Sanilac County, Michigan, comprises four cities, nine villages, and 26 townships. Property records in Sanilac County, MI, encompass essential information about real estate ownership and characteristics. These records are crucial in legal proceedings, transactions, and property evaluations, contributing to informed decision-making.

As per Sanilac County property records, the average home values hovers around $145,746, while the median monthly rental charges cost $802. The data also indicate that the county's households generate a median salary of $57,189, and the collected median property taxes from homeowners have an average rate of 1%.

In Sanilac County, MI, property records are managed by the Register of Deeds. This office handles documents related to real estate and personal property within the county, which include mortgages and deeds of all types, such as warranty deeds and quit claim deeds, liens against properties, and property leases.

These property instruments can be accessed through the Sanilac County Internet Land Records Search System. In this online portal, individuals can access records by clicking "Guest Login" to search by name. Guests can search the index at no cost and purchase PDF copies of documents using a credit card, with a fee of $1 per page. An additional online transaction fee of $5 per order applies.

Records can also be accessed by visiting the Register of Deeds office at Courthouse, 60 W. Sanilac / P.O. Box 168, Sandusky, MI. Copies of Sanilac County property records obtained directly from the office cost $1 per page, while certified copies incur an additional $5 per document. For plat and atlas records, the fees are $3 and $2 each, respectively.

If the property records lack zoning classifications, dial 810-648-2933 Ext 8201 to have the county Planning Commission investigate. For land not governed by them, contact the associated municipal planning or zoning regulator for verification.