Branch County, MI Public Records

15th Circuit Court
31 Division St, 2nd Fl
Coldwater, MI 49036 http://www.countyofbranch.com/departm
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM EST
P: 517-279-4304
F: 517-279-5110
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed records released
3A District Court
31 Division St
Coldwater, MI 49036 http://www.countyofbranch.com/departm
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 517-279-4328
F: 517-279-4333
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed or non-public records released
Small Claims is 279-4330 and Traffic is 279-4328.
Probate Court
31 Division St
Coldwater, MI 49036 https://www.countyofbranch.com/courts
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 517-279-4318
F: 517-279-6444
Jurisdiction: Probate

Branch County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Branch 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.

Branch County
County Register of Deeds
23 E Pearl St
Courthouse Annex
Coldwater, MI 49036 http://www.countyofbranch.com/departm
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 517-279-4320
Fax: 517-279-6458
Recorded Documents

Branch County Vital Certificates

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Branch County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 507.41 sq mi
Population (2009): 44,737
  • Females: 49%
  • White: 93.9%
  • Black/African American: 3.3%
  • Asian: 1.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.6%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 89.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,050
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.6%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 6.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 14.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 80%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 10.6%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.61
Housing Units (2000): 19,822
Homeownership Rate (2000): 78.9%
Migration Flow to Branch County, MI from (2007-2008):

Branch County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $709,630
  • Construction: $29,334
  • Retail Trade: $62,347
  • Professional and Technical Services: $0
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $37,527
  • Retail Trade: $62,347
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $15,664
  • Manufacturing: $140,914
  • Farms: $17,691
  • Government: $181,393
Employed (2000): 21,133
Unemployed (2000): 1,062
Unemployment Rate (2009): 14.2%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $24,146
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,663
Local Government Revenue (2007): $178,139 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $83,135 (thou. dol.)

Branch County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 619
  • Per 1,000 population: 13.4
Deaths (2007): 449
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.7
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 3.2

Branch County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 80
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 1
  • Forcible rape: 24
  • Robbery: 5
  • Aggravated Assault: 50
Property Crimes (2008): 941
  • Burglary: 156
  • Larceny-Theft: 731
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 54

Branch County Genealogy Records