County Clerk

 

Sharon J. Price

906-293-5521

906-293-5553 Fax

407 West Harrie St.

Newberry, MI 49868

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   ** The Jury trial Set for April 16th

      Has been Postponed. You do not

       need to appear for jury duty**

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Birth Records Information

 

Birth records are not public records and can only be obtained by the individual or the parents of the individual either in person or through the mail.

In Person: Submit a driver's license or three pieces of I.D. including at least one picture I.D.

By Mail: Download and print off the attached Birth Certificate Application including father's name, mother's maiden name, and copy of driver's license or Photo ID and a self addressed stamped envelope to:

 

Luce County Clerk

407 West Harrie St.

Newberry, MI 49868

FEES: EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST, 2022

$15.00 for the first certified copy and $5.00 for each additional certified copy of the same record.

$1.00 for photo copy only, (not certified).

Checks made payable: Luce County Clerk's Office

 

Death Certificate Information

 

Necessary information to obtain a death certificate is as follows:

 

Death Certificate Application Form

Name and Date of Death.

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FEES: EFFECTIVE JULY 1ST, 2022

$15.00 for the first copy and $5.00 for each additional copy of the same record.

$1.00 for photo copy only, (not certified).

Check made payable to: Luce County Clerk's Office

 

 

Assumed Names Information

 

A form from the County Clerk's Office must be completed. (all  signatures have to be signed in front of a Notary Public)

 

FEES:       

$10.00 Filing fee made payable to Luce County Clerk.

Contact County Clerks office for more information.

 

 

 

Marriage License Information

 

To obtain a marriage license:

 

Preferably both applicants must appear to fill out an application and both must have picture identification. Applicants 16 years of age must appear with a parent or guardian and present his/her birth certificate, as well as picture identification for the parent or guardian. Michigan residents must apply in the county of residence and then can be married in any county in the state. Non-residents must apply in the county the marriage will take place.

 

Please note that there is a three day waiting period after filling out an application before the license may be obtained. The Marriage license is valid for 30 days -- marriage must be performed within that 30 days.

 

FEES:

• County Residents..........$20.00

• Non-Residents..............$30.00 

 

Checks made payable to:

Luce County Clerk's Office

 

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

For more Marriage License Information:

Phone: (906)293-5521

Fax: (906)293-5553

 

 

Notary Public Information

 

Qualifications:

You must be 18 years of age or older, a Michigan resident, and reside in Luce County.

 

Procedure:

An  online application from the Secretary of State (Notary Registration Form) must be completed and returned to the Clerk's Office with a $10,000.00 (ten thousand dollars) surety bond and payment of a $10.00 (ten dollars) processing fee to Luce County. The applicant must then mail the application and a check or money order for $10.00 (ten dollars) to the State of Michigan. The Notary Certificate is mailed directly to the applicant.

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Office Hours:

8:00am - 4:00pm

For More Notary Public Information call:

(906) 293-5521

 

 

Voter Registration

 

To Register to vote you must be:

• a U.S. citizen 

• at least 18 years of age by election day

• A resident of Michigan and the city or township where you are applying to register to vote.

• If registering by MAIL,  you must register 15 days prior to an election to be eligible to vote.

• In person registration extended to ELECTION DAY with proof of residency.

 

You can register to vote for federal, state, and local elections by mail: at your county, city or township clerk's office, or by visiting any of the 178 Secretary of State branch offices located throughout the state.

 

Absentee Voter or Voters who wish to vote by mail: You must make a written request for an absent voter ballot to  your Township Clerk

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To Vote: in Person: Simply appear at your assigned polling place on Election Day.  The polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

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Voter Registration Application

Voter Registration is Free

 

 

Court Section Fees

Filing Fee                                      $175.00

Motion Fees                                    $20.00

Certified Copy Fee

     (first page)                                 $10.00

     each additional page                 $1.00

Divorce                                             $175.00

Divorce with Children                  $255.00

Concealed Weapon Permit         $115.00

 

Please make checks or money orders payable to: Luce County Clerk's Office.