Clerk / Register Of Deeds
JOEL VANDEVELDE
COUNTY CLERK / REGISTER OF DEEDS
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am - 4pm
Address: 101 Court Street, Munising, MI. 49862
Phone: (906) 387-7067
Fax: (906) 387-2156
Email: jvandevelde@algercounty.gov
The County Clerk is an officer of the County whose duties are prescribed by State law. The Clerk’s Office maintains birth and death records, marriage licenses, assumed business names, concealed pistol licenses, notary public records, voter registration records, veteran discharge records, and circuit court records. The Clerk is the Chief Election Officer of the County.
The County Clerk is also in care of the county seal, all records, books and papers pertaining to the office.
In addition, the Clerk administers the Courthouse payroll and accounts payable for the County. The Clerk also executes the majority of County contracts and obligations.
The Register of Deeds is an officer of the County whose duties are prescribed by State law. It is the filing office for all official recording of all legal documents affecting real property.
The Staff
Cheri Goetz
Chief Deputy Administrative Assistant
You can reach her at (906) 387-7032 or cgoetz@algercounty.gov
Paula Kinnunen
Circuit Court Clerk
Paula’s main duties are handling and maintaining the circuit court records.
You can reach her at (906) 387-7053 or pmannisto@algercounty.gov
Carmon Decet
Chief Deputy Register of Deeds
Carmon’s main duties are handling and maintaining the real estate records.
You can reach her at (906) 387-7034 or cdecet@algercounty.gov
Tanya Borowski
Deputy Clerk
Tanya’s main duties are handling and maintaining vital records and accounts payable.
You can reach her at (906) 387-7033 or tborowski@algercounty.gov
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