How to Search Michigan Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Recorded documents in Michigan — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the Register of Deeds in each county.
What this page covers: Michigan recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).
Where to start: Go to the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Many county register of deedss offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.
Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.
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Barry County
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Barry County Register of Deeds official records filed since August 1, 1987.
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Berrien County
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Land records such as deeds, fixtures, liens, mortgages, and UCCs from the Berrien County Register of Deeds.
Cass County Recorded Documents
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Use the Public Login to search the Cass County, Michigan Clerk / Register of Deeds records for recorded documents (liens, deeds, mortgages, etc.) by.
Chippewa County
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Chippewa County, Michigan Register of Deeds database of recorded documents - deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, lis pendens, etc.
Clinton County Recorded Documents
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Use the Clinton County, Michigan Deeds Index to search for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.). Access requires registration.
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Emmet County Recorded Documents
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Register with this EagleWeb service to search for recorded documents (mortgages, liens, deeds etc.) in Emmet County, Michigan by name.
Genesee County Recorded Documents
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Search the Genesee County, Michigan Register of Deeds Public Access Web Service for recorded documents by: name and date; name, date, document type.
Genesee County Recorded Documents & Document Images
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Search Genesee County, Michigan Register of Deeds filings for deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, and other recorded documents and view or download.
Grand Traverse County
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Land records & recorded documents from the Grand Traverse County Register of Deeds.
Hillsdale County
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Lien, mortgage, deed, fixture, oil and gas, probate, and miscellaneous records from the Hillsdale County Register of Deeds.
Ingham County Recorded Documents
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Search the Register of Deeds index of Ingham County, Michigan for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.).
Isabella County
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The Isabella County Register of Deeds offers a "Super Search" of deeds, mortgages, and other land records.
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Lapeer County Recorded Documents | Deeds, Mortgages, Liens
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Log in as Guest to search the Lapeer County, Michigan Register of Deeds recorded documents (liens, mortgages, deeds, etc.) by name.
Macomb County
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Official land records, deeds, mortgages, liens, and more from the Macomb County Register of Deeds.
Macomb County | SuperIndex
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Powerful free search of Macomb Michigan Register of Deeds land records.
Marquette County
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Marquette County Register of Deeds recorded documents search, including deeds, mortgages, affidavits, survey maps, judgments, plats, liens, and more.
Mason County
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Information from Mason County on the two available fee-based document search services.
Monroe County
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Monroe County Register of Deeds free recorded document index and pay searches with document images.
Muskegon County Recorded Documents
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Search for deeds, mortgages, deeds, and other recorded documents in Muskegon County, Michigan.
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Saginaw County Register of Deeds
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Saginaw County Register of Deeds real estate records, including mortgages, deeds, forfeitures, liens, certificates, affidavits, leases, and contracts.
Sanilac County | Land Transfers
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Digital images of land transfers since 2008 from the Sanilac County Register of Deeds.
St. Clair County Recorded Documents
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Use this service from St. Clair County, Michigan to search for recorded documents (mortgages, liens, deeds, etc.) by name, date filed, instrument #.
St. Joseph County
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St. Joseph County Register of Deeds online land records search of mortgages, deeds, tax liens, death certificates, easements, and other recorded.
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Wexford County
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Land records such as deeds, mortgages, and liens from the Wexford County Register of Deeds. Requires registration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who records deeds in Michigan? ▼
The Register of Deeds in each county. This office receives, indexes, and stores all land-related documents.
Can I search recorded documents online? ▼
Many counties in Michigan offer online index searches. Some also provide document images. Coverage and date range vary by county.
What types of documents are recorded? ▼
Deeds, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, liens (tax, mechanic's, judgment), easements, plats, and other instruments affecting real property.
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