Antrim County Court Records

Antrim County court records are official files regarding court activities, such as case proceedings. The records are significant in legal matters for various reasons. For example, interested parties use the records to determine whether the court was impartial in case proceedings. Court records may include information on dockets, judgments, orders, transcripts, and case files. Searchers may also find filed documents in court records. For example, Antrim County arrest records are often included in criminal case files.

Are Court Records Public in Antrim County?

Per the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, most Antrim County court records are publicly accessible. This means the public may legally view and get the records from designated public entities. Govt entities are generally required to provide options through which record seekers may obtain the records.

However, certain court documents are not open to the public. Such records may include information that is sealed or expunged due to judicial or statutory reasons. Other non-public court records in Antrim County may consist of the following:

• Court files that contain community mental health records.
• Information about crime victims

Antrim County Court Records Search

In Antrim County, residents may search court records using options provided by designated record custodians. For example, the MiCourt platform offers online search options for viewing court records. Record seekers may also search court records through offline requests to the designated custodian. However, record seekers must provide identifying case data to obtain court records from custodian agencies.

Antrim County Courts

The Antrim County's court system comprises circuit, district, and probate courts. Public members may find the courts at these addresses:

13th Circuit Court - Antrim
Antrim County Courthouse
203 East Cayuga Street
P.O. Box 520
Bellaire, MI 49615
Phone: (231) 533-6353
Fax: (231) 533-6935

86th District Court - Antrim
280 Washington Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
Phone: (231) 922-4580

Antrim County Probate Court and Circuit Court Family Division
Antrim County Courthouse
205 East Cayuga Street
P.O. Box 130
Bellaire, MI 49615
Phone: (231) 533-6681
Fax: (231) 533-6600

Antrim County Criminal and Civil Records

In Antrim County, the County Clerk's Office is the record custodian of criminal and civil cases. The clerk's office also maintains records of documents filed during these cases. For example, interested parties may obtain Antrim County arrest records that were filed during criminal case proceedings.

To obtain criminal and civil records, record seekers must submit a request in person to the circuit court at:

Antrim County Clerk
P.O. Box 520
Bellaire, MI 49615
Email: clerk@antrimcountymi.gov

The clerk's office also maintains online databases for viewing criminal and civil court records. Likewise, the MiCourt platform offers online access to court records. Inquirers must input relevant information to view records on these databases.

Antrim County Marriage Records

Antrim County marriage records are under the jurisdiction of the county clerk's office. The court allows mail- or email-based inquiries for records in its custody. Interested parties must follow these steps to get records from the county clerk:

1. Create a written request or complete an application form.
2. Attach the required fees along with the request. Email-based requests must be paid online, while mail requests must be in the form of checks made payable to the Antrim County Clerk.
3. Send the request via mail or email to:
   Antrim County Clerk
   P.O. Box 520
   Bellaire, MI 49615
   Email: clerk@antrimcountymi.gov

Antrim County Divorce Records

In Antrim County, the county clerk's office is the custodian of divorce decrees issued in the circuit court. To obtain divorce records, public members may submit a request via mail to clerk@antrimcountymi.gov or in person at this address:

203 East Cayuga Street
P.O. Box 520
Bellaire, MI 49615
clerk@antrimcountymi.gov
Phone: (231) 533-6353
Fax: (231) 533-6935

Alternatively, public members may view divorce records through the MiCourt online search platform.

Antrim Birth Records

Antrim County birth records are under the jurisdiction of the county clerk's Vital Records Office. Persons or entities interested in obtaining copies of the record must send a request in person or via mail to:

Antrim County Clerk
P.O. Box 520
Bellaire, MI 49615
Email: clerk@antrimcountymi.gov

The request must include these details:

• A completed request form for birth records.
• The required fee in the preferred payment option. For email-based requests, you must pay online, while mail-based requesters must submit a money order made payable to the Antrim County Clerk.

Note: Birth certificates help to establish an individual's right to citizenship and government benefits. The records are also important for tracing ancestry.

Antrim Death Records

Public members may obtain copies of death certificates from the county clerk's office. The county clerk creates such records and may disclose them to interested parties. Persons or entities may obtain death records by using these steps:

1. Complete an application form for a death record.
2. Include the required search and copy fee. Use the online pay platform for email-based requests, while the mail request must be a money order made payable to the Antrim County Clerk.
3. Send the request and fees to:
   Antrim County Clerk
   P.O. Box 520
   Bellaire, MI 49615
   Email: clerk@antrimcountymi.gov

Death records are vital documents in probate case proceedings. They enable eligible persons to claim a deceased person's estate or benefits.

Antrim County Probate Court Records

In Antrim County, the county clerk's office oversees the recordkeeping of probate cases like conservatorships, guardianships, administrations of wills, and name changes. Public members may view the records by visiting the clerk's office during open hours at:

203 East Cayuga Street
P.O. Box 520
Bellaire, MI 49615
clerk@antrimcountymi.gov
Phone: (231) 533-6353
Fax: (231) 533-6935

On the other hand, the public may look up online court records through the MiCourt search platform.

Antrim County Property Records

The Antrim County Recorder of Deeds maintains copies of property-related information like deeds, plats, mortgages, market value, and personal property financial statements. Interested parties may obtain copies of property records by visiting the agency at:

203 East Cayuga Street
Room 140
Bellaire, MI 49615
Phone: (231) 533-6683

The Recorder of Deeds also offers online access to property records through third-party search platforms.

Antrim County Court Records Online

Antrim County court records are publicly accessible through these official online repositories:

• The MiCourt search platform.
• The Antrim County Clerk's case search portals.

Third-party search websites like Michigancourtrecords.us also maintain access to online court records in Antrim County. The websites are usually easy to navigate and do not require users to log in or verify their identity. Some sites allow users to download court documents to their devices. Despite these benefits, third-party search platforms operate outside government jurisdiction and, as such, are unreliable options for accessing accurate or updated court documents.