This Is Not a Government Office or Records Custodian. This private reference cannot obtain, certify, alter, or remove a record. Requests go to the office that maintains it. For emergencies, call 911. For stalking or harassment concerns, contact local law enforcement.
Looking for a Specific Record?
These are the quickest routes for frequently requested Grand Rapids records:
- Ownership or an address trail: use the Grand Rapids by-street directory
- Older directory volumes and prior households: use the Grand Rapids city directories
- One-person record verification: use the Grand Rapids resident lookup
- Office roles and record types: see Grand Rapids record custodians
- Offline material: make a focused request under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, 1976 PA 442, MCL 15.231 et seq., to the holding office
Kent County Clerk/Register of Deeds
300 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Clerk: 616-632-7640; Register: 616-632-7610
Weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Grand Rapids City Archives
223 Washington Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-456-4127 or 616-456-3114
Appointments are generally available weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.