
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 2/1/2021 THE OFFICE WILL ACCEPT NEW CPL APPLICATIONS WITH FINGERPRINTING BEING SCHEDULED AT THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT STARTING FEBRUARY 13, 2021. 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, May 6, 2021, in the Cheboygan County Board of Commissioners Room, 870 S. Main Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721 for the certification of the 2021 School Election.
Holiday Office Hours
Office Holidays:
The Cheboygan County Clerk/Register of Deeds will be
closed on the following holidays:
New Year's Day Martin Luther King's Day President's Day
Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day
Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day
New Year's Eve Day
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Register of Deeds: 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Court Clerks 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Committee Meetings
Election Coordinating Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Via Telephonic
2021 Michigan Election Calendar Deadline Dates
Please see the 2021 Michigan Election Calendar of Deadline Dates attached below.
Official Election Results
The Canvas of Votes for elections are in the below attachment. Please note that Election Magic (prior results program used) is now obsolete. The election results will be posted on this page after each election.
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.
Office
Hours
Monday - Friday
8AM - 4:30PM
Register of Deeds
Monday-Friday
9:00AM- 4:00pm
Additional Staff