Arenac County, MI Public Records

23rd Circuit Court
PO Box 609
Standish, MI 48658 https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Courts
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM EST
P: 989-846-6200
F: 989-846-6757
Couriers: 120 N Grove St
Standish, MI 48658
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, mental health, or adoption records released
81st District Court
PO Box 129
Standish, MI 48658 http://www.arenaccountygov.com/81st_d
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 989-846-9538
F: 989-846-2008
Couriers: 120 N Grove
Standish, MI 48658
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
Probate Court
PO Box 666
Standish, MI 48658
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM EST
P: 989-846-6941
F: 989-846-9199
Couriers: 120 N Grove
Standish, MI 48658
Jurisdiction: Probate

Arenac County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Arenac County Office of the County Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Arenac County
County Register of Deeds
120 Grove St
Standish, MI 48658 http://www.arenaccountygov.com/regist
9AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 989-846-9201
Fax: 989-846-9166
Recorded Documents

Arenac County Vital Certificates

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Arenac County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 366.84 sq mi
Population (2009): 16,092
  • Females: 48.8%
  • White: 94.8%
  • Black/African American: 2.1%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 93.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,179
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.8%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 18.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 76.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 9.1%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 9,563
Homeownership Rate (2000): 84.6%
Migration Flow to Arenac County, MI from (2007-2008):

Arenac County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $222,598
  • Construction: $9,148
  • Retail Trade: $15,534
  • Professional and Technical Services: $7,575
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $6,864
  • Retail Trade: $15,534
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $14,255
  • Manufacturing: $29,268
  • Farms: $6,975
  • Government: $45,576
Employed (2000): 6,593
Unemployed (2000): 606
Unemployment Rate (2009): 16.7%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,820
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $41,678 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $36,862 (thou. dol.)

Arenac County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 149
  • Per 1,000 population: 9
Deaths (2007): 177
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Arenac County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 34
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 14
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 19
Property Crimes (2008): 244
  • Burglary: 66
  • Larceny-Theft: 171
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 7

Arenac County Genealogy Records