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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.

MEETING NOTICE

MEETING NOTICE

 

Unofficial Election Results for May 8, 2018 Special Election

The Unofficial Election Results for the May 8, 2018 Special Election are as follows:

RE:  Cheboygan Area Schools Operating Millage Proposal

City of Cheboygan-    Yes=182, No=77

Benton Township (which included Aloha and Grant Twps)-  Yes=433, No=191

Inverness Township (which included Beaugrand, and part of Hebron, Mullett and Munro Twsps)-  Yes=366, No=177

RE:  Pellston Public Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal

Burt Township (which included part of Hebron/Munro Twsps)- Not including the remaining townships in Emmet County-  Yes=47, No=8

RE:  Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District Area Career and Technical Education Millage Renewal and Restoration Proposal

Burt Township (which included part of Hebron/Munro Twps)-Not including the remaining townships in Emmet County-  Yes=42, No=9

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

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

 

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
8:30AM- 4:30pm
Additional Staff
Assistant Clerk
Beverly Laway
bev@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8808
Chief Deputy Clerk
Dawn Reo
ddm@cheboygancounty.net
(231) 627-8870
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