A deed is a legal document that transfers property ownership from one party to another, and it serves as official proof of ownership once recorded. In Genesee County, all deeds are recorded and indexed with the Register of Deeds, which maintains a searchable database of these records.

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Searching for Deed Records Online

Residents can look up deed records online through a free Direct Search tool, which provides index information with the option to purchase document images, or through a Property Record Single Name Search for $8.95 per name. A subscription option through Laredo is also available for those who need ongoing access, and Genesee County offers electronic recording through three eRecording service companies: CSC, ePN, and Simplifile. It’s worth noting that records prior to 1983 are not accessible online, though historical index books from 1736 to 1772 do include images, which are accessible through the Laredo subscription service.

Other Types of Property Records

Beyond deeds, several other types of property records are essential for understanding ownership, value, and legal claims on real estate. Property appraisals and parcel information are maintained by the Genesee County Equalization Department’s Land Records Section, which assigns permanent parcel numbers, processes property divisions and combinations, and maintains property descriptions and section maps for the county (excluding the City of Flint). Property transfers must also be recorded with the Register of Deeds to become part of the public record; recording a document doesn’t make it legal, but it does make it public. This distinction matters for anyone verifying ownership history or preparing for a real estate transaction.

Liens and mortgages affecting real estate in Genesee County are recorded and indexed in the same searchable database maintained by the Register of Deeds, making it possible to check for outstanding claims against a property before buying or selling. For tax and parcel data, the Genesee County GIS Department offers an interactive GIS Data Viewer and can process requests for historical aerial imagery. Anyone needing detailed parcel information, maps, or digital files can contact the Land Records Section directly at (810) 257-3074 or reach the GIS Department at (810) 257-3163.