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.

"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

414 Washington Avenue, Room 305
P.O. Box 265
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Phone:
Grand Haven (616) 846-8346
Holland (616) 392-3111, ext. 8346
Hudsonville/Jenison (616) 662-3100, ext. 8346
Allendale/Coopersville (800) 764-4111, ext. 8346

Fax: (616) 846-8131
Email: register@co.ottawa.mi.us

Office Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Warranty Deeds Recorded

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

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.