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County Clerk/Register of Deeds

***NOTICE***

EFFECTIVE  6/9/2020- THERE IS LIMITED PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE CHEBOYGAN COUNTY BUILDING WITH FACE MASKS TO BE WORN IN THE BUILDING.

THE OFFICE WILL BE OPEN DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS TO ASSIST YOU VIA TELEPHONE, EMAIL OR BY APPOINTMENT.   

EFFECTIVE 11/17/2020 THE OFFICE IS NOT ABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CPL APPLICATIONS WITH FINGERPRINTING BEING SUSPENDED AT THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RENEW YOUR CPL, WE ARE ASKING YOU DO SO ONLINE.

LAND RECORDS PUBLIC COMPUTERS ARE OPEN VIA APPOINTMENT ONLY TO ONE SEARCHER AT A TIME.

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME AS WE ALL WORK TOGETHER TO REMAIN HEALTHY AND SAFE.

The County Clerk/Register of Deeds is an officer of the County whose duties are prescribed by State statute.  The County Clerk is a clerk of the Circuit Court, custodian of the Circuit Court seal, clerk of the Board of Commissioners, Clerk of the Board of Canvassers, Clerk of the Tax Allocation Board, Clerk of the Plat Board, Chief Election Officer of the County, Receiver of Assumed Names, Recorder of Military Discharges, Member of the Apportionment Committee, Member of the County Election Commission and one of the Financial Officers of the County.

The Clerk’s Office maintains birth and death records, issues and files marriage licenses, handles concealed weapon permits, notary public records, and voter registration records.

The office of the Register of Deeds is the repository for the official records of real property in the county. Any document that affects real property, such as Warranty Deeds, Quit Claim Deeds, Wills, Mortgages, Divorces, etc. is recorded in the Register of Deeds.

Our office accepts payments in the form of paper cash, check and debit/credit cards (except on Cpl Applications and Renewals).  Due to State regulations credit/debit card payments can no longer be accepted for CPL Applications/Renewals completed in our office. We do not accept coin payments over $5.00. We are able to accept payments over the phone via credit/debit cards for all services except CPL application/renewals.

Notice of Board of County Canvassers

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of County Canvassers will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 12, 2020, in the Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners Room, 870 S. Main Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721 for the certification of the 2020 November General Election.

Thanksgiviing Holiday Office Hours

Thanksgiving Holiday

Office Hours:

The Cheboygan County Clerk/Register of Deeds will be

closed on November 26th & 27th, 2020

 

We will resume our normal business hours on

Monday, November 30th, 2020

 

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.

Register of Deeds: 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

Court Clerks 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.

 

2020 November General Election Write In Candidates List

2020 Michigan Election Calendar Deadline Dates

Please see the 2020 Michigan Election Calendar of Deadline Dates attached below.

Cheboygan County Marriage License Office

Marriage Application Requirements

  • Picture ID (such as Drivers License or Military ID).
  • Both parties must be present in the office to apply.
  • Please know the information from your birth certificate, but birth certificates are NOT required to apply for your marriage license.
  • At least one applicant must be a resident of Cheboygan County or both candidates must be a resident of another state.

Fees

  • In-state residents: $20 license fee
  • Out-of-state residents: $30 license fee
  • 3-day waiver for cause: $10 fee

Circuit Court, Birth and Land Record Forms

https://michiganlegalhelp.org/

 

FILING FEES FOR DIVORCE:

  • Divorce involving minor children: $255
  • Divorce without minor children: $175

In Pro Per Divorce Packets are available in the Cheboygan County Clerk's Office for $20 or you may copy and paste the Michigan Legal Help address above into your browser and you may print the forms yourself at no cost through their website.

Concealed Pistol Licenses

Individuals interested in applying for a Concealed Pistol License may do so in the Cheboygan County Clerk's Office.

 

CPL Applications are accepted during the following times:

Monday-Friday

8a-4:30p

EXCEPT the First Wednesday of every month not until:

11a-4:30p

Due to Secretary of State website maintenance.

NEW CPL Applicants, please bring:

  • Driver's License
  • $115
  • Completed CPL Training Certificate (not older than 5 years)
  • CPL Application

RENEWAL CPL Applicants, please bring:

    (Must not have expired beyond 1yr minus 1 day from expiration to use renewal process.)

  • Driver's License
  • $115
  • Old CPL Permit
  • CPL Application

Current Michigan CPL Laws: 

http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/firearms.pdf

CPL Application Form: 

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1645_3500---,00.html

You may renew online (after 12/1/18) at www.michigan.gov/cplrenewal  .

NOTE: If you have a CPL issued by another state and are applying for a Michigan CPL you must complete a Michigan CPL training course and bring a valid Michigan Training Certificate at the time of CPL application.

Cheboygan County Clerk/Register of Deeds
Karen Brewster
clerk@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8808
Office
870 South Main St, Rm#204
PO 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-8808
Fax: (231) 627-8453
Hours
Clerk's Office
Monday - Friday
8AM - 4:30PM

Register of Deeds
Monday-Friday
9:00AM- 4:00pm
Additional Staff
Chief Deputy Clerk
Beverly Laway
bev@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8808
Chief Deputy Register of Deeds
Judy Arnold
ja@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8820
Deputy Register of Deeds
Lorna Brach
lbrach@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8866
Senior Circuit Court Clerk
Renee Pelon
rpelon@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8846
Deputy Circuit Court Clerk
Kirsten Thater
kthater@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8867
Cheboygan County Assistant Clerk
Christine Eno
ceno@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8808