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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Antrim County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Antrim County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Antrim County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
24,536
Population
Census estimate
10,741
Households
Census estimate
$68,850
Median income
Annual household
$199,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Bellaire
County seat
In Michigan
Antrim County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
12 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
1 source
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Antrim County Records at a Glance

Record typeAntrim County verified sources
Court recordsWelcome to Antrim County, MI
Circuit Court Criminal Records Search - 13th Circuit Court
Criminal recordsContact Us - Michigan Sex Offender Registry
CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Antrim County state portal below
Property recordsHome | Antrim County | BS&A Online
Scene Viewer
Vital recordsWelcome to Antrim County, MI
Voter recordsElection results - Michigan Voter Information Center
Professional licensesWelcome to Antrim County, MI
Antrim County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records5Criminal records3Wants & warrants0Property records12Vital records0Voter records0Licenses1Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Antrim County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Antrim County Records

2026
Antrim County official government portal active
The official Antrim County government website at www.antrimcounty.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Antrim County court records portal verified
State court system links for Antrim County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Antrim County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Antrim County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Antrim County property records online
Antrim County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Antrim County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Antrim County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Antrim County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Michigan statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Michigan state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Antrim County Records

❌ Myth: "Antrim County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Antrim County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Antrim County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Antrim County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Antrim County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Antrim County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Antrim County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources and Official Record Portals

Related — Antrim County & Michigan Records

For records not specific to Antrim County, use Michigan's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Michigan statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Michigan: Allegan · Alpena · Arenac · Baraga · Barry

About Antrim County, Michigan

Antrim County is located in northwest Michigan. The county seat is Bellaire (official site: http://www.antrimcounty.org/).

  • Population: 24,536
  • Households: 10,741
  • Median household income: $68,850
  • Median home value: $199,800
  • Below poverty line: 9.4%
  • Land area: 475.7 sq mi
  • Population density: 51.6 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 5
  • NCES schools indexed: 14
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Scene Viewer
Official Free
Scene Viewer empowers everyone to explore geospatial data in 3D, directly in a browser on desktop & mobile devices.
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Freedom of Information Act Requests
Official Free
No specific form to submit a written request is required, however an online FOIA request form is available for your use.* Requests may be submitted in any form of written communication: Emailed to FOIArequest@antrimcountymi.gov.(Please include.
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Online Payment Tax Search | Torch Lake Township | BS&A Online
Official Free
Official source for public records (bsaonline.com).
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Voter registration statistics - Michigan Voter Information Center
Official Free
There are approximately 7.3 million active registered voters in Michigan. The total number of active registered voters in Michigan and the definition of active registered voter can be found on the Michigan Voting Dashboard. More information about voter registration cancellation is available here.
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Online Payment Tax Search | Star Township | BS&A Online
Official Free
Star Township, Antrim County · Please correct the errors and try again. Step 1: SearchUse the search critera below to begin searching for your record. Step 2: Select Record · Step 3: Make Payment · Getting Started. Welcome to the Tax Online Payment Service. This service allows you to make a tax bill payment for a specific property within your Municipality.
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Preliminary Plat & Condominium Review
Official Free
Official public records source (www.michigan.gov).
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Circuit Court Criminal Records Search - 13th Circuit Court
Official Free
CRIMINAL: Felony offenses that are bound over to 13th Circuit Court are those charges which are punishable by more than one (1) year in a state prison. Any misdemeanor offenses are considered part of District Court and are not included in this database. The database includes cases filed from.
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Collections | Grand Traverse County, MI
Official Free
For questions regarding credit card payments, or to make a debit or credit card payment, please contact: Grand Traverse County Clerk - Circuit Court Records office at 231-922-4710. Antrim County accepts payment by check, money order, cash (in person only), credit card payments (in person or.
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Court Calendar | Grand Traverse County, MI
Official Free
86th District Court - Judge Stepka - Leelanau County · 86th District Court - Magistrate Carter · 86th District Court - Magistrate Doucette · 86th District Court - Magistrate Rodgers 86th District Court - Magistrate Catinella · 86th District Court - PreTrial - Antrim ·
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Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
Official Free
Michigan.gov Home Help Contact Us FAQ Policies · Copyright © 2013 State of Michigan
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Available Courts - MiFILE - State of Michigan
Official Free
Alpena County - Alpena - 88-1 District Court Visit Court Website 719 W Chisholm Street, Suite 3 Alpena, MI 49707 Phone: 989-354-9678 · Historic Courthouse · MI Antrim 13th Circuit Court · Court Website: 13th Circuit Court | Grand Traverse County, MI (gtcountymi.gov) 328 Washington Street Suite 300 Traverse City, MI 49684 Phone: (231) 922-4701 Email: ·
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CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
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Corrections Officers are responsible for the daily operations of the facility, courtroom security escorts, inmate transportation to and from other jurisdictions and state prisons, and numerous additional duties. Several officers also serve as certified instructors in specialized areas including: This ongoing commitment to training, professionalism, and safety ensures that the Antrim County Correctional Facility continues to provide secure, efficient, and well-managed operations for the community.
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VINE is not working right now - VINELink
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We are experiencing a connection issue. Our team will fix this as soon as possible · Contact us at 1-866-277-7477 if you need immediate help locating an offender, registering for notifications, or accessing victim services in your area. We are available 24/7/365 with live operator support.
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Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
City, County, Zip County: Use this search to locate all published offenders found in a specified city, county, or zip code area. See a Neighborhood Map: Street Address, City, Zip Code, County: Fill in one or more of these fields to search for sex offenders living in your area.
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Search for Licensee - Accela Citizen Access
Official Free
Once you are logged into your MiPLUS account, you can apply for a license, submit a request, or view existing records, by clicking on the word “Licenses”. Enter information below to search for a Licensee. Disclaimer: Licensing and registration records are made available on this website
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Welcome to Antrim County, MI
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Welcome to the Antrim County Sheriff's Office Website! A MESSAGE FROM OUR SHERIFF. As your County Sheriff, my top priority is your safety and well-being in our community. We are committed to working tirelessly to ensure our neighborhoods remain a safe place to live, work and raise families.
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Election results - Michigan Voter Information Center
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Voter Turnout · 01 ALCONA COUNTY · 3,289 · 02 ALGER COUNTY · 2,624 · 03 ALLEGAN COUNTY · 27,559 · 04 ALPENA COUNTY · 8,512 · 05 ANTRIM COUNTY · 8,736 · 06 ARENAC COUNTY · 4,261 · 07 BARAGA COUNTY · 2,050 · 08 BARRY COUNTY · 17,502 · 09 BAY COUNTY ·
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Notary services
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A notarization on a document certifies that the person whose signature is entered on the document personally appeared before the notary, established his or her identity, and personally signed the document in the presence of the notary. To meet the qualifications of a Michigan Notary Public, all the following must be met by the applicant. Be a U.S. citizen or possess proof of legal presence · Be a resident of the county in which you request appointment (if you do not reside in Michigan, maintain a principal place of business in the county you request appointment)
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LARA - Subdivisions
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Plats can now be searched for online at https://aca3.accela.com/lara/. Instructions on using ACA can be reviewed under FAQs. Questions should be directed to the Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation at 517-241-6321. Subdivision Plat Searches - Accela Citizen Access (ACA)
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Antrim County Planning Commission
Official Free
February 5, 2024 agenda as presented. You received the minutes from the regular November 7, 2023 Planning Commission meeting via · electronic communication on November 8, 2023 and again on February 1, 2024. If there are no · corrections to those minutes, please consider the following action:.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Antrim County?
Antrim County court cases are filed with the County Clerk. Search the Welcome to Antrim County, MI portal: https://www.antrimcountymi.gov/how_do_i/online_services.php. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Michigan marriage records public?
Marriage records in Michigan are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Michigan?
Yes. Active warrants in Michigan appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Michigan State Police system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
Are Antrim County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.