Register of Deeds Division

Beginning October 1, 2010, you will be able to search, view and print any land document in Kalamazoo County from October 1994 to the present. For the years 1985 - 1994, the index of all documents recorded is available. Additional historical images are placed on line frequently.

Our software, EagleRecorder, is very easy to use and manipulate. You will find many features that will assist you in your search for documents. Searches can be done by names and dates to be sure, but you will be able to search by the type of document as well. For example, if you only want look at warranty deeds, this can be done. If you happen to know the name of the subdivision or town and range numbers, you can search by them as well.

If you request a specific document, a thumbnail of the image will come up. The image will be blurred, but you should be able to tell if it is the document you were looking for. In order to see a clear image and to print it, you will need to pay $1.00 via credit card for each one. This is the official fee for any document from the Register of Deeds Office. Kalamazoo County is not assessing any additional fees in order for you to have access to the land records. In fact, you will not be assessed any charges when using your credit card on line. You may use EagleRecorder and the Kalamazoo County Register of Deeds index as frequently as you would like at no cost to you.

Clerk Division

Also beginning October 1, 2010, you will be able to search Clerk indexes on line. While the documents themselves will not be available on line, the following indexes can be searched to determine whether a record exists:

Deaths Certificates: January 1934 to present
Marriage Licenses: January 1942 to present
Assumed Names: January 1989 to present
Co-Partnerships: January 1989 to present
Notaries Public: January 1991 to present

If you would like to request a copy of these or any other document from the Clerk Division, please do the following:

1. Print out a copy of the new single request form for all documents
2. Make a photocopy of your driver's license or state ID
3. Prepare a check or money order for the correct amount
   1. Birth Certificates, Death Certificates & Marriage Licenses are $13.00 for the first certified copy and $4.00 for additional copies of the same record
   2. Certified copies of Assumed Names (DBA's) and Co-Partnerships are $2.00 each
4. Prepare a self addressed, stamped envelope
5. Mail all items to: Kalamazoo County Clerk, 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007

On-Line Marriage Application

Another new feature from the Clerk Division is the ability to make an initial application for your marriage license on-line. Now you can apply to get married from the comfort of your own home. After you complete your on-line application, just come to the County Clerk's office to finish the process. Here's a quick description of the steps:

• Disclaimer page - click on "I Acknowledge" after reading the disclaimer
• Document Search - locate the gray bar near the top of the screen and click "Online Marriage Application"
• Online Marriage Application - click "New"
• Complete all information as requested. Please fill in all names completely using full names - no initials or nicknames. Brides - please enter both your current last name AND your birth certificate last name, even if it is the same. Do not use abbreviations for street names or states. Do not use any punctuation.
• When completed, click "Submit"
• Review your information for accuracy and click "Confirm"
• The next screen will provide a number "ON-2010-####"
• Bring that number to the Clerk's Office along with driver's license/state ID and the required license fee (and certified copies of birth certificate(s) if you are under 21).
• The 3-day waiting period begins when the Affidavit is signed and the fee is paid in the Clerk's Office.