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Property Resources & Deeds

Deeds Search & Document Retrieval Search and purchase documents on file with the Kent County Register of Deeds. Certified copies can also be ordered, and will be mailed.
Property / Parcel Lookup View delinquent tax status, sales history and tax description of a property in Kent County. Information is updated at the end of each annual assessment cycle.
Well & Septic Permit Request & Evaluations Submit a request for inspection of new or replacement well and/or septic permits.

Business

Bidder Registration Process Register to become a bidder in Kent County; registered bidders are notified of any new bids or requests for proposals issued by Kent County.
Business Name Search Search for businesses registerd in Kent County by either Business Name or Owner Last Name.
Buyer & Commodity Code Search Search for a Kent County Buyer based on the commodity type. Search results will provide name, address, phone, fax and email of a person within Kent County to speak with.

Courts & Sheriff

17th Circuit Court Hearing Schedule Hearing schedules for a specific case can be accessed using a Party Last Name and either the Party First name or Date of hearing. Hearing schedules are provided for domestic relations, civil, criminal and family cases.
17th Circuit Court Jury Duty Lookup If a Jury Summons has been received, verification of time and location to report is given. A participant number to determine the status of the Jury Summons.
17th Circuit Court Name Search Court records can be searched; criminal cases go back to 1996 and civil cases date to 1987. Date of Birth is required for criminal cases.
17th Circuit Court Payments Pay for associated fines, fees or other costs associated with a court case.
Accident Reports Retrieve accident reports by providing any two of the following: an incident number, last name of driver, or date of accident.
Friend of The Court Email Quickly email the Friend of the Court regarding a case-specific inquiry.
Inmate Lookup View information about currently incarcerated inmates, including visitiation hours.
Sheriff - Citizen Survey Fill out a survey about the Kent County Sheriff's Department.

Certified Vital Records

Birth Certificates Birth Certificates can be ordered online if the birth occured after 1867 in Kent County.
Death Records Searchable Death Records are limited to death certificates issued by Kent County.
Marriage Records

Searchable Marriage Records are limited to marriage applications issued by Kent County.

Business Name Search Search for businesses registerd in Kent County by either Business Name or Owner Last Name.

Health & Environment

Dead Bird/Animal Reporting Information regarding any observed sick, injured or dead animals or birds can be reported.
Dog License Renewal Dog license can be renewed online yearly, based on the Animal's ID Number and the Owner's Last Name.
Restaurant Inspection Reports View Health Department inspection reports for food service establishments in Kent County.
Household Hazardous Waste Appointment Request Request an appointment to safely dispose of household hazardous wastes.

Parks & Leisure

John Ball Zoo Park Reservation System John Ball Zoo allows online reservations for areas of the park.
Millennium Park Beach & Splashpad Passes Order season passes for Millennium Park Beach and Splashpad.
Parks Reservation System The Kent County Parks Department offers online reservations up to a year in advance.

Additional Information

Food Poison Reporting To report a case of food poisoning, it must be done through the Food Safety & Toxicology department at Michigan State University.
Restaurant Inspection Reports View Health Department inspection reports for food service establishments in Kent County.
Park Directory A description of all Kent County Parks is listed, including Maps of the Park relative to each other, and their features.
Personal Protection Order Request This form can be printed, filled out and mailed to the court. The form provides complete instructions for filing the Personal Protection Order Request, and must be legible to be processed.