Leelanau County, MI Public Records

13th Circuit Court - Suttons Bay
8527 E Gov't Ctr Dr, #103
Suttons Bay, MI 49682 http://www.leelanau.cc/courts.asp
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 231-256-9824
F: 231-256-8295
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
Formerly located in Leland.
86th District Court - Leland
8527 E Gov't Center Dr, #201
Leland, MI 49682 http://www.co.grand-traverse.mi.us/30
Hours: 8AM-4PM EST
P: 231-256-8250
F: 231-256-8275
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed, sex offenders records released
Probate Court
8527 E Gov't Center Dr, #203
Suttons Bay, MI 49682 https://www.leelanau.cc/probate.asp
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 231-256-9803
F: 231-256-9845
Jurisdiction: Probate, Family
Formerly located in Leland.

Leelanau County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Leelanau County Office of the County Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Leelanau County
County Register of Deeds
8527 E Gov't Center Dr, Ste 105
Suttons Bay, MI 49682 https://www.leelanau.cc/registerofdee
9AM-5PM EST
Phone: 231-256-9682
Fax: 231-256-8149
Recorded Documents

Leelanau County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

Get a vital certificate.

Leelanau County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 348.47 sq mi
Population (2009): 21,899
  • Females: 49.8%
  • White: 94%
  • Black/African American: 0.5%
  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 4.5%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 90.3%
Population Change (2000-2009): 780
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 2.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.5%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 90.7%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 31.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.48
Housing Units (2000): 13,297
Homeownership Rate (2000): 84.6%
Migration Flow to Leelanau County, MI from (2007-2008):

Leelanau County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $282,173
  • Construction: $36,734
  • Retail Trade: $17,585
  • Professional and Technical Services: $19,237
  • Healthcare: $20,594
  • Banking: $12,678
  • Retail Trade: $17,585
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $18,863
  • Manufacturing: $7,517
  • Farms: $10,522
  • Government: $86,443
Employed (2000): 9,945
Unemployed (2000): 522
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $39,445
Local Government Employment (2007): 1,790
Local Government Revenue (2007): $51,107 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $40,521 (thou. dol.)

Leelanau County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 183
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.4
Deaths (2007): 172
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.9
Infant Deaths (2007): 1
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.5

Leelanau County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 14
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 8
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 6
Property Crimes (2008): 196
  • Burglary: 50
  • Larceny-Theft: 138
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 8

Leelanau County Genealogy Records