Find Public Records in Kent County, Michigan
This page lists public record sources in Kent County, Michigan. Additional resources can be found on our Michigan State Public Records page, on city pages, and on topic pages using the navigation above.
General information about Kent County
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Population: 593,898 Area: 856 sq. miles County Seat: Grand Rapids |
Area Code(s): 616 Time Zone: Eastern |
Kent County, with an estimated population of 648,594, is the fourth-most populous county in Michigan. The county was organized in 1836, and was named for James Kent, a New York jurist and legal scholar, who represented the Michigan Territory in a dispute with Ohio. Kent County is bordered by Newaygo County, Montcalm County, Muskegon County, Ionia County, Ottawa County, Allegan County, and Barry County. Flowing through Kent County from its eastern border to the west is the Grand River. Fourteen municipalities are located within Kent County. The county seat, largest city in the county, and the 2nd largest city in Michigan, is Grand Rapids. The city is located on the Grand River, east of Lake Michigan. Grand Rapids, nicknamed "Furniture City," is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies. The city and surrounding communities are economically diverse in addition to the furniture manufacturing industry. The following user-friendly links provide access to a number of searchable public records including property tax records, land records, birth, death and marriage records, election records, and other official records. [1][2]
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Michigan Court Records and other Resources
Links to state and local court records, general Michigan court information, directory of courts, and online resources for courts in Michigan.
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Kent County Court Directory
Directory of court locations in Kent County, Michigan. Includes local links to searching court records, dockets, legal research, self help, and more.
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Property Search
Search Kent County property tax and assessment records by parcel number or address.
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Assessor Records
Kent County Bureau of Equalization
County Administration Building 300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone (616)632-7520 Fax (616)632-7525 |
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Recorded Document Search
Search Kent County recorded land records by name, parcel number, instrument number document type and more. A fee applies to any type of searches.
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Recorder, Register of Deeds
Kent County Register of Deeds
300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone (616)632-7610 Fax (616)632-7615 |
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Inmate Records
Search Kent County jail inmate records by last name, first name or booking date.
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Sheriff and Jail
Kent County Sheriff
701 Ball Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone (616)632-6100 Fax (616)632-6122 Jail Phone (616)632-6400 |
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Sex Offender Records
Search Michigan public sex offender records by name, address, city, zip code or register for email alerts.
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Business Name Search
Search Kent County businesses by business name or owner name.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records Search
Search Kent County information about obtaining birth records, death records and marriage records. A fee may apply for certified copies or any type of searches.
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Foreclosures and Delinquent Tax Sales
View information about delinquent property tax sales including search by county.
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Kent County Census Information Summary
Kent County statistics for population, ethnicity, housing, geography and businesses. From the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Offender Search
Search Kent Count statewide offender records through Vinelink.
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Meeting Minutes and Agendas
View Kent County Commission meeting minutes and agendas by month and year from 2011 to present.
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Voter and Election Information
View Kent County voter and election information including polling locations and election results.
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Marriage Licenses
View Kent County information about obtaining marriage licenses including online marriage license application.
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Requests for Proposals
View Kent County Request for Proposals.
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Delinquent Taxes
Kent County Treasurer's Office
300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone (616)632-7500 Fax (616)6327505 |
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Government Jobs
View current listings for Kent County government jobs.
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Michigan Land Bank Properties Search
Search Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority list of tax reverted and mortgage foreclosed properties by county. Results include photos, parcel number, estimated taxes, and application form.
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Michigan Survey and Plat Records Search
Search State of Michigan Bureau of Land Management subdivision plat images, surveys, land status records, tract book records, and related documents by county.
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Jail and Inmate Records
Search Kent County jail and inmate records through the Department of Corrections.
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Birth Certificates
View Kent County information about obtaining birth certificates.
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Business Licenses
View Kent County information about business (dba) licenses.
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Marriage Records
View Kent County information about obtaining marriage records.
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Michigan State-Owned Land Sales
Search Michigan Department of Natural Resources state-owned land available for purchase by price range, size range and county. Newly listed properties are first made available for sale by sealed bid auction, and eligible properties not sold in the auction have been re-listed for sale.
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Accident Reports
Order Kent County crash reports online.
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GIS Maps
View Kent County GIS maps.
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Kent District Library Resources
View Kent District Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
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Restaurant Inspections
View Kent County restaurant inspection reports by business name.
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Reverse Auctions
View Kent County reverse auctions or register to receive email notifications for business opportunities.
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Contact Info
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Genealogy Research
View Kent County information about obtaining genealogy records by birth records, census records, cemeteries, death records, marriage records, obituaries and more.
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Department Directory
View Kent County department directory.
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Genealogy Records Search
Search Kent County genealogy records such as birth records, cemeteries, census records, death records, marriage records, obituaries and more.
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