Research Info
In-house research hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, *open during lunch*.
Online searching is available 24/7 using, Doxpop. If you are having trouble signing up for online services, please call a Doxpop representative at 1-866-369-7671.
eRecord Your Documents
The Bay County Register of Deeds office offers eRecording as a safe and secure option for delivering your documents to the county for recording. You may now eRecord all of your title documents online by visiting one of our eRecording partners:
PROPERTY FRAUD PROTECTION
POST-FRAUD PROTECTION
Sign up for our FREE property fraud alert system at Doxpop Property Watch. Doxpop Property Watch will notify you, via e-mail, if someone is trying to transfer your land title. If you need help signing up for Doxpop Property Watch, please contact a Doxpop representative at 1-866-369-7671.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
October 19, 2015, a separate check of $5 made payable to the Bay County Treasurer is required for all tax certifications.
January 1, 2018, all documents will be numbered using a Document Number, we will no longer be using Liber/Page.
When recording by USPS, UPS, or FedEx, you must send a self addressed stamp envelope for return mailing.
BAY COUNTY SEARCH LINKS
RECORDING INFORMATION
AFFILIATED ASSOCIATIONS
- Michigan Association of Register of Deeds (MARD)
- Property Records Industry Association (PRIA)
- Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO)
- United County Officers Association (UCOA)
- Bay County Realtors Association
CEMETERY DIRECTORY
CITIES OF BAY COUNTY
BAY COUNTY, CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS CONTACT INFORMATION
MICHIGAN.GOV LINKS
MICHIGAN.GOV FORMS
- Agricultural Affidavit
- Property Transfer Affidavit
- Request to Rescind Qualified Agricultural Property Exemption