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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Grand Traverse County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Grand Traverse County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Grand Traverse County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
96,625
Population
Census estimate
38,572
Households
Census estimate
$75,553
Median income
Annual household
$273,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Traverse City
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
8 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
23 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
4 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Grand Traverse County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Grand Traverse County verified sources |
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| Court records | Circuit Court Criminal Records Search - 13th Circuit Court 13th Circuit Court Civil Case Records |
| Criminal records | Offender Details - Michigan Sex Offender Registry VINE is not working right now - VINELink |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Grand Traverse County state portal below |
| Property records | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Grand Traverse County… Home | Grand Traverse County | BS&A Online |
| Vital records | Marriage Licenses | Grand Traverse County, MI Death Records Database | Grand Traverse County, MI |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Grand Traverse County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Dissolution of Assumed Name | Grand Traverse County, MI Building Permit Process | Grand Traverse County, MI |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Grand Traverse County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Grand Traverse County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Grand Traverse County Records
2026
Grand Traverse County official government portal active
The official Grand Traverse County government website at www.gtcountymi.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Grand Traverse County court records portal verified
State court system links for Grand Traverse County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Grand Traverse County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Grand Traverse County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Grand Traverse County property records online
Grand Traverse County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Grand Traverse County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Grand Traverse County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County Records
❌ Myth: "Grand Traverse County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Grand Traverse County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Grand Traverse County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Grand Traverse County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Grand Traverse 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.gtcountymi.gov — Official Grand Traverse County government website
- criminalrecords.gtcountymi.gov — Court records — official source
- mvic.sos.state.mi.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Grand Traverse County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Grand Traverse 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:
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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 Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County is located in northwest Michigan. The county seat is Traverse City (official site: https://www.gtcountymi.gov/).
- Population: 96,625
- Households: 38,572
- Median household income: $75,553
- Median home value: $273,300
- Below poverty line: 10.4%
- Land area: 464.3 sq mi
- Population density: 208.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 31
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Grand Traverse County, MI
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For example, the property ownership "layer" not only describes the owner, ID, and assessed value of a property, it precisely describes the location and shape of the parcel. The Grand Traverse County Equalization/GIS Department acts as a GIS service center providing custom maps, and conducting ...
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Home | East Bay Township | BS&A Online
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East Bay Township | Grand Traverse | MI · Search our collection of records for properties, taxes, and assessments. Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies · All · Pay taxes and assessments.
Home | Acme Township | BS&A Online
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Acme Township | Grand Traverse | MI · Search our collection of records for properties, taxes, and assessments. What are you looking for? Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · All Services · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies ·
Home | Blair Township | BS&A Online
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Property Sale Search · Special Assessment Search · Utility Billing Search · Municipalities · Select a Municipality · Currently not signed in · Sign In · Register · Why Register? Blair Township | Grand Traverse County | MI · Blair Township | Grand Traverse County | MI ·
Home | Garfield Township | BS&A Online
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Garfield Township | Grand Traverse | MI · Search our collection of records for properties, taxes, and assessments. Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies · All · Pay delinquent personal property taxes and assessments.
Home | Green Lake Township | BS&A Online
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Property Sale Search · Special Assessment Search · Online Payments · Current Tax Payments · Municipalities · Select a Municipality · Currently not signed in · Sign In · Register · Why Register? Green Lake Township | Grand Traverse County | MI · Green Lake Township | Grand Traverse County | MI ·
Home | Long Lake Township | BS&A Online
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Long Lake Township | Grand Traverse | MI · Search our collection of records for properties, taxes, and permits. Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies · Contractors · All · Pay taxes and permit fees.
Home | Mayfield Township | BS&A Online
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Mayfield Township | Grand Traverse | 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 ·
Home | Paradise Township | BS&A Online
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Paradise Township | Grand Traverse | 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 ·
Welcome | Peninsula Township | BS&A Online
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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 ...
Home | Whitewater Township | BS&A Online
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Whitewater Township | Grand Traverse | MI · Search our collection of records for properties, taxes, and assessments. What are you looking for? Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · All Services · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies ·
Online Payment Tax Search | Traverse City | BS&A Online
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Property Sale Search · Special Assessment Search · Utility Billing Search · Online Payments · Current Tax Payments · Special Assessment Payments · Utility Billing Payments · Employment Opportunities · All Employment Opportunities (Local) Search for Employment Opportunities · Municipalities · Select a Municipality · Currently not signed in · Sign In · Register · Why Register? Traverse City | Grand Traverse County | MI ·
Home | Grant Township | BS&A Online
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Property Sale Search · Municipalities · Select a Municipality · Currently not signed in · Sign In · Register · Why Register? Grant Township | Grand Traverse County | MI · Grant Township | Grand Traverse County | MI · powered by · powered by · Welcome to BS&A Online, powered by BS&A Software.
Michigan Voter Information Center
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Browsers that have javascript disabled will not be able to access some features of this site · Where are my clerk’s offices? Where are my ballot drop boxes? Where is my polling place? Am I registered? What's on the ballot · How do I apply for an absentee ballot?
Preliminary Plat & Condominium Review
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Gaylord TSC (Counties: Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Otsego, and Roscommon) Plat/Condominium Coordinator Gaylord TSC 1088 M-32 East Gaylord, Michigan 49735 · Phone: 989-731-5090 Toll Free: 888-304-6368 Fax: 989-732-3637 · Traverse City TSC (Counties: Benzie, Grand Traverse, ...
Records Request | Grand Traverse County, MI
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The fee for a certified copy is $10 plus $1 per page record . Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, or credit or debit card. Please email courtrecords@gtcountymi.gov and include Name on Case, Case Number and the title/date of the documents you need copies of.
Tapestry
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Circuit Court Criminal Records Search - 13th Circuit Court
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CRIMINAL: Felony offenses that are bound over to 13th Circuit Court are those charges which are punishable by more than one (1) year in a state prison . Any misdemeanor offenses are considered part of District Court and are not included in this database. The database includes cases filed from ...
13th Circuit Court Civil Case Records
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Please call the Clerk's office directly to conduct a search regarding a PPO: Antrim County Clerk 231-533-6353 Grand Traverse County Clerk (Court Records) 231-922-4710 Leelanau County Clerk 231-256-9824 · **** Antrim and Leelanau county civil case records are now included ****
Court Cases | Grand Traverse County, MI
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Decedent Estates - Grand Traverse County Probate Court | Grand Traverse County, MI
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Checks or money orders should be made payable to the Grand Traverse County Probate Court. We do not accept credit or debit cards. This will help you determine who the heirs are. A copy of the death certificate that has been signed by the county clerk. The death certificate must show that the decedent was a resident of Grand Traverse County. The exception is if the decedent lived outside of Michigan but had property in Grand Traverse County; this is acceptable.
13th Circuit Court | Grand Traverse County, MI
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In addition, the Court Administrator acts as the liaison to local and state government offices, their departments, and other court offices. The purpose of this office is to serve the public by providing a fair, expeditious and impartial forum for the resolution of civil and criminal matters through the rule of law. This office schedules hearings for the judges and referees. The County Clerk is the clerk for the 13th Circuit Court.
86th District Court | Grand Traverse County, MI
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Grand Traverse County: Mondays 2:30 pm-4:00 pm , Leelanau County: Wednesdays 9:00 am-11:00 am and Antrim County: Mondays 1:30 pm to 3:30pm. Learn More Proceedings will be conducted virtually to the maximum extent possible, consistent with Administrative Order 2020-6 (extended buy AO 2020-12).
Make a Payment | Grand Traverse County, MI
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The Court may use any and all monies posted for fines, costs, child support or reimbursement of court appointed attorney fees . Access online payment options for Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Antrim counties. Find out what the 86th District Court's policy is on paying tickets with coins.
Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
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Available Courts - MiFILE - State of Michigan
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Gogebic County - Probate Court Visit Court Website 200 N. Moore St. Bessemer, MI. 49911 Phone: (906)-667-0421 Court Website: 13th Circuit Court | Grand Traverse County, MI (gtcountymi.gov) 328 Washington Street Suite 300 Traverse City, MI 49684 Phone: (231) 922-4701 Email: c13court@hotmail.com
Dissolution of Assumed Name | Grand Traverse County, MI
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If you discontinue doing business under your assumed name, you need to file a Dissolution of Assumed Name (DBA) or Dissolution of CoPartnership form . The filing fee is $10.00. Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card. Physical Address View Map 400 Boardman Ave., Ste.
Building Permit Process | Grand Traverse County, MI
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All building permits require a plan review . Most projects also require a Land Use Permit from your township. If your project is in Garfield Township, then you will obtain your building permit from them. The trade permits are issued in our office for the whole county.
Records Search | Grand Traverse County, MI
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Search online records and images through the Register of Deeds Office .
Dog Licenses | Grand Traverse County, MI
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Michigan Law(MCL Act 339 of 1919) requires dogs over 4 months of age, newly purchased/ acquired, or are just becoming Michigan residents obtain a Michigan Dog License. Grand Traverse County uses 100% of revenue generated thru dog licenses to provide Animal Control Services to residents .
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”.
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ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY USERS OF THIS SITE WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL BE USED ONLY FOR VINE SERVICES, INCLUDING NOTIFICATION PURPOSES. The VINE service representatives may contact you from time to time to ask about your experience with the VINELink site and our VINE services.
Attorney General: Grand Traverse County Commissioner Charged with Engaging Services of Prostitution
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LANSING – Today, Grand Traverse County Commissioner Brad Jewett , 55, of Traverse City, was arraigned before Magistrate Tammi Rogers in the 86th District Court in Traverse City for allegedly engaging services of prostitution, announced Michigan ...
Marriage Licenses | Grand Traverse County, MI
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The Marriage Application can be completed from your computer . There is a required three (3) day waiting period to obtain the license after submission of an application. Michigan residents must apply for the license in the county where either applicant is a resident.
Death Records Database | Grand Traverse County, MI
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Death Records Database Search · County Clerk · Email · Physical Address View Map 400 Boardman Ave., Ste. 101 Traverse City, MI 49684 · 400 Boardman Ave., Ste. 101 Traverse City MI 49684 Directions · Phone: 231-922-4760 · Fax: 231-922-4794 · Directory · Contact Us ·
Online Records | Grand Traverse County, MI
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Election results - Michigan Voter Information Center
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Voter registration statistics · More election information · Frequently asked questions · Language services (michigan.gov) Privacy notice · Preregister or register to vote online Apply for an absentee ballot online Get a printable application Your clerk Notice of cancellation Subscribe to ballot notifications Unsubscribe from ballot notification list · Election Type Options · Choose Results Type... County Results ·
Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
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Also known as: Bowers Harbor Cemetery , Kroupa Cemetery, Old Harbor Cemetery · Peninsula Township, Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States of America · No open requests · 106 memorials · 88% photographed · 3 with GPS · Traverse City, ...
Board of Commissioners | Grand Traverse County, MI
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Representing the County, and managing its property and business by adopting rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Regular Meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM . Study Sessions may be held, as needed, on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Construction Code | Grand Traverse County, MI
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We are using the 2021 Michigan Building Code, 2021 Rehabilitation Code for Existing Buildings, 2021 Michigan Energy Code, 2021 Michigan Residential Code, 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code, and 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code .
Notary application
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A notarization on a document certifies that the person whose signature is entered on the document personally appeared before the notary, established their identity, and personally signed the document in the presence of the notary. What are the qualifications to become a Michigan notary public? Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal presence; Be a resident of the county
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)
Grand Traverse County, MI | Official Website
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If you’ve ever visited Grand Traverse County, you know it’s a special place. Many of us have chosen to live and work here because of the unique balance of natural beauty in the region coupled with the modern conveniences that come with being the largest county in Northern Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Grand Traverse County?
Grand Traverse County court cases are filed with the County Clerk. Search the Circuit Court Criminal Records Search - 13th Circuit Court portal: https://criminalrecords.gtcountymi.gov/iprodp/cccriminal.cgi. For federal matters, see PACER.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Michigan?
Yes. Active warrants in Michigan appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Michigan State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
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.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in Michigan?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the Michigan State Police that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in Michigan. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.
