Manistee County, MI Public Records

19th Circuit Court
415 3rd St
Manistee, MI 49660 http://manisteecountymi.gov/index.php
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 231-723-3331
F: 231-723-1492
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
The Circuit Court has original jurisdiction in all civil cases of more than $25,000; in felony or certain serious misdemeanors (high court) misdemeanors; in all domestic relations cases, including divorce, paternity, URESA and support actions.
85th District Court
415 3rd St
Courthouse, 2nd Fl
Manistee, MI 49660 http://manisteecountymi.gov/index.php
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 231-723-5010
F: 231-723-1491
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
415 3rd St
Manistee, MI 49660 http://manisteecountymi.gov/index.php
Hours: 8:30AM-5PM EST
P: 231-723-3261
F: 231-398-3558
Jurisdiction: Probate

Manistee County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Manistee 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.

Manistee County
County Register of Deeds
415 3rd St
Manistee, MI 49660-1606 http://www.manisteecountymi.gov/index
8:3AM-5PM; 4:30PM (vault closes) EST
Phone: 231-723-2146
Fax: 231-398-3544
Recorded Documents

Manistee 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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Manistee County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 543.61 sq mi
Population (2009): 24,439
  • Females: 48.4%
  • White: 93.7%
  • Black/African American: 2.6%
  • Asian: 0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.3%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 90.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): -88
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 13.6%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 14.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.37
Housing Units (2000): 14,272
Homeownership Rate (2000): 81.3%
Migration Flow to Manistee County, MI from (2007-2008):

Manistee County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $372,892
  • Construction: $14,993
  • Retail Trade: $25,980
  • Professional and Technical Services: $7,503
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $8,049
  • Retail Trade: $25,980
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $12,533
  • Manufacturing: $61,333
  • Farms: $3,016
  • Government: $151,364
Employed (2000): 10,321
Unemployed (2000): 722
Unemployment Rate (2009): 12.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,190
Local Government Employment (2007): 2,517
Local Government Revenue (2007): $103,579 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $72,401 (thou. dol.)

Manistee County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 229
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.2
Deaths (2007): 259
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 0
  • Per 1,000 population: 0

Manistee County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 33
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 12
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 21
Property Crimes (2008): 549
  • Burglary: 112
  • Larceny-Theft: 415
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 22

Manistee County Genealogy Records