Huron County Court Records

Huron County court records are official documents that record all legal processes and proceedings in the county’s legal system. They provide evidence of the county's legal proceedings, including filings, complaints, responses, motions, transcripts, statements, and Huron County arrest records. Court records have multiple uses, including as a reference point for cases during the appeals process and as a means of carrying out background checks.

Are Court Records Public in Huron County?

Yes, court records are public in Huron County under the state of Michigan's Freedom of Information Act and available to the public. However, some records are exempt under the FOIA or other state statutes, such as the Michigan Court Rules MCR 1.119 and MCR 1.109. Records exempted under the FOIA include juvenile court records, adoption and mental health records, court case files, and judicial emails. While some records are provided to the public, some contents, such as Social Security Numbers, may be redacted. Persons incarcerated are exempt from access to these records.

Huron County Court Records Search

Huron County court records are kept at the court where they are produced. Thus, Circuit court records are maintained by the County Clerk (Circuit Court division), District court records by the District Court clerk, and Probate court records by the Probate Court Clerk. Applicants can search for these records in person, request them via mail, or access them online using resources such as the Michigan statewide case search website.

Huron County Courts

Huron County has a circuit court, a district court, and a probate court. The court locations are listed below:

Circuit Court

52nd Circuit Court - Huron
Huron County Building
250 East Huron Avenue, #201
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9942
Fax: (989) 269-6160

District Court in Huron County

73B District Court - Huron
Huron County Building
250 East Huron Avenue,
#105, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9987
Fax: (989) 269-6167

Probate Court in Huron County

Huron County Building
250 East Huron Avenue,
#206, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9944
Fax: (989) 269-0004

Huron County Criminal and Civil Records

Huron County criminal records include records for misdemeanor and felony cases in the county courts and Huron County arrest records. The county district courts handle misdemeanor cases and some small claims civil cases under $25,000. These records are available through the District Court Clerk. Civil cases of $25,000, felony cases, and divorce cases are held at the Huron County District Court, and records are available through the County Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Division. Probate-related civil cases, such as estates, wills, and their records, are available through the Probate Court Clerk.

These records can be obtained in person at the respective Clerk's offices at the courthouses or by writing to request them. Certified copies of documents attract a $10 fee and $1 for each additional page. Background checks are for $5 for an alias or name. Persons obtaining these records in person will require a valid ID.

Huron County Marriage Records

Huron County marriage records include marriage licenses and marriage certificates. The Huron County Clerk’s Office maintains these documents. Interested persons can obtain certified copies of marriage licenses and copies of marriage certificates from 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. daily (except for holidays) at the Clerk’s office at:

Huron County Clerk’s Office
25 East Huron Avenue, Room 201
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9942

A valid photo ID card will be required. Fees are $20 for the first certified copy and $10 for additional copies. The records can also be obtained via mail using the application form and attaching a check or money order payable to the county clerk.

Huron County Divorce Records

Huron County divorce records are available from the Huron County Clerk’s office on non-holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at:

Huron County Clerk’s Office
25 East Huron Avenue, Room 201
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9942

The names of the parties in the divorce and the date of the divorce are required to make a request.

Huron County divorce certificates can also be ordered by mail from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). A mail application should include a photo ID, a fee to the P.O. Box on the application, and a $34 fee for the record.

Huron Birth Records

Huron County birth certificates are available from the Huron County Clerk’s office. Note that Michigan Law restricts access to birth certificates to only those named on the documents, their parents, and legal guardians. A valid state-issued form of identification will be required. Qualified applicants can obtain the records in person at the clerk's office at:

Huron County Clerk’s Office
25 East Huron Avenue, Room 201
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9942

Alternatively, interested parties can obtain the record by requesting it via mail. They can start the process by filling out the request for a certified copy of the birth certificate form and mailing it to the clerk’s office. Fees for certified Huron County birth certificates are $20 for the first certified copy and $10 for additional copies.

Huron County birth certificates are also available through the MDHHS as vital records. Records obtained via mail attract a $34 fee. Mail applications should include a fee to mail the documents back to the applicant.

Birth records have many uses, including proving identity and citizenship. They are also used to apply for a Social Security number, verify military enlistment, make inheritance claims, and enroll children in health insurance.

Huron Death Records

Huron death records, such as death certificates, are available through the Huron County Clerk’s Office and the MDHHS. Anyone can request a death certificate, but the cause of death may be redacted unless a family relationship or legal standing is proven. Applicants can fill in the Request for Certified Copy of Death Certificate form and opt to complete the process in person at the clerk’s office or send it via mail to:

Huron County Clerk’s Office
25 East Huron Avenue, Room 201
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9942

Certified copies of death certificates cost $20 for the first certified copy and $10 for other copies.

Interested parties can also apply for certified death records through the MDHHS. Copies can be applied for by filing the Application for Certified Copy form. The filled form can be mailed with a check or money order to:

Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing MI 48909

Certified copy requests from the MDHHS cost $34 and include a one-year search. An additional year of search costs $12 per year, while additional certified copies cost $16.

Huron County Probate Court Records

Huron County probate records are created to administer a person’s property after passing and in cases of guardianships and conservatorships. The Huron County Probate Court maintains these records, which include wills, letters of authority, reports, adoption records, asset inventories, and petitions.

Huron County probate records are available in person to view or to order certified copies from Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Huron County Probate Court Clerk's office at:

Huron County Building
250 East Huron Avenue,
#206, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9944

Certified copies of probate court records have a $10 certification fee and $1 for each page.

Huron County Property Records

Huron County Property records include land deeds, contracts, mortgages, liens, plats, surveys, records of transfers, land records indexes, restrictions, and easements. The Huron County Register of Deeds maintains Huron County property records. Persons interested in Huron County property records can access them in person at the Register of Deeds office at:

Huron County Register of Deeds
250 East Huron Avenue, Room 203
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: (989) 269-9941
Fax: (989) 269-8786

The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including during lunch hour. It is closed on holidays. Copies of documents such as real estate records and plats of records cost $1 to $2 per page, and certification costs $1 per document.

Huron County Court Records Online

Huron County court records are available online using resources such as the Michigan Courts’ MiFile system. Alternatively, these records can be sourced online using non-governmental third-party online resources. For example, residents of Huron County can use Michigancourtrecords.us, which offers an alternative means of accessing Huron County’s court records online. Online sources make record searches convenient and eliminate the need for a physical visit. However, the records may not always be accurate, complete, or up to date.