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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Mackinac County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Mackinac County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Mackinac County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
11,144
Population
Census estimate
5,226
Households
Census estimate
$60,620
Median income
Annual household
$157,000
Median home value
Census ACS
St. Ignace
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
6 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
5 sources
Vital records
see state portal
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
Mackinac County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Mackinac County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | 92nd District Court | Mackinac County 11th Circuit Court | Mackinac County |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Mackinac County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Mackinac County state portal below |
| Property records | Home | Mackinac County | BS&A Online Home | St Ignace Township | BS&A Online |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Mackinac County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Mackinac County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | Member Business Directory St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Mackinac County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Mackinac County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Mackinac County Records
2026
Mackinac County official government portal active
The official Mackinac County government website at www.mackinaccounty.net continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Mackinac County court records portal verified
State court system links for Mackinac County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Mackinac County property records online
Mackinac County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Michigan, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Mackinac County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Mackinac County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Mackinac 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 Mackinac County Records
❌ Myth: "Mackinac County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Mackinac County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Mackinac 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 Mackinac County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Mackinac County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Mackinac County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Mackinac 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.mackinaccounty.net — Official Mackinac 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 — Mackinac County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Mackinac 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 Mackinac County, Michigan
Mackinac County is located in the upper peninsula of Michigan. The county seat is St. Ignace (official site: http://www.mackinaccounty.net/).
- Population: 11,144
- Households: 5,226
- Median household income: $60,620
- Median home value: $157,000
- Below poverty line: 15.8%
- Land area: 1,021.9 sq mi
- Population density: 10.9 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 6
- NCES schools indexed: 9
92nd District Court | Mackinac County
Official Free
92nd District Court District Court has exclusive jurisdiction of all civil litigation up to $25,000 and also handles garnishments, eviction proceedings, land contracts forfeitures, and other proceedings . For criminal cases, the district court conducts preliminary examinations in felony cases ...
11th Circuit Court | Mackinac County
Official Free
11th Circuit Court The Circuit Court is called a trial court of general jurisdiction because it has jurisdiction over all actions except those given by state law to another court. In general, it has jurisdiction in civil cases involving more than $25,000; domestic relations cases (usually divorce); ...
6th District Probate Court | Mackinac County
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We are located on the first floor of the Mackinac County Courthouse at 100 S. Marley in St. Ignace. Our office can be reached at (906)-643-7303 or (906) 643-7330 . Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hon. W. Clayton Graham- Probate ...
Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
Official Free
Michigan.gov Home Help Contact Us FAQ Policies · Copyright © 2013 State of Michigan
Page 1 of 13 E-Filing Courts in Michigan (Updated: 03/17/26)
Official Free
PD6-2 Mackinac County · Yes · No · x · x · x · x · N/A · P07, Baraga County · Yes · No · x · x · x · x · N/A · P13, Calhoun County · Yes · No · x · x · x · N/A · P21, Delta County · Yes · No · X · X · X · X · N/A · P27, Gogebic County · Yes · Yes · x · x · x · Gogebic Probate Court, 200 N.
Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
City, County, Zip County: Use this search to locate all published offenders found in a specified city, county, or zip code area. See a Neighborhood Map: Street Address, City, Zip Code, County: Fill in one or more of these fields to search for sex offenders living in your area.
Home | Mackinac County | BS&A Online
Official Free
Search our collection of records for properties and taxes. Pay delinquent taxes. Search for records across multiple departments of a given municipality. Make Payments for Delinquent Tax. Search for Delinquent Tax Records. Search for Assessing Records.
Home | St Ignace Township | BS&A Online
Official Free
Property Sale Search · Municipalities · Select a Municipality · Currently not signed in · Sign In · Register · Why Register? St Ignace Township | Mackinac County | MI · St Ignace Township | Mackinac County | MI · powered by · powered by · Welcome to BS&A Online, powered by BS&A Software.
Register of Deeds | Mackinac County
Official Free
Just give us a call at (906) 643-7306 and we will enter your name and email and you will be notified when a document is recorded with your name. Please Note: Our county only contains records of the parcels located in our county as such if you are outside Mackinac County you must contact
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.
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Explore the official website of the State of Michigan. We'll help you find the government services, information, and resources you need.
Member Business Directory St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce
Official Free
Ignace MI 49781 work Ph: (800) 732-9746work Ph: (906) 643-8008work info@bavarianhauslakefrontinn.comINTERNET Website “Every room has a private balcony facing Lake Huron to enjoy the sunrise and view of Mackinac Island.” · If you’re planning a trip to Northern Michigan, come stay with us!
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
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?
Notaries
Official Free
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 ...
Election results - Michigan Voter Information Center
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Loading · 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
Mackinac County
Official Free
Mackinac Financial Corporation is a registered bank holding company formed under the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 with assets in excess of $1.3 billion and whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock market as MFNC. The principal subsidiary of the Corporation is mBank.
Pets for adoption from Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter | Petfinder
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View All PetsView All Pets · HoursHours · Our PhotosOur Photos · Mission StatementMission Statement · Adoption PolicyAdoption Policy · Chippewa County Animal Control Shelter · 3660 South Mackinac TrailSault Sainte Marie, MI, 49783 · (906) ...
Departments | Mackinac County
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Bryce Tracy Director 911 & Emergency Management OfficeEmergency 911 · 100 S. Marley Street – Annex Building, Rm.-100 Mackinac St. Ignace MI 49781 work Work Phone: (906) 643-3391 work Work Fax: (906) 632-7964workfax Work Email: [email protected]INTERNET Updated 10 months ago.
Meeting Agendas & Minutes | Mackinac County
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Board of Commissioners Meeting Agendas & Minutes 2026 Meeting Agendas & Minutes May 12, 2026- Agenda April 21, 2026- DRAFT Public Hearing minutes April 21, 2026- DRAFT Minutes April 21, 2026- AMENDED Agenda April 21, 2026- Agenda April 21, 2026- Agenda (Public Hearing) April 9, 2026- Minutes April 9, 2026- DRAFT Minutes April 9, 2026-
City Governments | Mackinac County
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City Governments in Mackinac County Please note that the listed websites are external to Mackinac County Government and are not maintained by the Mackinac County Government. City of Mackinac Island PO BOX 455, Mackinac Island, MI 49757 Phone: (906) 847-3702 | Fax: (906) 847-6430 Council Meetings: ...
Townships | Mackinac County
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Townships in Mackinac County [raw][/raw] Please note that the listed websites are external to Mackinac County Government and are not maintained by the Mackinac County Government. Bois Blanc Township [raw][/raw] PO Box 898, Pointe Aux Pins, MI 49775 Phone: (231) 634-7275 | Fax: (231) 634-7021 www.boisblanctownship.org Board Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 7:00
Protestant Cemetery in Mackinac Island, Michigan - Find a Grave Cemetery
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Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery · Mackinac Island, Mackinac County, Michigan, USA · Total memorials102 · Percent photographed80% Percent with GPS39% 0.1 mi · Saint Ann's Cemetery · Mackinac Island, Mackinac County, Michigan, USA · Total ...
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Mackinac County?
Mackinac 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.
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.
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.