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Birth Certificates

Request certified birth records for those born in Ottawa County. Ordering limited to parents, legal guardians, or the subjects of the record.

County Clerk

Business License (DBA)

DBA registration is required by State Law and is done through the County Clerk’s Office. Learn more about the process, search business names, and order copies.

Circuit Court Records

Circuit Court Records

Learn more about searching and requesting records for 17th Circuit Court cases.

County Clerk

Death Certificates

Ottawa County Vital Records Division maintains records for deaths that occurred in Ottawa County. Search records or order certified death records online.

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Deeds Search

Search and purchase digital or hardcopy documents from the Register of Deeds.

Corporation Counsel Sheriff’s Office

FOIA Request (Freedom of Information Act)

Ottawa County makes it easy to request public records through our online FOIA Center. Submit your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request quickly and securely.

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Marriage Records

Marriage records are a matter of public record and can be searched or ordered online.

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Passports

The Clerk/Register of Deeds office provides passport services by appointment only at the Fillmore location. Appointments can be made online.

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Search for property information (Free). You will be required to pay for chargeable information such as tax searches and deeds with a credit card prior to viewing the data.

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Restaurant Inspection Reports

Use our interactive map to find food service locations and inspection reports in Ottawa County.

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Request records for water wells and septic systems in the county.

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