Register of Deeds General Office Information Office Hours:

16th Judicial Circuit Court
Register of Deeds
General Office Information
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5199
Clemens Center, 32 Market Street
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-7953
Copies of property records can be obtained by:
Internet: deeds.macombgov.org
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #7040.
In person: During business hours in the Register of
Deeds’ office.
Fees: $5 for records up to 10 years old + $1 per page
The Register of Deeds Office records documents
pertaining to real estate property such as deeds,
mortgages, liens, lis pendens, state tax liens, federal tax
liens, and several other documents related to real estate
property located in Macomb County.
Office Hours:
Circuit Court Documents can be ordered by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/courtclerk
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #5000.
In person: During business hours in the Clerk’s Office.
The Macomb County Clerk is designated as the Clerk
of the Macomb County Circuit Court and assists in the
Court with its many functions. The Circuit Court section
of the Clerk’s Office handles the filing of new civil,
domestic, and criminal cases and maintains all of the
existing case files for the 16th Judicial Circuit Court.
All documents filed with the court are put on the
computer system daily. Files may be accessed by the
public at the counter of the County Clerk Circuit Court
section File Room and case information can be retrieved
at: www.macombgov.org/pa.
Vital Records, Court Section and File Room:
Monday:
8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday:
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. (Court/File Room)
8 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Vital Records)
Thursday:
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Elections and Register of Deeds:
Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Register of Deeds recording counter closes at 4 p.m.*
*Documents received after 4:00 p.m. will be date & time
stamped for the next business day, at which time they will be
processed into the Entry Book.
Mobile Office:
Check the current mobile office schedule at:
clerk.macombgov.org/mobileoffice
Payment:
Cash, Check or Money Order made payable to Macomb
County Clerk or any major credit card is accepted.
Other:
Elections
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5209
Voter Registration Applications can be obtained by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/elections
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #6590.
In person: During business hours in the Elections
Department.
The Elections Department is responsible for overseeing
the printing and distribution of election ballots and
conducting national, state, and county elections. The
canvass of votes in state, county, most school districts,
and some city and township elections is under the
jurisdiction of the County Clerk. The County Clerk also
administers the Michigan Campaign Finance Act for
candidates, PAC’s and ballot question committees.
U.S. citizens that will be at least 18 by Election Day can
register to vote.
Jury Services
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 5th Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5158
clerk.macombgov.org/juryroom
The County Clerk oversees the operation of the Jury
Room for the Macomb County Circuit and Probate
Courts. A person is randomly selected according to the
process set forth in state law to serve as a juror because
they are a Macomb County resident with a driver’s
license or an identification card issued by the State of
Michigan.
Additional information and forms can be found at:
clerk.macombgov.org/clerksforms
Location:
Detailed directions can be found at:
clerk.macombgov.org/directions
Carmella Sabaugh
Macomb County
Clerk/Register of Deeds
16th Judicial Circuit Court
Birth Records
Business Registrations
Civil Service Commission
Concealed Pistol Licenses
Death Records
Elections
Marriage Licenses
Military Discharges
Notary Public Applications
Register of Deeds
Veteran ID cards
Macomb County Clerk’s Office
Circuit Court Building
40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 469-5120; Fax: (877) 443-9505
clerk.macombgov.org
E-mail: clerksoffice@macombgov.org
Macomb County Register of Deeds Office
Clemens Center
32 Market Street
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 469-7953; Fax: (586) 469-5130
rod.macombgov.org
E-mail: registerofdeeds@macombgov.org
Certified Copies
Birth, Death, Marriage, Business
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5205
The certified copy order form can be obtained by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/clerkforms
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #3010.
In person: During business hours in the clerk’s office.
Fees: $15 first copy
$5 additional copies of same record
Birth Records
birth.macombgov.org
Birth records are not public records and can only be obtained by a person listed on the record. Requestor must
present valid photo identification or three pieces of
identification. Required information includes the name
of person on the record, date of birth, place of birth and
parents’ names listed on record.
Death Records
death.macombgov.org
Death records are not available for viewing but may be
purchased by anyone. Required information includes
name of decedent, date of death and place of death.
Record of deaths can be searched at:
www.macombgov.org/clerksoffice.
Marriage Licenses
marriage.macombgov.org
Marriage licenses are not available for viewing but may
be purchased by anyone. Required information includes
the names of bride and groom and date of marriage.
Business Registrations
business.macombgov.org
Business regisrations are not available for viewing but
may be purchased by anyone. Required information
includes the name of the business or business owner(s).
Business Registrations
Concealed Pistol Licenses (CPL’s)
Military Discharge & Veteran Photo ID cards
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5205
Business registration forms can be obtained by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/business
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #3150.
In person: During business hours in the Clerk’s Office.
Fees: $10 filing fee, includes 2 certified copies
$3 additional copies at time of filing
Businesses, with the exception of corporations and
some partnerships, are registered under an assumed
name as a Sole Proprietorship or Co-Partnership with
our office.
• Owners must be at least 18 years of age.
• When applying in person, all owners must be
present for staff to notarize all signatures.
• Proper photo ID must be presented.
• If submitted by mail, prior notarization is required.
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5749
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5205
CPL application packets can be obtained by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/cpl
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #2500.
In person: During business hours in the clerk’s office.
Fees: $120 application fee
includes $15 optional e-photo fee
Requirements:
• Completed application form, fee, photo ID, proof of
training and passport quality photo or e-photo fee
are all required at time of application.
• Application must be signed in front of clerk.
• Applicant must be a Macomb County resident and
at least 21 years of age.
Filed military discharge records can be requested by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/military
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #3010.
In person: During business hours in the clerk’s office.
Macomb County military discharge records are not
available for viewing, but filed records may be obtained
by the discharged military person or beneficiaries with
proof of death and evidence of relationship.
Upon filing the military discharge papers with the
Clerk’s Office, veterans have the option of purchasing
a veteran photo ID card to be used to qualify for
discounts at participating retailers. The cost is $10 and
photo ID is required.
Marriage Licenses
Notary Public
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5205
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5205; notary.macombgov.org
Notary applications can be obtained by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/notary
Fax: Call 200-514-0451 and request document #3140.
In person: During business hours in the clerk’s office.
Fees: $10 bond filing fee
Applicants must:
• Apply in the county of residency and be at least 18
years of age.
• Present completed application $10,000 surety bond
from an agent licensed in Michigan along with
photo ID.
Civil Service Commission
County Courthouse, 40 North Main Street, 1st Floor
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 783-8142
Application packets can be obtained by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/civilservice
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #2700.
In person: During business hours in the clerk’s office.
The Civil Service Commission was established by the
electorate of Macomb County on November 8, 1966.
This Commission oversees the Civil Service System for
the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office. The Civil Service
System employs promotes and disciplines employees
pursuant to Act Number 298 of the Public Acts of 1966.
Appointments, employment and promotions are based
on the examination and investigation of all Civil Service
officers and personnel in regards to merit, efficiency
and fitness. In addition, the Commission regulates the
transfer, reinstatement, suspension and discharge of
officers and provides for referendums.
Marriage license applications can be obtained by:
Internet: clerk.macombgov.org/marriage
Fax: Call 800-514-0451 and request document #3120.
In person: During business hours in the clerk’s office.
Fees: $20 application fee for Michigan residents
$30 application fee for non-Michigan residents
• At least one applicant must live in Macomb County.
If both applicants reside out-of-state, marriage
must be taking place in Macomb County.
• Information neeeded for both parties includes: full
name, age, date of birth, city and state of birth,
social security number, number of times previously
married, father’s full name, mother’s full maiden
name and birthplace of both parents.
• Applicants under 18 must appear with a parent or
guardian, both must present photo ID and applicant
must present birth record.
There is a 3-day waiting period on marriage licenses.