How to Search Michigan Property Records (Start Here)
Don't guess which office to use. Follow this order:
- Ownership & tax value: Search the county Assessor (or Appraiser) for current owner, parcel data, and assessed value.
- Deeds & mortgages: Search the county Recorder (or Clerk) for recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, easements.
- Tax bills & payments: Search the county Treasurer (or Tax Collector) for current tax amounts and payment status.
- Sales history: Often available through the Assessor or a combined property search portal.
⚠ Key Fact: Each office maintains its own records separately. There is no single database for all Michigan property records.
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Use the databases below to search Michigan property records.
Benzie County | GIS & Tax
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GIS map property and tax record, taxable value, and sales record information from the Benzie County Equalization Department.
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Chamber of Commerce Directory
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Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce directory of Calhoun County member businesses.
Charlevoix County | Tax Roll & GIS
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GIS map property search and tax roll database for Charlevoix County.
Chippewa County
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Equalization Office parcel records. Search by parcel number, owner name, or parcel address.
Clinton County | GIS
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Search for Clinton Cou8nty property records by interactive GIS map or click on the magnifying glass icon to search by address, parcel number, or.
Emmet County | GIS
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GIS map property search from the Emmet County Equalization / GIS department.
Genesee County
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Equalization Department records. Search by parcel number, owner name or address.
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Hillsdale County | GIS
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GIS interactive property maps, assessments, acreage, sale dates, and sale values from the Hillsdale County Equalization Department.
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Jackson County | GIS
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Search parcel information by owner name, parcel address, or parcel ID and view interactive GIS maps.
Kalamazoo County
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Search County Equalization Department parcel records by parcel ID, owner name, or street address.
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Leelanau County
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Search Equalization Department property and tax records by name, address, parcel number or jurisdiction.
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Manistee County
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Search property information by parcel number, owner name, address, and/or jurisdiction.
Marquette County | Delinquent Taxes
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Search delinquent real property tax information and pay taxes online.
Oceana County | Tax Records
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Property and tax records from the Oceana County Equalization Office.
Ottawa County
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Search free for real property information by last name, parcel number, or property address. Tax searches require a fee.
Ottawa County | GIS
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Property search by interactive map or by parcel number, owner, address, or plat.
Sanilac County | GIS
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Search Sanilac County GIS mapping parcel records and view details of results.
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St. Clair County | Tax Rolls
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St. Clair County property tax rolls listed by city, township, and village.
St. Joseph County | Tax Records
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Property, tax records, and recent sales in St. Joseph County.
Statewide | Land Bank Properties
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Use the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority Parcel Search Engine to locate parcels and properties for sale by the state of Michigan.
Statewide | Survey Monuments
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Use this Michigan Bureau of Construction Codes service to search for Land Corner Recordation Certificates (survey monuments).
Tuscola County | GIS & Tax
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Tuscola County property and tax records. Use the GIS interactive map or use the Property Tax Search for a text query.
Van Buren County | GIS
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Use the links under "Land Ownership" to search interactive GIS maps for property records in Van Buren County.
Van Buren County | Parcel Search
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Van Buren County parcel search by owner name, address, or parcel id.
Washtenaw County | Tax Records
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Washtenaw County Treasurer and Equalization and Property Description Departments' property and tax record database.
Wayne County | Tax Records
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Search Treasurer property tax records and pay your taxes online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Michigan property records? ▼
Don't guess which office to use. Start with the strategy box at the top of this page — it tells you whether to search the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk first. Property records in Michigan are split across multiple offices.
Is there a single database for all Michigan property records? ▼
No. There is no single database for all Michigan property records. Ownership, tax assessments, deeds, and liens are each maintained by different county offices. Use the databases listed on this page.
What is the difference between the Assessor and the Recorder? ▼
The Assessor determines property value for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents. They are separate offices with separate databases.
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