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Welcome from Register of Deeds
It is a pleasure to serve as Clinton County Register of Deeds and County Clerk. My offices strive to provide all of our customers with accurate and efficient service. Should you have an opportunity to do business with either the Office of Register of Deeds or the County Clerk, I hope your experience is pleasant and that my staff is able to fulfill your needs.
About the Register of Deeds
Deb Sutherland was appointed as County Clerk/Register of Deeds in April of 2022, effective July of 2022, by the Circuit Judges. Deb served as Chief Deputy Clerk/Register of Deeds for Diane Zuker from 1999 - 2022.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Register of Deeds is responsible for maintaining the land records system – a critical economic infrastructure for Clinton County. Our goal is to maximize access, accuracy, and performance of our system to assure the efficient transaction of business in the county.
Services
We provide other services to support the needs of residents including passport processing, notarial services, record copying, and basic property record searches.
Office Recognition
The Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors recognized the Deeds Office with the 2014 Register of Deeds Award.
For More Information
We are a source for businesses and residents who need assistance or want information related to general property transactions. Feel free to contact us with your questions, concerns or needs by email or by phone at 989-224-5270
Please Note: The Register of Deeds Office does not prepare or change documents and cannot provide legal assistance. Please contact an attorney for any legal questions you may have.
We do not have any blank deed forms available in our office. We suggest locating them on the internet, from a financial institution, legal advisor, attorney, title company or office supply store.
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Debra A. Sutherland
County Clerk/Register of Deeds
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Physical Address
100 E State Street
Suite 2500
St. Johns, MI 48879
Phone: 989-224-5270
Hours
Public counter business
Monday - Friday
8-noon & 1-4:30
(Closed noon-1 p.m.)
Office Hours/Phone 8-noon & 1-5
Passport Processing Hours
Monday - Friday
by Appointment8:30 a.m -11a.m / 1:30p.m - 4 p.m.