Treasurer's Office

Questions answered by phone or in person. We do not answer E-mails.


The office of the County Treasurer was established by the Michigan State Constitution (Article VII, Secton 4).

The four-year term of office is filled by partisan election. The duties and powers of the County Treasurer are provided by state law and by authorization of the county Board of Commissioners.

The two main roles of the treasurer are as the custodian of all county funds and the collector of taxes.

Additionally, the treasurer fulfills many other duties. The office is responsible for accounting of all revenue coming to the county for investments of idle funds, for the securities and monies held in financial institutions; collection of delinquent property taxes; reconveyance of property; certification of deeds and plat maps and other documents pertaining to tax histories and litigations; also selling dog licenses.

Some also serve as Treasurer and/or member of Building Authorities, Parks and Recreation Commissions, Library Boards, Local Development Companies, Economic Development Corporations, Retirement Commissions, Transportation Authorities, Airport Commissions, Planning Boards, Deferred Compensation Boards, Drainage Boards, and appointed Administrative Agents for Tax Administration Funds.

The functions of this office are dictated by state statutes, under the guidance of the Bureau of Local Government Services Audit Division and the State Treasury Department.

Please contact the Treasurer's Office at 517.279.4321 for more information. Questions not answered by e-mail.