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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Livingston County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Michigan state publishers on the review date. 3 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Livingston County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Livingston County, Michigan — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
196,976
Population
Census estimate
74,841
Households
Census estimate
$96,135
Median income
Annual household
$311,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Howell
County seat
In Michigan
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
3 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
21 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Livingston County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Livingston County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | County Clerk - Livingston County, MI 53rd District Court - Livingston County, MI |
| Criminal records | VINE is not working right now - VINELink Offender Details - Michigan Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Livingston County state portal below |
| Property records | Livingston County, Michigan Property Search Livingston County, Michigan Deeds Search |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Livingston County, MI |
| Voter records | Michigan Voter Information Center |
| Professional licenses | Search for Licensee - Accela Citizen Access |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Livingston County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Livingston County Records
2026
Livingston County official government portal active
The official Livingston County government website at www.livgov.com continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Livingston County court records portal verified
State court system links for Livingston County verified against the Michigan judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Livingston County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Livingston County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Livingston County property records online
Livingston County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Livingston County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Livingston County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Livingston 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 Livingston County Records
❌ Myth: "Livingston County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Livingston County are held by the Michigan state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Livingston 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 Livingston County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Michigan state repository has verified, current Livingston County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Livingston County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Livingston 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.livgov.com — Official Livingston County government website
- milivcounty.gov — Court records — official source
- mvic.sos.state.mi.us — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Livingston County & Michigan Records
For records not specific to Livingston 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 Livingston County, Michigan
Livingston County is located in southeast Michigan. The county seat is Howell (official site: https://www.livgov.com/).
- Population: 196,976
- Households: 74,841
- Median household income: $96,135
- Median home value: $311,800
- Below poverty line: 4.9%
- Land area: 565.3 sq mi
- Population density: 348.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 7
- NCES schools indexed: 45
Livingston County, Michigan Property Search
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Therefore, Livingston County is providing all such information "as is" to the users of this website and it does not warrant the accuracy of such information nor its fitness for any particular purpose. Please refer to the website's [DISCLAIMER] for further details. Local Government Units are responsible for providing and updating Owner's Name, Addresses and the appropriate Description. [VIEW LAST UPDATES] For more current name, address and property ...
Livingston County, Michigan Deeds Search
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There is no charge to search the Register of Deeds index database. There is a charge of $1.00/page plus a convenience fee to view, print or save documents. To view the convenience fee schedule, click here. You will be purchasing a copy of the records on file with the Livingston County Register ...
Online Payment Tax Search | Oceola Township | BS&A Online
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Oceola Township, Livingston 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.
Property Sale Search | Green Oak Township | BS&A Online
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Green Oak Township | Livingston County | MI · Green Oak Township | Livingston County | MI · powered by · powered by · **Disclaimer: BS&A Software provides BS&A Online as a way for municipalities to display information online and is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the data herein.
livgov.maps.arcgis.com
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Welcome to Livingston County's Geographic Information Systems. Here, you can visit the GIS Parcel Viewer, Interactive Map Gallery, PDF Map Gallery, or apply for an address application.
View sample ballots - Michigan Voter Information Center
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How to vote in Michigan Resources · Become a poll worker · Candidate information · Voter registration statistics · More election information · Frequently asked questions · Language services (michigan.gov) Privacy notice · Preregister or register to vote online ·
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)
Genealogy & Local History – Brighton District Library
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The Genealogy and Local History Collection of the Brighton Room has developed over time to become one of the largest collections of family and local history information in Livingston County. It provides a full range of services and materials for genealogists, historians, teachers and other interested hobbyists and scholars. What do we collect? The collection includes 3,000+ printed items composed of family histories, indexes to records, how-to books, cemetery transcriptions, obituaries, family history magazines, photographs, microfilm of Livingston County vital records and more.
County Clerk - Livingston County, MI
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The Livingston County Clerk is the official “keeper of the records,” responsible for overseeing the receipt, storage, retrieval and safeguarding of public records. The Clerk also acts as Clerk to all official Livingston County boards, including the Board of Commissioners and Election Commission. The Office has four primary divisions: Vital Records, Elections, Circuit Court Clerk and Record Keeping.
53rd District Court - Livingston County, MI
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Hearing Schedule · Marisa A. Lutz · District Court Administrator · (517) 548-1000 · View public 53rd District Court registers of action at no cost through MiCourt. Start a Case Search · · General Information · Probation · Online Payments · · Small Claims · Landlord/Tenant · General Civil · View available live virtual proceedings for Livingston County’s District Court ·
Payable Ticket Search Page - State of Michigan
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Michigan.gov Home Help Contact Us FAQ Policies · Copyright © 2013 State of Michigan
Livingston County All Court Hearings Schedule - Court Display
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Livingston County All Court Hearings Schedule · All Hearings, excepting non-public cases · Today
VINE is not working right now - VINELink
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ALL PERSONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY USERS OF THIS SITE WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL AND WILL BE USED ONLY FOR VINE SERVICES, INCLUDING NOTIFICATION PURPOSES. The VINE service representatives may contact you from time to time to ask about your experience with the VINELink site and our VINE services.
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.
Vital Records - Livingston County, MI
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Certified copies of Livingston County Marriage and Death records may be ordered online. Orders are processed daily and sent out via USPS First Class Mail · One certified copy is $25.00. Additional copies of the same record ordered at the same time are $10.00 each
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?
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
Adoptable Dogs - Livingston County, MI
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Once you’re sure that the animal is a good fit for your family and lifestyle, download and fill out the adoption application. You will need to review our adoption guideline document. The Livingston County Animal Shelter reserves the right to deny any adoption at the discretion of the Director, ...
Municipalities - Livingston County, MI
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Directory Employees News · Home · Municipalities · Livingston County, MI · · 304 E Grand River Ave · Howell, MI 48843 · Map · Directory · Follow · Follow ·
Census Data & Demographics - Livingston County, MI
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Find and explore Livingston County's Census data and demographics from the Planning Department. Learn more about our population, housing, households, local units, and state and SEMCOG data.
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)
Election results - Michigan Voter Information Center
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Loading · Your voter information · Vote at home · Register · Vote in person · Accessible voting · Your polling place · Language services (michigan.gov) · Preregister or register to vote online · Apply for an absentee ballot online
Register of Deeds - Livingston County, MI
Business, Voter & Other
Livingston County, Michigan government portal.
co.livingston.mi.us
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Livingston County?
Livingston County court cases are filed with the County Clerk. Search the County Clerk - Livingston County, MI portal: https://milivcounty.gov/clerk/. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Michigan?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Michigan record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in Michigan if I wasn't convicted?
In Michigan, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. Michigan's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the Michigan State Police.
Are Michigan criminal records public?
Mostly yes. Michigan's public-records law makes adult arrests, court filings, and conviction histories accessible to anyone unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Juvenile cases and sealed records are generally excluded by statute.