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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Luce County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Luce County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Luce County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
6,328
Population
Census estimate
2,065
Households
Census estimate
$51,015
Median income
Annual household
$104,600
Median home value
Census ACS
Newberry
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 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
Luce County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Luce County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Teleconference Policy | luce-county Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan Megan K. Cavanagh, … |
| Criminal records | Sex Offenders Wisconsin VINE - VINELink |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Luce County state portal below |
| Property records | Home | McMillan Township | BS&A Online Register of Deeds | luce-county |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Luce County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Luce County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Luce County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Luce County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Luce County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Luce County Records
2026
Luce County official government portal active
The official Luce County government website at www.lucecountymi.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Luce County court records portal verified
State court system links for Luce County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Luce County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Luce County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Luce County property records online
Luce County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Luce County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Luce County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Luce 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 Luce County Records
❌ Myth: "Luce County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Luce County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Luce 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 Luce County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Luce County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Luce County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Luce 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.lucecountymi.com — Official Luce County government website
- www.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 — Luce County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Luce 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 Luce County, Michigan
Luce County is located in the upper peninsula of Michigan. The county seat is Newberry (official site: http://www.lucecountymi.com/).
- Population: 6,328
- Households: 2,065
- Median household income: $51,015
- Median home value: $104,600
- Below poverty line: 18.3%
- Land area: 899.1 sq mi
- Population density: 7.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 2
Teleconference Policy | luce-county
Official Free
Under special circumstances and at the judges discretion, a request made in fewer days may be granted. For more information, call the District Court in Luce County at (906) 293-5531 , or at (906) 643-7321 in Mackinac County. Effective Date: January 1, 2010. Beth Ann Gibson 92nd District Court Judge
Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan Megan K. Cavanagh, Chief Justice
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23rd Circuit Court · Alcona County Probate Court · Arenac County Probate Court · Iosco County Probate Court · Oscoda County Probate Court · 81st District Court · Alger, Luce, Mackinac, and Schoolcraft Counties .................... Honorable Beth A. Gibson · 11th Circuit Court ·
Probate Court | luce-county
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Luce County Courthouse · 407 W. Harrie St. Newberry, MI 49868 · Office hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm · Adoptions · Deceased Person's Estates · Family Division Proceedings · Guardianships - Adults · Guardianships - Minors ·
Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
Official Free
Michigan.gov Home Help Contact Us FAQ Policies · Copyright © 2013 State of Michigan
Docs: Case Search API Reference - MiCOURT Developer Portal
Official Free
The MiCOURT Case Search API can be used to look up cases in a court or courts by case number or participant name . Search results can be refined by filters.
Home | McMillan Township | BS&A Online
Official Free
Property Sale Search · Online Payments · Current Tax Payments · Municipalities · Select a Municipality · Currently not signed in · Sign In · Register · Why Register? McMillan Township | Luce County | MI · McMillan Township | Luce County | MI · powered by ·
Register of Deeds | luce-county
Official Free
MCLA 565.8; form: MCLA 565.265;565.267 6. A certified copy of the death Certificate or proof of death must be recorded or have been recorded (and preferably referenced by Liber and Page on said document) when "survivor" is indicated on the document. MCLA 565.48 7. Court orders must be certified and sealed by the clerk of the court. MCLA 565.401, 565.411 8. The document must be: Legible, black ink, type size 10 point, white 20lb paper, with a blank margin of 2 1/2" at top of first page and 1/2" on all other margins.
Register to Vote - Michigan Voter Information Center
Official Free
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
Official Free
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)
Wisconsin VINE - VINELink
Official Free
VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information .
Luce County
Official Free
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.
Michigan Voter Information Center
Official Free
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?
Search for Licensee - Accela Citizen Access
Official Free
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
Notaries
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
county to county. - Michigan Voter Information Center
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Your voter information · Vote at home · Register · Vote in person · Accessible voting · Your polling place · Language services (michigan.gov) Preregister or register to vote online · Apply for an absentee ballot online · Voter forms and publications ·
Luce County
Official Free
Find registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms by typing the name or ticker symbol of a company (CIK lookup info) (confidential treatment orders) (SEC correspondence with issuers) Some specific ways to access filings based on time, type, or other categories. Find keywords and phrases in more than 20 years of EDGAR filings, and filter by date, company, person, filing category, or location.
County Clerk | luce-county
Official Free
You must be 18 years of age or older, a Michigan resident, and reside in Luce County. An online application from the Secretary of State (Notary Registration Form) must be completed and returned to the Clerk's Office with a $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) surety bond and payment of a $10.00
Luce County, MI
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The 908 square mile county is a four season recreational mecca with over 300,000 acres of public access land, 15,000 acres of inland lakes, 658 miles of rivers and streams including Hemingway’s Big Two Hearted River, 32 miles of Lake Superior shoreline, the Crisp Point Lighthouse and the Tahquamenon Falls. An Act of Legislature dated March 17, 1887 organized Luce County from portions of Chippewa and Mackinac Counties. Newberry, incorporated in 1885, was designated as the County Seat. The county was named after then serving Michigan Governor, Cyrus G.
Search Cemeteries - Find a Grave
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Bagley, Menominee County, Michigan, United States of America · No open requests · 505 memorials · 97% photographed · 11 with GPS · Also known as: Blount Cemetery , Luce Cemetery · Jefferson Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Luce County?
Luce County court cases are filed with the County Clerk. Search the Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan Megan K. Cavanagh, Chief Justice portal: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4abfd8/siteassets/rules-instructions-administrative-orders/proposed-and-recently-adopted-orders-on-admin-matters/recent-court-appointments/2025-31_2025-11-14_formor_apptschiefjudges.pdf. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Michigan?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Michigan record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
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 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.