Lake County Emergency Management
& Homeland Security
May 22nd, 2020
Due to the pandemic, Coronavirus COVID-19, on March 16th, 2020, the Lake County Courthouse closed to the general public. Effective Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 the Lake County Courthouse will be open to appointment only until further notice. Below is a list of instructions to continue operations with the various Lake County Departments located inside of the Lake County Courthouse. Please try to conduct business online and/or over the phone as much as possible.
Members of the general public will be screened at the entrance regarding COVID-19. If you have a temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (temperature will be taken), or say yes to any of the screening questions, you will be denied entrance.
Members of the general public must wear a mask inside of the Lake County Courthouse. See Governor’s Executive Order 2020-96 regarding face coverings: Rules governing face coverings. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any individual able to medically tolerate a face covering must wear a covering over his or her nose and mouth—such as a homemade mask, scarf, bandana, or handkerchief—when in any enclosed public space.
Lake County Building Department
Open for appointments only. Go to www.lakecounty-michigan.com. Here you will find Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical permit applications that can be printed out and faxed to (231)745-7214 or mailed to 800 10th Street Suite 110, Baldwin, Michigan 49304. Or if you can scan in or take a photo of the application, both sides, and send to, bldgdept@co.lake.mi.us. Permits can be paid over the phone with credit cards or debit. The staff will be in the office each day and can be reached at (231)756-2722 to assist you. Inspections will not be affected in any way at this time. Please call to make an appointment for the inspection that you may require. Although Building Permits can be faxed, scanned or mailed, significant documents such as Blue Prints will have to be mailed.
Lake County Prosecutor’s Office
Open by appointment only or court appearance. Please call (231)745-2775 or by fax at (231)745-6224. Will be staffed at all times.
Lake County Treasurer’s Office
Open by appointment only. The Treasurer’s Office will be taking in payments by Credit Cards and directing people how to pay as they call in, also collecting the heads of department monies as usual, mail and banking will be the same. TO PAY DELINQUENT TAXES USING A DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD:
Govpaynow.com pay location code 1829
Or
Call 1-888-604-7888
pay location code 1829
YOU MAY ALSO DROP OFF PAYMENTS IN THE DROP BOX LOCATED IN THE LOBBY OF THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE.
TO OBTAIN THE AMOUNT OWED FOR DELINQUENT TAXES:
www.lakeco.is.bsasoftware.com
or
call (231)745-4622
Lake County Equalization Department
By appointment only. Call (231)745-2723. (1) person maximum. Forms (change of address, tax/property) can be found online: Website: www.lakecounty-michigan.com
Lake County Clerk’s Office / Register of Deeds
By appointment only. No more than (2) people maximum. Online searches/forms (courthouse wedding information, marriage licenses, general election information, vital statistics, DBA’s, CPL applications, military discharge, notary, fee schedules, online voter registration) can be done at the Register of Deeds page at http://www.lakecounty-michigan.com/Courthouse/RegisterofDeeds.aspx
Lake County Trial Court / Offices
Open to court required appearances.
Lake County Emergency Management Information
Information for Community Supports
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Conronavirus Disease Update
In order to reach out to our vulnerable population and citizens of Lake County, beyond the internet, updates via periodic Emergency Management Flyers with Edition #’s will be distributed.
The flyers can be distributed in different ways:
Meals on Wheels program
Baldwin Schools lunch program
Lake County Emergency Management (231) 745-6205
Lake County Clerk (231) 745-2725
Township and Village officials
Churches
Yates Dial-A-Ride
Senior Centers
DHHS
CMH
Lake County Central Dispatch (231) 745-2711 to get on the mailing list for Flyers and sign up for CodeRed
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Notice
Please see Michigan DHHS Flow Chart regarding if you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 & Steps to Prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
Michigan DHHS Flow Chart
Steps to Prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick.
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Lake County Press Release March 16th, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 COVID-19
On March 10th, 2020, Michigan Governor Whitmer declared a State of Emergency regarding the pandemic, Coronavirus COVID-19.
Effective March 16th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m., the Lake County Courthouse will be closed to the general public until further notice. This is to ensure the safety of our public and employees in preventing the spread of this virus.
Please visit the Lake County website www.lakecounty-michigan.com. for a list of departments and updated information. We will continue operations with the various Lake County Departments located inside of the Lake County Courthouse.
Any non-emergency related questions can be found by the below websites. 2-1-1 is another resource regarding information.
Any questions contact County Administrator, Tobi Lake at (231) 745-6231 or tlake@co.lake.mi.us-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Updated Courthouse Information as of March 19th 2020
Contact Information
County Administration - 745-6231
Building Department - 745-2722
Couny Clerk - 745-2725
E-911 - 745-2711
Equalization - 745-2723
Family Court - 745-4614
Maintenance - 745-3821
Prosecutor's Office - 745-2775
Sheriff's Office - 745-2712
Lake County Jail - 745-6201
Treasurer's Office - 745-4622
Trial Court - 745-4614
Emergency Mangement - 745-6205
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How COVID-19 Spreads
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html
MDHHS COVID-19 website
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus
District Health Department #10
https://www.dhd10.org/coronavirus/
Lake County Government Serves the community interests of its citizens through the process of
representation and proactive local government. The County delivers its many services with fiscal
responsibility and appreciation of the community's rich diversity, while protecting its environmental
resources and promoting a high quality of life for all its citizens. Lake County Government
strives to maintain the highest standard of conduct and service in its countywide leadership role.