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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Crawford County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Crawford County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Crawford County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
13,599
Population
Census estimate
5,833
Households
Census estimate
$57,998
Median income
Annual household
$135,400
Median home value
Census ACS
Grayling
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
6 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
7 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
Crawford County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Crawford County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Crawford County Michigan Courts - Court Display |
| Criminal records | VINELink Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Crawford County state portal below |
| Property records | Home | Frederic Township | BS&A Online Crawford County Michigan Clerk |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Crawford County, Michigan |
| Voter records | Michigan Voter Information Center |
| Professional licenses | Home | South Branch Township | BS&A Online |
| Recorded documents | Notaries state election results - Michigan Voter Information Center Crawford |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Crawford County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Crawford County Records
2026
Crawford County official government portal active
The official Crawford County government website at www.crawfordco.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Crawford County court records portal verified
State court system links for Crawford County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Crawford County property records online
Crawford County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Michigan, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Crawford County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Crawford County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Crawford 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 Crawford County Records
❌ Myth: "Crawford County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Crawford County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Crawford 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 Crawford County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Crawford County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Crawford County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Crawford 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
- www.crawfordco.org — Official Crawford County government website
- micourt.courts.michigan.gov — Court records — official source
- mvic.sos.state.mi.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Crawford County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Crawford County, use Michigan's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Michigan statewide record systems:
- Michigan Court Records →
- Michigan Criminal Records →
- Michigan Property Records →
- Michigan Vital Records →
- Michigan Voter Records →
- Michigan Wants & Warrants →
- Michigan Licenses →
- Michigan Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Michigan statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Crawford County, Michigan
Crawford County is located in north central Michigan. The county seat is Grayling (official site: http://www.crawfordco.org/).
- Population: 13,599
- Households: 5,833
- Median household income: $57,998
- Median home value: $135,400
- Below poverty line: 13.8%
- Land area: 556.4 sq mi
- Population density: 24.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 4
- NCES schools indexed: 4
Crawford County Michigan Sheriff
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Crawford County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Ryan Swope Undersheriff Shawn Schnoor Mission Statement Crawford County Sheriff’s Office will strive to give the citizens of Crawford County the most honorable, courteous, professional law enforcement services possible.
Crawford County Michigan Clerk
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Some of the millions of documents safeguarded by the Crawford County Clerk/Register of Deeds date back to 1879, the year Crawford County was organized. The offices of county clerk and county register of deeds are combined as allowed by law and is one of 31 Michigan counties to operate a combined ...
Online Payment Tax Search | Grayling Township | BS&A Online
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Grayling Township, Crawford 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.
Voter registration statistics - Michigan Voter Information Center
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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.
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)
Crawford County Michigan Courts
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Any additional questions or concerns regarding hearings, please contact Angie Cragg, Court Administrator at 989-344-3882 Hon. Colin G. Hunter, Chief Circuit Judge · Hon. George J. Mertz, Circuit Judge · Hon. Monte J. Burmeister, Family Division – Crawford County
- Court Display
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Court Display · An error occurred while processing your request · © 2025 - My ASP.NET Application
Crawford County Courts and Friend of the Court
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These courts are the 46th Circuit Court, the 87-C District Court and the Crawford County Probate Court . With the approval from the Michigan Supreme Court, all of the elected judges serving Crawford County entered into an agreement called a ...
Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
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Michigan.gov Home Help Contact Us FAQ Policies · Copyright © 2013 State of Michigan
2020 Court Caseload Report 46th Circuit Court of Crawford County Summary
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D87C District Court for Crawford County Summary · Ending Pending · 43 · 37 · 6 · 60 · 71 · 18 · 178 · 12 · 18 · 0 · 443 · This is not a workload report of the courts or any of its users. Felony Pleas Accepted in District Court · FY - 0 · FD - 0 ·
VINELink
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There are seven ways to find an inmate in Crawford County or the Crawford County Jail: 1. Look them up on the official jail inmate roster. 2. Look them up on vinelink.com, a national inmate tracking resource . 3. Call the jail at 989-348-4822.
Sex Offender Registry
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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.
Search for Licensee - Accela Citizen Access
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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
Vital Records - Crawford County, Michigan
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VITAL RECORDS Vital Records handles records of birth, death, marriage and divorce; concealed pistol applications, Notary, registration of DBA (Doing Business As) and DD214 (discharge from military). CERTIFIED COPIES OF BIRTH, DEATH AND MARRIAGE RECORDS Certified copies of vital records are ...
Michigan Voter Information Center
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Browsers that have javascript disabled will not be able to access some features of this site · Where are my clerk’s offices? Where are my ballot drop boxes? Where is my polling place? Am I registered? What's on the ballot · How do I apply for an absentee ballot?
Notaries
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Michigan Department of State — Notary Services. Official statewide notary lookup and registration.
state election results - Michigan Voter Information Center
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Voter registration statistics · More election information · Frequently asked questions · Language services (michigan.gov) Privacy notice · Preregister or register to vote online Apply for an absentee ballot online Get a printable application Your clerk Notice of cancellation Subscribe to ballot notifications Unsubscribe from ballot notification list · Election Type Options · Choose Results Type... County Results ·
Crawford
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Crawford County Road Commission (Mich.). Official county road map of Crawford County, Michigan. 1961. LIB OF MICH MICHIGAN FLAT FILE 2N Undersize G4113.C9E63 1961 .C7 · Rockford Map Publishers. Plat book with index to owners, Crawford County, Michigan.
Crawford County
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Find registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms by typing the name or ticker symbol of a company (CIK lookup info) (confidential treatment orders) (SEC correspondence with issuers) Some specific ways to access filings based on time, type, or other categories. Find keywords and phrases in more than 20 years of EDGAR filings, and filter by date, company, person, filing category, or location.
County Ordinances - Crawford County, Michigan
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County Ordinances Animal Control Ordinance 2021 Crawford CO Comm District Map 2013 FREDERIC ORV 052020101 CrawfordCounty ORV 2012 42×501 City ORV Map June 2010 BEAVER CREEK ORV MAP 2015 MAPLE FOREST ORV 2015 Lovells2012 GRAYLING TOWNSHIP0520101 South Branch Twsp ORV Map CCPC – Ordinance 2011 – 7 2017 Committee Assignments 2011 Apportionment Plan Revised County …
Agencies We Dispatch - Crawford County, Michigan
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Law Enforcement Agencies (Administrative Telephone Numbers) Crawford Co Sheriff’s Office (989) 348-4616 Grayling City Police (989) 348-4621 Camp Grayling Provost Marshall (989) 344-6100 Michigan State Police – Houghton Lake (989) 422-5101 Michigan DNR Conservation Officers (989) 275-5151 ...
Meeting Minutes & Agendas - Crawford County, Michigan
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Meeting Minutes & Agendas 2025 BOC Minutes – 1-09-2025 BOC Minutes – 1-23-2025 BOC Minutes – 2-13-2025 BOC Minutes – 2-27-2025 BOC Minutes – 3-13-2025 BOC Minutes – 3-27-2025 BOC Minutes – 4-10-2025 BOC Minutes – 4-24-2025 BOC Minutes – 5-08-2025 BOC Minutes – 5-22-2025 2024 BOC Minutes – 01-11-2024 BOC Minutes – …