Clare County, MI Public Records

55th Circuit Court - Harrison
PO Box 438
Harrison, MI 48625 http://clareco.net/courts/55th_circui
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 989-539-7131
F: 989-539-6616
Couriers: 225 W Main St
Harrison, MI 48625
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
80th District Court
PO Box 438
Harrison, MI 48625 http://clareco.net/80thdistrict
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 989-539-7173
F: 989-539-4036
Couriers: 225 W Main St
Harrison, MI 48625
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 and Family Court
PO Box 96
Harrison, MI 48625 http://www.clareco.net/probatefamily
Hours: 8AM-4:30PM EST
P: 989-539-7109
F: 989-539-7229
Couriers: 225 W Main St
Harrison, MI 48625
Jurisdiction: Probate, Family
This is combined with Gladwin County Probate Court.

Clare County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Clare 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.

Clare County
County Register of Deeds
225 W Main St
Harrison, MI 48625 http://clareco.net/Clerk-%26Register-
8AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 989-539-7131
Fax: 989-539-6616

Clare County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Clare County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 566.8 sq mi
Population (2009): 30,104
  • Females: 51%
  • White: 97%
  • Black/African American: 0.7%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95.8%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,148
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 19.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 76.1%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 8.8%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.42
Housing Units (2000): 22,229
Homeownership Rate (2000): 82.3%
Migration Flow to Clare County, MI from (2007-2008):

Clare County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $332,804
  • Construction: $23,554
  • Retail Trade: $36,560
  • Professional and Technical Services: $14,523
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $10,819
  • Retail Trade: $36,560
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $10,843
  • Manufacturing: $55,673
  • Farms: $2,662
  • Government: $75,835
Employed (2000): 11,675
Unemployed (2000): 1,098
Unemployment Rate (2009): 16.5%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $23,869
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,327
Local Government Revenue (2007): $96,957 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $41,472 (thou. dol.)

Clare County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 369
  • Per 1,000 population: 12
Deaths (2007): 396
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 3
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.1

Clare County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 30
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 1
  • Aggravated Assault: 21
Property Crimes (2008): 384
  • Burglary: 115
  • Larceny-Theft: 260
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 9

Clare County Genealogy Records