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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Presque Isle County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Presque Isle County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Presque Isle County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
13,230
Population
Census estimate
6,110
Households
Census estimate
$55,986
Median income
Annual household
$124,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Rogers City
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
8 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
8 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
Presque Isle County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Presque Isle County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Welcome | Presque Isle County | BS&A Online Midland County Probate Court - Court Display |
| Criminal records | Sex Offenders VINE is not working right now - VINELink |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Presque Isle County state portal below |
| Property records | Home | Belknap Township | BS&A Online Home | Presque Isle County | BS&A Online |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Presque Isle County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Presque Isle County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Presque Isle County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Presque Isle County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Presque Isle County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Presque Isle County Records
2026
Presque Isle County official government portal active
The official Presque Isle County government website at www.presqueislecounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Presque Isle County court records portal verified
State court system links for Presque Isle County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Presque Isle County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Presque Isle County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Presque Isle County property records online
Presque Isle County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Presque Isle County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Presque Isle County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle County Records
❌ Myth: "Presque Isle County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Presque Isle County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Presque Isle County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Presque Isle County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Presque Isle 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.presqueislecounty.org — Official Presque Isle County government website
- micourt.courts.michigan.gov — Court records — official source
- www.michigan.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Presque Isle County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Presque Isle 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 Presque Isle County, Michigan
Presque Isle County is located in northeast Michigan. The county seat is Rogers City (official site: http://www.presqueislecounty.org/).
- Population: 13,230
- Households: 6,110
- Median household income: $55,986
- Median home value: $124,800
- Below poverty line: 12.7%
- Land area: 658.7 sq mi
- Population density: 20.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 5
- NCES schools indexed: 8
Welcome | Presque Isle County | BS&A Online
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53rd Circuit Court – Presque Isle County Michigan
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53rd Circuit Court Family Division – Presque Isle County Michigan
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The Family Division , a division of the Circuit Court, has jurisdiction over all family matters such as divorce, custody, parenting time, support, paternity, adoptions, name changes, juvenile proceedings, neglect/abuse proceedings, emancipation ...
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Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
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D89 District Court for Presque Isle County Detail · 2016 Court Caseload Report · EX · FY · OM · SM · FD · FT · OD · OI · OT · SD · SI · ST · OK · ON · SK · SN · GC · GZ · LT · SC · SP · Total · Ending Pending · 0 · 3 · 0 · 10 · 0 · 0 ·
MiCOURT Case Search
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Circuit Court Case Search
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Home | Belknap Township | BS&A Online
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Property Sale Search · Municipalities · Select a Municipality · Currently not signed in · Sign In · Register · Why Register? Belknap Township | Presque Isle County | MI · Belknap Township | Presque Isle County | MI · powered by · powered by · AccessMyGov.com is now bsaonline.com.
Home | Presque Isle County | BS&A Online
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Home | Rogers Township | BS&A Online
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Rogers Township | Presque Isle | MI · Search our collection of records for properties. Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · Popular · Real Estate and Title Companies · All · Search for records across multiple departments of a given municipality.
Register of Deeds – Presque Isle County Michigan
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General Summary We record all legible documents that are prepared in accordance with the State of Michigan recording requirements . Copies of recordings are available once the documents are certified and can be obtained after payment is processed ...
Home | City of Rogers City | BS&A Online
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City of Rogers City | Presque Isle | MI · Search our collection of records for properties, taxes, utilities, and plots. Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · Popular · Resident · Real Estate and Title Companies · All · Pay taxes and utility bills.
Home | Krakow Township | BS&A Online
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Ocqueoc Township | Presque Isle | MI · Search our collection of records for properties. Address · Name · Parcel Number · For Citizens and Professionals · Popular · Real Estate and Title Companies · All · Search for records across multiple departments of a given municipality.
Preliminary Plat & Condominium Review
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Plat/Condominium Coordinator Taylor TSC 6510 Telegraph Rd. Taylor, Michigan 48180 · MDOT-Metro-TaylorTSC@Michigan.gov Phone: 313-375-2400 Fax: 313-295-0822 Alpena TSC (Counties: Alpena, Alcona, Iosco, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, and Presque Isle) Plat/Condominium Coordinator Alpena TSC 1540 Airport Rd.
Notary services
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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 his or her identity, and personally signed the document in the presence of the notary. To meet the qualifications of a Michigan Notary Public, all the following must be met by the applicant. Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal presence · Be a resident of the county in which you request appointment (if you do not reside in Michigan, maintain a principal place of business in the county you request appointment)
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Sex Offender Registry
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Clerks Office – Presque Isle County Michigan
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The County Clerk is responsible for the administrative work of the county in which they serve. Many of their duties are set by state statute and they include filing vital record documents, issuing marriage licenses, performing marriage ceremonies, filing Business Assumed Name and Dissolution, receiving Concealed Weapons License applications just to name a few.
Election results - Michigan Voter Information Center
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71 PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY · 4,315 · 72 ROSCOMMON COUNTY · 7,385 · 73 SAGINAW COUNTY · 40,664 · 74 ST. CLAIR COUNTY · 37,370 · 75 ST. JOSEPH COUNTY · 13,544 · 76 SANILAC COUNTY · 8,698 · 77 SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY · 1,508 · 78 SHIAWASSEE COUNTY · 14,253 · 79 TUSCOLA COUNTY · 14,065 · 80 VAN BUREN COUNTY · 13,466 · 81 WASHTENAW COUNTY · 83,445 · 82 WAYNE COUNTY · 279,823 · 83 WEXFORD COUNTY · 6,110 · Election Data · Voter Turnout Data
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Presque Isle County Michigan
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Submit bids by emailing piclerk@picounty.org, mailing to: 151 E. Huron Avenue, Rogers City, MI 49779, or in person at the County Clerk’s Office. Sealed Bid Details · APC Towers, LLC and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless have withdrawn their Special Use Permit application for a proposed tower installation at Parcel #021‑010‑000‑005‑00 along US‑23 in Bearinger Township. This withdrawal follows the denial of a related variance request by the Presque Isle County Zoning Board of Appeals.
Information Page for WMGS Index to Kent County World War One Veterans Census
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Board of Commissioners – Presque Isle County Michigan
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2016 Presque Isle County Obituaries from Presque Isle Advance and Onaway Outlook
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Wirgau, Alvis Paul Joe born October 9, 1927 in Belknap Township, Presque Isle County, MI; died March 27, 2016 in Rogers City, MI . Wisniewski, Emila Hilla (Emily) born August 11, 1923 in Posen, MI; died February 28, 2016. Burial is at St. Dominics Catholic Cemetery in Metz, Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Presque Isle County?
Presque Isle County court cases are filed with the County Clerk. Search the Midland County Probate Court - Court Display portal: https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/court-display/display/public/xWPGfPbBvEK7ZlHJ6BCLQg. 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.
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.
Are Presque Isle County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.