Keweenaw County Clerk & Register of Deeds

Keweenaw County Clerk

Records

The County Clerk is elected for a 4 year term and is responsible for keeping the following records:

• Births
• Deaths
• Marriages

Each of the above are available back to 1867. To request records, please click here to view the instructions. Request form available below.

• Assumed Names
• Military discharge papers

Applications

In addition, the Clerk's Office processes applications for:

• Concealed Pistol Permits
• Notary Bonds

Other Responsibilities

The County Clerk administers all election functions required by law. The Clerk is responsible for training the local clerks and election inspectors.

The County Clerk serves as the clerk for the Board of Commissioners, Board of Canvassers and the Jury Board.

The County Clerk's Office processes all payroll and human resource functions as well as all accounts payable.

Forms & Documents

• Vital Records Certified Copy Request Form
• DBA Business Registration Form
• CPL Application
• Notary Public Application
• Marriage License Application

Keweenaw County Register of Deeds

The Register of Deeds is the official recording office for all and records in Keweenaw County.

Records

The office is responsible for recording the following:

• Deeds
• Mortgages
• Satisfactions/Discharges
• Assignments
• Tax Liens
• UCC/Financing Statements

Public Records: All records are available to the public except for Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavits which are not public record. Our computer images begin in October of 2010 and we will be adding historic images soon.

Fees

Click here to view the fee schedule.

Eligibility for Recording

Click here to view laws regarding recording documents.

Coming Soon...

The Register of Deeds will be offering electronic recording of your real estate documents soon.