Effective February 28, 2017 the Clerk’s Office will be closed for the lunch hour (12-1 p.m.) until further notice.

Bay County Clerk Office

The Bay County Clerk files and maintains all vital records including Birth, Death and Marriage certificates. Records date back as far as 1867.

Genealogy is researched Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m.to 4:00 p.m. Business professional names on assumed names and co-partnership forms are also issued from the Clerk.

The County Clerk serves as the Chief Election Officer and maintains an accreditation with the State of Michigan. The Clerk programs Optical Scan voting equipment to be utilized in every election. Legislation effective 1/1/05 places the County Clerk in charge of all school elections.

The County Clerk, with the assistance of local clerks, maintains a highly advanced statewide voter registration system known as QVF, the Qualified Voter File. Many states have followed the lead of Michigan election officials in this technology.

Campaign Finance reporting is held accountable under the watchful eye of the Clerk who files and scrutinizes reports of candidates, ballot question committees, and independent committees.

The office also secures military discharge records, verifies notary public applications for the state, and concealed weapons permits.

The County Clerk is also Clerk of the 18^th Judicial Circuit Court and maintains all court files.

The Clerk is a member of various committees by virtue of the office including: Plat Board; Gun Board; Board of Canvassers; Apportionment Committee; Election Commission; and Bay County Board of Commissioners.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE? CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE AFFIDAVIT OF IDENTITY AND RECEIPT OF FILING. IT MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE BAY COUNTY CLERK OFFICE NO LATER THAN APRIL 21, 2020 BY 4:00PM. DUE TO THE COVID-19 GUIDELINES, YOU CAN MAIL IT ALONG WITH A CHECK FOR $100.00 TO THE BAY COUNTY CLERK.

PRIMARY ELECTION, AUGUST 4, 2020 - CURRENT CANDIDATES LIST AS OF APRIL 8, 2020

PRECINCT DELEGATES (REPUBLICANS) AS OF APRIL 8, 2020

PRECINCT DELEGATES (DEMOCRATS) AS OF APRIL 8, 2020

MARCH 10, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

OFFICIAL RESULTS - SUMMARY REPORT MARCH 10, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

OFFICIAL RESULTS - SUMMARY REPORT - PREINCT BY PRECINCT MARCH 10, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY

Official Results - City of Essexville Charter Revision Commission Members write-in candidates

Current Notice

During the COVID-19 safe practice policy, County Clerk staff are in the office , however the building is closed to foot traffic. Customers are encouraged to use the VitalChek tab at the top of this page or by first class mail when possible to conduct County Clerk transactions. Where mandated services cannot be accomplished online or by mail, services may be rendered case-by-case. Please call the office at 989-895-4280 with any questions.

In case of an emergency, Please call Cynthia A. Luczak directly at 989-225-1759.

SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 BAY COUNTY, MICHIGAN

BAY CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS RESOLUTION

SPECIAL ELECTION TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 BAY COUNTY, MICHIGAN

FREELAND COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOLUTION

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BEING A PRECINCT DELEGATE? THE ATTACHED FORM MUST BE FILED IN PERSON BY MAY 5, 2020 @ 4:00PM

2020 Voter Guide

S.O.S. News Update - Online Voter Registration is Live, Presidential Primary Series, and More

Click here for more information.

To use this convenient website, visitors must currently have a Michigan Driver’s License or Personal Identification Card

and qualify to vote in the state of Michigan (i.e., citizen, age, residency).

Are you ready for Real ID? Click here for more information.

Voter Registration Statistics

County News article published 3/2/2020 Work at the local level vital for success of 2020 election

Hours of Operation

Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Closed for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00)

METHODS OF PAYMENT

We accept cash, checks and U.S. money orders at this time.

For your convenience an ATM machine is located outside of our 1st floor office. Coming Soon Credit Cards to be accepted

Genealogy Research
Wednesday & Thursday
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Computer terminals are available daily. Record retrieval will be limited to Wednesday and Thursday due to staff reductions.

BAY COUNTY DIRECTORIES

"Know Your County Officials", Current (2019) County Directories available at the Clerk's Office - FREE

Plat Books

2016 Bay County Plat Books are available for purchase - $30.00 Each