Livingston County, MI Public Records

44th Circuit Court - Howell
204 S Highlander Way, #4
Judicial Center Bldg
Howell, MI 48843 https://www.livgov.com/courts/circuit
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 517-546-9816
F: 517-548-4219
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000, Family, Juvenile
Restricted Records: All records released unless suppressed.
Juvenile Unit records are at 517-546-1500. Probate in a separate index at this same address. Probate fax- 517-552-2510
53 District Court - Howell
204 S Highlander Way, #1
Howell, MI 48843 https://www.livgov.com/courts/distric
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 517-548-1000
F: 517-548-9445
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
53 B District Court - Brighton
224 N 1st St
Brighton, MI 48116 https://www.livgov.com/courts/distric
Hours: 8AM-N 1PM-5PM EST
P: 810-229-6615
F: 810-229-1770
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $25,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No suppressed, juvenile, sex offenders, mental health, or adoption records released
This Brighton Court's records also appear on the Howell Division public access terminals.
Probate Court
204 S Highlander Way , #2
Judicial Center Bldg
Howell, MI 48843 https://www.livgov.com/courts/probate
Hours: 8AM-5PM EST
P: 517-546-3750
F: 517-552-2510
Jurisdiction: Probate
Probate Court has jurisdiction over the administration of estates of deceased persons and trust matters and for cases pertaining to guardianships and conservatorships for incapacitated adults, minors, and individuals with developmental disability.

Livingston County, MI Vital Records

Contact the Livingston 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.

Livingston County
County Register of Deeds
200 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843 https://www.livgov.com/rod/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 517-546-0270
Fax: 517-546-5966
Recorded Documents

Livingston County Vital Certificates

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Livingston County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 568.4 sq mi
Population (2009): 183,118
  • Females: 49.4%
  • White: 96.6%
  • Black/African American: 0.8%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 95%
Population Change (2000-2009): 26,167
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 3.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 6.5%
High School Graduates (2000): 91.4%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 28.2%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.8
Housing Units (2000): 58,919
Homeownership Rate (2000): 88%
Migration Flow to Livingston County, MI from (2007-2008):

Livingston County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,828,002
  • Construction: $259,874
  • Retail Trade: $259,631
  • Professional and Technical Services: $202,684
  • Healthcare: $211,854
  • Banking: $232,078
  • Retail Trade: $259,631
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $71,326
  • Manufacturing: $559,777
  • Farms: $8,191
  • Government: $358,516
Employed (2000): 81,087
Unemployed (2000): 2,744
Unemployment Rate (2009): 11.9%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $38,330
Local Government Employment (2007): 5,273
Local Government Revenue (2007): $400,996 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $681,635 (thou. dol.)

Livingston County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,801
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.8
Deaths (2007): 1,144
  • Per 1,000 population: 6.3
Infant Deaths (2007): 13
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.2

Livingston County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 204
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 43
  • Robbery: 10
  • Aggravated Assault: 151
Property Crimes (2008): 2,546
  • Burglary: 466
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,930
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 150

Livingston County Genealogy Records