Monthly Newsletter Edition #1
ATTENTION:
For information regarding Lake County Trial Court please call 231-745-4614
Lake County Emergency Management
& Homeland Security
On June 8th, 2020, the Lake County Courthouse will be open to the general public in accordance with Executive Order 2020-97, and Executive Order 2020-110. In the weeks leading up to the scheduled opening, county departments have been providing services to the public via phone and internet as well as through scheduled appointments. All visitors will be screened at security regarding COVID-19. They must wear a face covering, and adhere to social distancing measures.
The courts are regulated by the State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). They will put out their own release regarding opening.
Any questions can be directed to County Administrator, Tobi Lake at (231)745-6231 or tlake@co.lake.mi.us
We encourage conducting business with the courthouse remotely as much as possible. Below is a list of department contact information and instructions.
Lake County Building Department
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
(231)745-2775 or by fax at (231)745-6224. Will be staffed at all times.
Lake County Treasurer’s Office
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
(231)745-2723. Forms (change of address, tax/property) can be found online: Website: www.lakecounty-michigan.com
Lake County Clerk’s Office / Register of Deeds
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
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.