What are Lansing Public Records?
Public records in Lansing include maps, writings, printings, photocopies, and other recordings that are received, maintained, stored, or shared by a public agency as it carries out official duties. However, Lansing public agencies may deny access to some records. Examples include information that would interfere with an active investigation; records that might cause an unnecessary invasion of privacy; or records that deprive a person of their right to a fair trial.
Lansing Crime Statistics
The Federal Bureau of Information provides public access to crime information through its Uniform Crime Reporting portal. In 2019, Lansing recorded 4,668 crimes, including 1,313 violent crimes and 3,355 property crimes. Recorded violent crimes were 12 murders, 140 rape incidents, 178 robberies, and 983 aggravated assaults. Property crimes recorded in the same year included 763 burglaries, 367 motor vehicle thefts, and 21 rape incidents.
Are Lansing Criminal Records Public?
Lansing criminal records are open to the public, subject to restrictions by statute or court order. However, records of ongoing investigations may not be public under Michigan law. Requestors may obtain criminal records from the Lansing Police Department.
How to Obtain Lansing Police Reports and Arrest Records?
Persons interested in Lansing arrest records or police reports may obtain them from the Lansing Police Department. The department maintains an open data platform where members of the public may search for related records, including police reports and arrest records. Parties may also send requests to the police department by filling the online request form or submitting a written request in person, by mail, email, or by fax. Written requests should be submitted via mail, fax, or email to:
FOIA COORDINATOR
Records Division
120 W. Michigan Avenue, 1st Floor
Lansing, MI 48993
Email: LPD.FOIA@lansingmi.gov
Fax: (517)377-0162
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Lansing
Registered Lansing sex offenders may be found using the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry. The registry allows interested parties to search for offenders in an area by providing the address, city, state, zip code, and zip plus. Searchers may also find offenders using their full name or city.
How to Find Lansing Inmate Records
Inmates in Lansing are held at the Ingham County Jail. Persons seeking Lansing inmate records may search online using the inmate locator. Inmates may be found by providing the full name or the inmate number. Alternatively, an interested party may call (517) 676-2431 or visit the jail at the following address:
630 N Cedar St,
Mason, MI 48854
How Do I Visit an inmate in Lansing Jail?
Visits to inmates in the Ingham County jail must be by video link. Inmates may receive visitors on-site via video link or by remote video visitation. Prospective visitors must register at least 24 hours before the visit, through the Securus platform. Visits may be booked online or through the video visitation kiosk located at either the jail lobby or the Human Services Building. Each visitor must present a valid photo ID and provide a telephone number and house address. An on-site visit may be done on weekdays at any time between 8 a.m. to 4 00 p.m. Visits are not a right for inmates and are only scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Court Records
Lansing is home to the 30th judicial Circuit Court, 54A District Court, and the Ingham County Probate Court. Members of the public may gain access to court dockets, case files, judgments, and court records through the clerks of court and other court-provided services.
Location Of Courts in Lansing
30th Circuit Court - Ingham
Veterans Memorial Courthouse
313 W Kalamazoo St
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 483-6500
54A District Court - Lansing
City Hall
124 W Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 483-4433
Ingham County Probate Court
Veterans Memorial Courthouse
313 W Kalamazoo St
Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 483-6300
Fax: (517) 483-6150
Are Lansing Court Records Public?
Lansing court records are public records, subject to the provisions of state and federal law, court rules, or the court’s discretion to classify certain records as confidential.
How to Obtain Lansing Civil Court Case Records
Civil case records from the Circuit Court and the Probate Court may be obtained online or through the clerk of the circuit court who serves both courts. Online searches may be carried out using the Ingham County Court Record Search platform. Interested persons may filter the search using the following
- The court to be searched
- First name
- Last name or business name
- Date of birth
- Party Type
- Case type
Parties may search by case number using the case number search portal and choosing ‘civil’ under the case type.
Alternatively, interested persons can submit record requests to the clerk’s office by calling (517) 483-6500 ext. 6816, sending a fax to (517) 483-650 or by email. A request may be submitted in person on weekdays during business hours or by mail along with a self-addressed envelope to:
Circuit Court Clerk’s Office,
313 West Kalamazoo Street,
Lansing, MI 48933
Civil case records at the District Court may be found using the Micourt Case Search portal by providing party names or case numbers.
How to Obtain Lansing Criminal Court Records
Criminal case records from the Circuit and Probate Courts may be obtained online or from the Circuit Court Clerk. Interested persons may search by inputting the following details
- The court to be searched
- First name
- Last name or business name
- Date of birth
- Party Type
- Case type
Parties may also provide case numbers through the case number search portal by selecting ‘criminal’ under the case type. For criminal case records, the party’s date of birth must be provided.
Alternatively, record seekers may send applications to the Clerk’s Office by phone to (517) 483-6500 ext. 6816, fax to (517) 483-650 or by email. A request may be submitted in person on weekdays during business hours or by mail along with a self-addressed envelope to:
Circuit Court Clerk’s Office,
313 West Kalamazoo Street,
Lansing, MI 48933
Persons seeking criminal case records from the District Court may use the Micourt Case Search portal and enter party names and case numbers.
What are Lansing Vital Records?
Lansing vital records are recorded details of important life events that happen in the city. These records contain information on deaths, births, marriages, and divorces. Interested parties may obtain Lansing vital records through county or state authorities.
Where and How to Obtain Lansing Divorce Records
Lansing divorce records are obtainable from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) or the Ingham Circuit Court Clerk. The MDHHS can provide members of the general public with a certified copy of a divorce record or a divorce verification. A certified divorce record will cost $34 as payment for the search and one certified copy. Additional copies cost $16 each. A divorce verification costs $18, plus $12 for an expedited search. Applications for either of these may be in person or via mail. Applicants may fill the relevant form and take it to the vital records office at the following address, between 8 00 a.m. and 5 00 p.m. on weekdays:
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
The completed form may also be sent by mail to
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
Copies of the divorce decree are requestable from the Ingham Circuit Court Clerk. An interested party may search divorce records online using the Ingham County Court Record Search platform. Alternatively, persons may submit record requests to the Clerk’s Office by fax to (517) 483-650, calling (517) 483-6500 ext. 6816, or by email. In-person requests may be brought to the Clerk’s Office on weekdays during business hours or by mail along with a self-addressed envelope to:
Circuit Court Clerk’s Office,
313 West Kalamazoo Street,
Lansing, MI 48933
Where and How to Get Public Lansing Marriage Records
Lansing marriage records may be obtained from the MDHHS or the Ingham County Clerk. The MDHHS provides access to certified copies of a marriage record or a verification of the marriage record. There are no restrictions on who may obtain a marriage record in the state.
Applications for either of these may be by mail or in person. Applicants may complete the required form and submit it to the vital records office on weekdays between 8 00 a.m. and 5 00 p.m.
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Applicants may also mail the completed form to
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
An interested party may obtain a Lansing marriage certificate from the Ingham County Clerk by sending a completed Marriage Certificate Request Form to the County Clerk by email, fax, or post. Email and fax requests should be sent to inghamclerk@ingham.org and (517) 676-7254, respectively. Alternatively, parties may mail the completed form to:
Ingham County Clerk,
P.O. Box 179,
Mason, MI 48854
The first copy costs $30, with additional copies costing $10 each.
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Lansing
Lansing marriage records are considered public records. All interested persons may request and obtain copies.
Where and How to Find Lansing Birth Records
Lansing birth records are not available to the public for 100 years after the birth. To obtain a birth record within this period, the requester must be one of the following and present a valid photo ID:
- The registrant
- Parents of the registrant
- The legal guardian of the registrant (must provide evidence of guardianship)
- The registrant’s attorney (must present a valid means of identification along with the registrant’s valid ID. Must also include an Attorney Number and a signed letter-headed declaration of representation)
- Any person with a valid court order mandating the release of the record
Where the registrant is dead, the birth record may be released to any member of the public that provides the registrant’s death certificate. Lansing birth certificates may be obtained from the MDHHS or the Ingham County Clerk. While access to a certified copy of a birth record is restricted to eligible parties, members of the general public may obtain a verification of a marriage record. Applications for the certified birth record or a record verification may be submitted by mail or in person to the vital records office located at:
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
The completed form may also be sent by mail to
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
A Lansing birth certificate may be obtained from the Ingham County Clerk by sending a completed Birth Record Request Form to the County Clerk by email, fax, or post. Email and fax requests should be sent to inghamclerk@ingham.org and (517) 676-7254, respectively. Requesters will be charged $30 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy.
Ingham County Clerk,
P.O. Box 179,
Mason, MI 48854
Where and How to Find Lansing Death Records
Lansing death records are public records that may be obtained either through the MDHHS or the Ingham County Clerk. At the MDHHS, interested persons may obtain a certified copy of a death record or a verification of a death record. Applications for the certified death record or a record verification may be in person or through the mail. Mail and in-person requests are processed at the vital records office:
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
The completed form may also be sent by mail to
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
Interested parties may obtain a death certificate from the Ingham County Clerk by sending a completed death certificate request form and the required payment to the County Clerk by email, fax, or post. Applications by email or fax must be paid for by debit or credit cards only. Applications by post may be paid for using a check, money order, or credit/debit card. Fax and mail requests should be sent using the following information:
Ingham County Clerk,
P.O. Box 179,
Mason, MI 48854
Fax: (517) 676-7254
The initial copy of the death certificate costs $30, with additional copies costing $10 each. Parties may choose to expedite a request by paying an additional fee of $40.
