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  1. Home

  2. Departments & Services

    1. Departments
      1. 911 Central Dispatch
        1. When to Call 911
        2. Text to 911
        3. Kids & 911
        4. Helpful Tips
        5. Address Signs
        6. Non-Emergency Public Safety & Local Utility Contact Information
        7. Business Emergency Contact Information Form (PDF)
        8. Special Details Information Form (PDF)
        9. 2022 Statistics
      2. Airport
      3. Clerk's Office
        1. Elections
          1. Campaign Finance
          2. Clerks & Voting Places
          3. Election Day Training (PPT)
          4. Election Results
          5. Filing Information for Candidates
          6. Voter Information Center
        2. Vital Records
          1. Birth Records
          2. Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
          3. DBA (Assumed Names)
          4. Death Records
          5. Genealogy
          6. Marriages
          7. Military Discharge (DD-214)
          8. Notary Public
          9. Veteran ID Cards
        3. Court Information & Forms
          Jury Duty
        4. Alpena County Directory
      4. Commissioners Office
      5. County Administrator
      6. Drain Commissioner
      7. Emergency Management
      8. Equalization Office
        1. Publications & Forms
          1. Address Change Request Form (PDF)
          2. Alpena Assessor Contact Info (PDF)
          3. Equalization Department Fee Schedule (PDF)
        2. Reports
          1. 2025
          2. 2024
          3. 2023
      9. Fairgrounds
      10. Home Improvement
        1. Funding Sources & Programs
          1. Housing Preservation Grant (USDA-Rural Development)
          2. MI-HOPE Energy-Efficiency (MSHDA)
          3. Program Income / Emergency Repair (MEDC)
        2. Types of Repairs
          1. Emergency Repair
          2. Energy Efficiency
          3. Housing Preservation
        3. Applying for Assistance
        4. Contractors
        5. Existing Mortgage / Homeowners
      11. Human Resources
      12. Maintenance
      13. Office of Public Conservator
        1. Conservatorships, Guardianships & Probate Court
          1. What is a Conservator?
          2. What is a Guardian?
        2. Fiduciaries & Veterans Benefits
          1. What is a Court-Appointed Fiduciary?
          2. What is a Federal Fiduciary?
          3. Contact the Veterans Administration
        3. Representative Payees & Social Security Benefits
          1. Contact the Social Security Administration
          2. What is a Representative Payee?
      14. Prosecuting Attorney
        1. Victim Rights
          1. VINE
          2. Apply for a Personal Protection Order
            1. Visit the County Clerks Office
            2. Contact Hope Shores Alliance
          3. Request a Police Report (PDF)
          4. Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services
          5. Victim Rights Brochure (PDF)
          6. Juvenile Victim Assistance (PDF)
          7. Victim Forms
          8. Restitution Claim Form (PDF)
          9. State of Michigan Victim Services
          10. Other Resources
        2. Paternity & Child Support
          1. Apply for Child Support or Paternity Establishment (PDF)
          2. Day Care Expense Form (PDF)
          3. DHHS Child Support Applications, Forms and Publications
          4. Fatherhood Brochure
          5. Michigan Legal Help (PDF)
          6. Paternity Establishment (PDF)
        3. Apply for a Personal Protection Order
          1. Contact Hope Shores Alliance
          2. Visit the County Clerk’s Office for an Application
        4. Request a Police Report (PDF)
        5. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request
        6. Find a Court Schedule
          1. 26th Circuit Court
          2. 88th District Court
        7. Find Case Status
          1. As the Victim
          2. As the Defendant
        8. Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM)
      15. Register of Deeds Office
        1. Recording Requirements (PDF)
        2. e-Recording (PDF)
        3. Fees (PDF)
        4. Register of Deeds FAQ (PDF)
        5. Land Record Search
        6. Passport Information (PDF)
        7. Transfer Tax Rate Chart (PDF)
      16. Treasurer’s Office
        1. Local Units of Government
          1. Assessors (PDF)
          2. Treasurers (PDF)
        2. Delinquent Property Taxes
          1. Financial Hardship
            1. Financial Hardship Extension Form (PDF)
            2. Hardship Application (PDF)
          2. Notice of Intention to Claim Interest in Foreclosure Sale Proceeds (PDF)
          3. Pay Delinquent Taxes Online
          4. Property Tax Foreclosure Timeline (PDF)
          5. Public Land Auction
          6. Tax Search
        3. Dog Licenses
          1. Dog License Application (PDF)
          2. Service Animals (PDF)
          3. Transfer of Ownership Form (PDF)
          4. Dog License Information (PDF)
        4. Fee Schedule
        5. Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
      17. Veteran’s Office
        1. Items to Bring
        2. Michigan Veterans Trust Fund
        3. Van Transportation
        4. Benefits
          1. State Veteran's Benefits
          2. Federal Veteran's Benefits
        5. Record Requests
        6. Additional Resources / Links
    2. County Services
      1. Parks & Recreation
        1. Alpena County Parks/Camping
          1. Alpena County Fairgrounds
          2. Beaver Lake Park
          3. Long Lake Park
          4. Manning Hill Park
          5. Sunken Lake Park
        2. Parks Commission
        3. Alpena County Parks Ordinance (PDF)
        4. Parks Customer Satisfaction Survey
        5. Meeting Dates
        6. Parks Meeting Minutes
      2. Plaza Pool
        1. Plaza Pool Homepage
        2. Programs
        3. Membership/Pricing
        4. Swim Lessons
        5. Plaza Pool Schedule
        6. Pool Rentals
        7. Safety Policy and Rules
      3. Property Taxes
      4. Medical Examiner (DOCX)
    3. Sheriff's Department
    4. Ordinance Enforcement
      Soil Erosion
    5. Other Services
      1. Alpena County Library
      2. Commission on Aging
      3. EMS / Rescue
      4. Health Department
      5. MSU Extension Office
      6. Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority
      7. Northern Lights Arena
      8. Youth & Recreation Committee
      9. Alpena County Land Bank Authority
      10. Materials Management Plan
      11. Opioid Remediation Steering Committee
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  3. Courts

    1. 26th Judicial Circuit Court
      1. Alpena Public Case Search
      2. Montmorency Public Case Search
      3. Circuit Court Resources
      4. State Resources
      5. Additional Resources
    2. 88th District Court
      1. Make a Payment - You will need Paycode 1038, and the case number and amount due to use this service
      2. Court Case Search
      3. Court Schedule
      4. Fines, Fees, Costs (PDF)
      5. Court Forms
      6. Jury Duty
      7. Marriages (PDF)
      8. Traffic Division
        1. Terms and Definitions Info Sheet (PDF)
        2. Civil Infraction - Defendant's Options (PDF)
        3. Request for Hearing for Civil Infraction (PDF)
        4. Request for Hearing for Misdemeanor (PDF)
      9. Civil & Small Claims Division (PDF)
      10. Criminal Division (PDF)
      11. Probation
        1. Probation Information Sheet (PDF)
        2. Probation Attached Report Form (PDF)
        3. AA Attendance Log (PDF)
        4. AA Attendance Log for Drug Court (PDF)
      12. Court Observed Holidays (PDF)
      13. Resources
        1. Court Forms
        2. Michigan Courts
        3. Michigan Court Rules
        4. Michigan Compiled Laws
        5. State of Michigan
        6. Michigan Department of State
        7. Michigan Legal Help
    3. Family Court
      1. Timely Submission of Reports Policy
      2. Family Court Resources
      3. State Resources
      4. Additional Resources
    4. Friend of the Court
      1. General Information & Forms
      2. Support
      3. Payments
        Forms
      4. Support Review
        1. 2021 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (PDF)
        2. MiChildSupport Calculator
        3. Support Forms
        4. Enforcement Options
        5. Arrearage Forgiveness
      5. Custody
      6. Parenting Time
        1. Parenting Time Forms
        2. Parenting Time Programs & Links
      7. Health Care Expenses
      8. Rights & Responsibilities
      9. Other Resources & Helpful Links
        1. Legal
        2. Support, Employment, MDHHS & Community Services
    5. Probate Court
      1. Probate Court Forms
      2. Michigan Legal Help
      3. Michigan State Bar
      4. Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health
      5. Michigan Dept. of Heath & Human Services
      6. Videos Guardian/Conservator Training
      7. Virtual Court Access
      8. Court Search
      9. FAQ's (PDF)
    6. Judges
    7. Jury Duty
    8. 26th Circuit Court Motion Day Calendars - 2026
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  4. About Us

    1. County Fee Schedule (PDF)
    2. Location and Maps
      1. County Office Locations
      2. BiPath Map
      3. Bicycle Trail Map
      4. City of Alpena Street Map
      5. Fairgrounds Campground Map (PDF)
      6. Beaver Lake Park Map (PDF)
      7. Long Lake Park Map (PDF)
      8. Sunken Lake Park Map (PDF)
    3. Items of Interest
      1. City Block Numbering
      2. City of Alpena Zoning
      3. City Voting Precinct
      4. City Truck Route
      5. Downtown District
    4. County Phone Directory
    5. PACE Program
    6. Publications
      1. Alpena County Recycling
      2. Alpena County Visitors Guide
      3. Calendar of Events
      4. Programs & Services for Adults in Alpena (PDF)
    7. Local Information
      1. Alpena Community College
      2. Alpena Public Schools
      3. Alpena Visitor's Bureau
      4. Downtown Development Authority
      5. Pure Michigan
      6. Michigan Voters Information
      7. National Association of Counties
      8. NEMCOG
      9. The Alpena News
      10. Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary
      11. True North Radio
      12. WATZ Radio
    8. Video Tour of Alpena County
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Locate Birth, Death, & Marriage Records
    2. Contact Us
    3. County Finances
    4. Find Assistance for Repairs to My Home
    5. Find Forms / Permits 
      1. Birth Certificates
      2. Dog Licenses
      3. Marriage Licenses
      4. Soil Erosion
      5. Winter Storage Agreement (PDF)
      6. Use of County Property Form (PDF)
      7. Use of County Property Guidelines (PDF)
      8. Central Dispatch - Business Emergency Contact Information (PDF)
      9. Central Dispatch - Special Details Information (PDF)
      10. Agreement for Rental or Use of Alpena County Fairgrounds - Buildings (PDF)
    6. Do a Tax Search
    7. Submit a FOIA Request
    8. Report a Concern
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  6. Government

    1. Agenda & Meeting Minutes
      1. Approved Meeting Minutes
      2. Boardbook Agendas & Meeting Packets
      3. Alpena County Meetings on Youtube
    2. Plans
      1. 2013 Alpena County Master Plan (PDF)
      2. 2021 Joint Master Plan (PDF)
      3. 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF)
      4. 2019 - 2023 Recreation Plan (PDF)
      5. Solid Waste Management Plan (PDF)
      6. 2024-2028 Updated Approved Alpena Area Joint Recreation Plan (PDF)
      7. Resolution 24-03 Joint Recreation Plan for "2024-2028 Approved Alpena Area Joint Recreation Plan" (PDF)
    3. County Policies & Ordinances
      1. Addressing Ordinance (PDF)
      2. Animal Control (PDF)
      3. Parking Ordinance (PDF)
      4. ORV Ordinance (PDF)
      5. Planning Ordinance (PDF)
      6. Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)
      7. Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance (PDF)
    4. Joint Agencies and Authorities
      1. Health Department
      2. MOA Solid Waste Authority
      3. MSU Extension
      4. Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health
      5. Northeast Michigan Counsel of Government
      6. Alpena Resource Recovery
    5. Munetrix
    6. Board of Commissioners
      1. Commissioners By District
      2. Youth & Recreation Committee
        1. 2025 Alpena County Youth and Rec Meeting Dates (PDF)
        2. 2025 Mini Grant Application Form (PDF)
      3. Parks and Recreation
      4. Standing Committees and Meeting Dates
      5. Various Board Apointments (PDF)
      6. Commissioner District Detail Maps (PDF)
      7. Alpena County Planning Commission
        1. Alpena County Master Plan (PDF)
        2. Coastal Resiliency Appendix 2021 (PDF)
        3. Planning Commission Ordinance (PDF)
        4. Resolution 24-03 Joint Recreation Plan (PDF)
        5. Updated Alpena Area Joint Recreation Plan Adopted Jan 4, 2024 (PDF)
      8. Older Person's Committee
        1. Older Person's Committee List (PDF)
        2. Millage Funds Awarded
          1. 2022 (PDF)
          2. 2023 (PDF)
          3. 2024 (PDF)
          4. 2025 (PDF)
    7. Elected Officials
      1. County Clerk
      2. County Treasurer
      3. Judges
      4. Register of Deeds
      5. Sheriff
        1. Administration
          1. Sheriff & Undersheriff
          2. Civil Process
          3. Fingerprints
            1. Concealed Pistol License (CPL) Fingerprints
            2. Civil / Applicant Fingerprints
            3. Court-Ordered Fingerprints
          4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
          5. Sex Offender Registry
          6. Traffic Crash Reports
        2. Contact Us
        3. Corrections & Jail
          1. Bond Agencies / Payments
          2. Commissary
          3. Current Inmates
          4. Inmate Mail
          5. Location
          6. Visits
        4. Employment
        5. Law Enforcement
          1. Animal Control
          2. Car Seat Inspection
          3. Community Watch
          4. Marine Division
          5. Patrol
          6. Snowmobile & ORV
          7. Vacation Check
          8. Autism Awareness Program (LEAAP)
      6. Prosecutor
      7. Drain Commissioner
    8. Local Government
      1. Charter Township of Alpena
      2. City of Alpena
      3. Green Township
      4. Long Rapids Township
      5. Maple Ridge Township
      6. Ossineke Township
      7. Sanborn Township
      8. Wellington Township
      9. Wilson Township
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  7. Materials Management Plan

    1. Materials Management Plan Homepage
    2. Documents and Helpful Links
    3. Materials Management Planning Committee Members
    4. MMP Committee Meeting Schedule
    5. Meeting Minutes
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