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County Clerk/Register of Deeds

The County Clerk/Register of Deeds is an officer of the County whose duties are prescribed by State statute. The County Clerk is 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 Gun Board, Clerk of the Tax Allocation Board, Clerk and Member 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.

2016 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS

Please visit the following website for election results: http://www.electionmagic.com/results/mi/C16results/C1600101sum.htm

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

Michigan Legal Help

 

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

Concealed Pistol Licenses

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

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:

  • 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

Cheboygan County Clerk/Register of Deeds
Karen Brewster
clerk@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8808
Office
870 South Main St
PO 70
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-8866
Hours
Monday - Friday
8AM - 4:30PM
Additional Staff
Assistant Clerk
Beverly Laway
(231) 627-8808
Senior Circuit Court Clerk
Dawn Reo
(231) 627-8846
Chief Deputy Register of Deeds
Judy Arnold
(231) 627-8820
Deputy Register of Deeds
Lorna Brach
(231) 627-8866