Register of Deeds

Libby Marsh-Shephard – Clerk / Register of Deeds

Contact Information:

Physical Address: 311 South Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647

Mailing Address: PO Box 399, Mio, MI 48647

Phone:  989-826-1110 / Fax: 989-826-1136

countyclerk@oscodacountymi.com

Office Hours: Mon – Fri* / 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. – CLOSED for lunch 12-1 p.m.

*Note: Closed on most Federal Holidays

No Appointment Required – Cash or Check Payments Accepted (No Credit or Debit Cards at this time)

The Oscoda County Register of Deeds Office is located in the Government Administration Building in downtown Mio, MI. Our professional and friendly staff receives, records, files, maintains and retrieves all documents relating to Real Estate in Oscoda County. These records date back to the late 1800’s.  Land records dating 1985 to current are stored electronically, and Records prior to 1985 are still searchable through microfiche.  Searchable online documents are current within 5 days of being recorded. Each new document is time/date stamped and carefully reviewed to ensure that it complies with all recording requirements. Each document is given a document number, indexed and scanned into digital recorded images so they are easily searchable.   

All Real Estate Records are public. Searches may be done in-office or online, and are searched by Property Owner’s Name. The Oscoda County Register of Deeds office has multiple computer terminals for use by the Public. Title Searches and document searches are not provided by this office, as we are a Recording Office. You are welcome to search for yourself, or if you prefer, you can contact a Title Company or Private Searcher to have a search done. Ownership of property is established according to the documents that are recorded by the Register of Deeds Office.

Documents are accepted for recording in the following manners:

• In person at the Register of Deeds Office – No appointment needed. 311 S Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647
• By Mail – Send documents by regular USPS to Register of Deeds, PO Box 399, Mio, MI 48647
• UPS or FEDEx – Send documents to Register of Deeds, 311 S Morenci Ave, Mio, MI 48647

NOTE: Self Addressed Stamped Envelopes are always appreciated for the return of your original documents!

For the convenience of our out-of-the-area customers, we also accept Electronic Recordings of Real Estate Land Records through any of the following Vendors:

• CSC Ingeo  (https://www.cscglobal.com)
• EPN (E-Recording Partners) (https://GOePN.com)
• Simplifile (https://simplifile.com)

NOTE: Some Certified Documents such as Court Documents and Death Certificates are NOT accepted through E-Recording! Contact our office to find out if your document is e-recordable.

Documents are not prepared by this office, nor do we have any legal forms.  We recommend you having an Attorney or Title Company prepare your legal documents for recording. However, if you have knowledge to properly prepare the document, you may do so yourself.  (www.MichiganLegalHelp.org and eforms.com are two sources of help for Michigan residents to prepare their own documents). We do not give legal advice as to how documents should be prepared.

Copies of any recorded document may be reproduced for a fee. Copies MUST be received in paper form – No PHOTOS! Contact our Register of Deeds Office with any questions you may have related to property recorded in Oscoda County.

Documents / Downloads

Online Land Records Search and Alerts

• Fidlar Laredo:  A subscription-based service that allows you to search multiple fields, save searches, print results and images of documents recorded at the Oscoda County Register of Deeds Office. Software download required. Contact the Register of Deeds Office for Subscription/Application information. Popular for high volume record searches.

• Fidlar Tapestry: This Pay-As-You-Go or Open Account Payment-based program is designed for the occasional user or those who want the freedom to search in multiple counties that use the Fidlar Technologies Records Management System. All you need is a web browser for 24/7 access to county land records. From the Tapestry Website, users can access information from all participating Counties. https://tapestry.fidlar.com/Tapestry2/

• Property Fraud Alert:  FREE SERVICE TO OSCODA COUNTY LAND OWNERS: According to the FBI, Property and Mortgage Fraud is the fastest growing white-collar crime. It can be as simple as someone recording a fraudulent document in the County Land Records or Register of Deeds Office, making it appear that they now own your home or property.  This program addresses potential Property Fraud and alerts the land owner in real time.   In November of 2024, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law Bills that significantly strengthen Property Owners Rights in this state. The Youngblood Law (HB-5598 & 5599) addresses Deed Fraud. These Bills make it a felony attached with prison time to draft and submit fraudulent documents to ANY Michigan register of Deeds office.  Fast & Easy to register and it is FREE!! Simply Call 1-800-728-3858, go online to https://propertyfraudalert.com/mioscoda or contact the Register of Deeds Office to sign up.

• Free Land Record Searches: https://mioscoda.fidlar.com/MIOscoda/DirectSearch/