Keweenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds
Keweenaw County Clerk
Keweenaw County Clerk
5095 Fourth Street
Eagle River, MI 49950
Julie Carlson, County Clerk and Register of Deeds
clerk@keweenawcountymi.gov
906-337-2229 [Phone]
906-337-2253 [FAX]
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Closed Legal Holidays
Other Contacts
Roxanne Billing, Deputy Clerk
deputyclerk@keweenawcountymi.gov
Term Expires:
2024 (4-year term)
Records
The County Clerk is elected for a 4 year term and is responsible for keeping the following records:
- Births
- Deaths
- Marriages
Each of the above are available back to 1867. To request records, please click here to view the instructions. Request form available below.
- Assumed Names
- Military discharge papers
Applications
In addition, the Clerk's Office processes applications for:
- Concealed Pistol Permits
- Notary Bonds
Other Responsibilities
The County Clerk administers all election functions required by law. The Clerk is responsible for training the local clerks and election inspectors.
The County Clerk serves as the clerk for the Board of Commissioners, Board of Canvassers and the Jury Board.
The County Clerk's Office processes all payroll and human resource functions as well as all accounts payable.
Online Forms, Applications & Documents
- Vital Records Certified Copy Request Form
- DBA Business Registration Form
- CPL Application
- Notary Public Application
- Marriage License Application
Election Results
- November 5, 2024 Election
- August 6, 2024 Election
Keweenaw County Register of Deeds
Keweenaw County Clerk
5095 Fourth Street
Eagle River, MI 49950
Julie Carlson, County Clerk and Register of Deeds
clerk@keweenawcountymi.gov
906-337-2229 [Phone]
906-337-2253 [FAX]
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Other Contacts
Roxanne Billing, Deputy Clerk
deputyclerk@keweenawcountymi.gov
The Register of Deeds is the official recording office for all land records in Keweenaw County.
Records
The office is responsible for recording the following:
- Deeds
- Mortgages
- Satisfactions/Discharges
- Assignments
- Tax Liens
- UCC/Financing Statements
Public Records: All records are available to the public except for Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavits which are not public record. Our computer images begin in October of 2010 and we will be adding historic images soon.
Deeds Search
Deeds Search-Searching of the Keweenaw County Register of Deeds database is available both in-person and online. Seach and copy fees may apply.
Free in-person search on the Keweenaw County database can be done at the Courthouse.
Laredo is subscription based, designed for users who consistently search. This is the same software that is used in the Register of Deeds. For a monthly fee, users will be able to search records from their home or office 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Tapestry is designed for the occasional user. All documents are available from October 2010 to present. (Historical images are currently being worked on.) Users pay $8.75 per search and $1 per page for each document PRINTED.
Fees
Click here to view the fee schedule.
Eligibility for Recording
Click here to view laws regarding recording documents.
eRecording
The Register of Deeds is now accepting documents submitted electronically (eRecording). Save time and postage by contacting Simplifile at 1-800-460-5657.
Property Fraud Alert
Property Fraud Alert is a notification service that alerts subscribers against the possibilities of fraudulent activity being committed against their property. Click here for more information.
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