Register of Deeds

Please note: National Deed Service has written to many residents offering to sell them a copy of their deed for $69.50. Please tell anyone who asks, they can get a copy of their deed for $1.00 a page (most deeds are 1-2 pages) in our office, and our office will certify your deed for an additional $1.00.

Gary Scholten
"As your Register of Deeds I work to make sure your documents are complete and ready for recording by following state statute and upholding the law. I listen to you for new ideas resulting in a user friendly environment. Under my leadership, this office has taken action offering you quality service with new technology and equipment from staff who are highly skilled. It is an honor to serve you as your Register of Deeds."
 - Gary Scholten

Gary Scholten, Register of Deeds
Katherine Haiker, Chief Deputy Register of Deeds

Main Office and Recording Office
12220 Fillmore Street, Room 146
West Olive, MI 49460
Phone: (616) 994-4510

Research Library 414 Washington Avenue, Room 305
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Phone:
Grand Haven (616) 846-8295, ext. 4510
Holland (616) 994-4510
Hudsonville/Jenison (616) 662-3100, ext. 4510
Allendale/Coopersville (800) 764-4100, ext. 4510

Fax: (616) 994-4521
Email: register@miottawa.org

Office Hours

Main Office and Recording Office:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Research Library
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 5:00 p.m.

Warranty Deeds Recorded

Month 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
January 625 479 466 414 270
February 475 439 456 355 214
March 603 546 421 386 305
April 587 515 436 428 332
May 685 565 651 423  
June 775 620 531 461  
July 689 557 540 434  
August 767 585 581 448  
September 726 557 520 425  
October 701 592 525 429  
November 588 508 472 305  
December 587 461 426 297  

Mortgage Foreclosure Statistics

Online Property Access (no fee)

Go to the online Property Search, click on "Begin Search" under Public Users. You can search by name, address or parcel number.

Note: Because records held in the Register of Deeds Office are public your recorded documents may be copied, catalogued and made available online from commercial vendors for their profit.

Office Information

The Office of the Register of Deeds was organized when Ottawa County was first established in 1834. In that time, 28 persons have served as Register of Deeds. The Register of Deeds office records over 120 different documents (instruments). Only original documents can be recorded. The document can be sent or brought in to our office for recording. The document is kept by our office until the recording process is completed and then is returned to the person/organization who submitted the document.

The Register of Deeds staff review documents, before recording, to insure they meet State Statute Recording Requirements. The Register of Deeds staff cannot give legal advice. The recording of your document, by this office, does not make your document legal. It makes your document public.