Court may issue a fine of up to $7500.00 or imprison you for up to 93 days, or both. Payments may be made at the Charlevoix County Clerk’s Office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.
Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
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Case Search
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(1115) CHARLEVOIX COUNTY PROSECUTOR · 2 · CRONK ROBERT JAMES · Oral Argument: Y Timely: Y · DF-AT · SAD · (25812) GROVE CHARI K · COA Status: Case Concluded; File Archived · MSC Status: Closed · Case Flags: Northern Michigan · 04/11/2014 · 1 · Claim of Appeal - Criminal ·
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We are experiencing a connection issue. Our team will fix this as soon as possible · Contact us at 1-866-277-7477 if you need immediate help locating an offender, registering for notifications, or accessing victim services in your area. We are available 24/7/365 with live operator support ...
Sex Offender Registry
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Charlevoix County Michigan
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If you would like to assist in providing information on a Michigan county, please contact the Coordinator for that county or Jan Cortez the project coordinator for the state of Michigan. This page and the other pages on this site are Copyright 1995,2001,2003 by Ron Fuller, the Charlevoix County Genealogical Society, and the Michigan Genweb Project.
County of Charlevoix, MI
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To obtain a certified copy of a form. Please mail it with the appropriate fee to: Charlevoix County Clerk, Attn: Vital Records, 203 Antrim Street, Charlevoix, MI 49720.
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Search for Licensee - Accela Citizen Access
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Election results - Michigan Voter Information Center
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Voter Turnout · 01 ALCONA COUNTY · 3,289 · 02 ALGER COUNTY · 2,624 · 03 ALLEGAN COUNTY · 27,559 · 04 ALPENA COUNTY · 8,512 · 05 ANTRIM COUNTY · 8,736 · 06 ARENAC COUNTY · 4,261 · 07 BARAGA COUNTY · 2,050 · 08 BARRY COUNTY · 17,502 · 09 BAY COUNTY · 22,767 · 10 BENZIE COUNTY · 6,164 · 11 BERRIEN COUNTY · 31,311 · 12 BRANCH COUNTY · 8,433 · 13 CALHOUN COUNTY · 19,797 · 14 CASS COUNTY · 8,328 · 15 CHARLEVOIX COUNTY ·
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CHARLEVOIX COUNTY DIRECTORY Compiled by Julia A. Drost County Clerk
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CHARLEVOIX COUNTY · DIRECTORY · Compiled by · Julia A. Drost · County Clerk · COMMISSIONERS · District · Name/Address · Telephone · 1. Robert Jess · 881-1470 · 10963 Boyne City Rd . Charlevoix, MI 49720 · district1@charlevoixcounty.org · 2. Chris Christensen ·
Notary application
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Brookside Cemetery in Charlevoix, Michigan - Find a Grave Cemetery
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Added by M. King The cemetery is located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Marion Center Road and Stover Road . The cemetery is owned by the City of Charlevoix and managed by the Public Works Department of the City of Charlevoix.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Charlevoix County?
Charlevoix 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.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Michigan if I wasn't convicted?
In Michigan, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Michigan's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Michigan State Police.
Are Michigan marriage records public?
Marriage records in Michigan are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run a Michigan background check?
Michigan background checks are handled by the Michigan State Police. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.