Kent County White Pages

Kent County White Pages connect you with people search tools, phone listings, and public records for the Grand Rapids metro area. Kent County is the fourth most populated county in Michigan and home to over 657,000 residents. White Pages searches here pull from property records, court databases, voter rolls, and online directories. The county runs several search portals including a GIS viewer, inmate lookup, and court name search. This guide covers all the ways to find people in Kent County using White Pages and public records.

Kent County White Pages Online

Whitepages.com is one of the most used White Pages tools for Kent County. Enter a name, add Grand Rapids or Wyoming as the city, and the site returns phone numbers, addresses, and age data for matches. Kent County has a large population, so filtering by city or ZIP code helps narrow results. The site pulls from public records, phone books, and utility connections.

Addresses.com gives you a second free White Pages option for Kent County. The search works much the same. You enter a name and get back contact info, relatives, and address history. Both sites cover every ZIP code in Kent County from Grand Rapids to Kentwood to the smaller townships east of the city.

Kent County Register of Deeds

The Kent County Register of Deeds is at 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The phone number is 616-632-7610. This office keeps all property ownership records for Kent County. You can search by last name, first name, date range, document type, or book and page. Name searches cover both grantor and grantee indices for complete results.

Recording fees in Kent County are $30 for a standard document. Extra pages cost $3 each. Non-conforming documents get a $25 penalty. Copies are $1 per page. Certified copies run $5 per document. These fees follow state law and the indexing rules under MCL 565.412. Plat recordings cost $44 for an 18x24 sheet or $69 for 24x36, plus $25 per added page.

The Kent County GIS viewer shown above lets you search property data by address or parcel number. It shows ownership info, tax assessments, zoning, and aerial photos overlaid on a map.

The GIS property viewer is a strong White Pages tool for Kent County. You can click on a parcel or search by address to see the owner name, mailing address, assessment values, school district, voting precinct, and flood zone data. This level of detail goes well past what a basic phone directory offers. The viewer also shows parcel boundaries, zoning districts, and aerial photography.

Kent County Court Records

The 17th Circuit Court sits at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW in Grand Rapids. The phone number is 616-632-5220. The court handles civil, criminal, and family cases for all of Kent County. The Circuit Court Name Search lets you look up cases by party name online. Results show case numbers, filing dates, and the names of all parties. This is a free tool.

The Probate Court Name Search covers estate and guardianship cases. You can search by name to find probate filings, which often include address and family data. The 63rd District Court also offers online case search and payment tools.

The Kent County Inmate Lookup shown above lets you search current jail inmates by name. Results show booking info, charges, bond amounts, and court dates.

The Kent County Sheriff's Office sits at 701 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, phone 616-632-6100. The office provides inmate lookup, accident reports, incident reporting, and personal protection order requests. All of these tools can surface names and addresses that tie into a Kent County White Pages search.

FOIA for Kent County White Pages

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act applies to every Kent County office. Under MCL 15.231, any person can request public records from county departments. The county must respond in 5 business days. Written notice allows a 10-day extension. FOIA gives you access to records that the county's online portals may not cover, making it a valuable White Pages research tool.

Copy fees range from $0.25 to $2.00 per page. Search fees run $5 to $12 per name. Fee waivers exist for public assistance recipients and nonprofits. If your request is denied, you have appeal rights under MCL 15.240 through the agency head or circuit court.

Find People in Kent County

Voter registration records round out the White Pages tools for Kent County. The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check voter status and find addresses for registered voters. Under MCL 168.492, voter records include names, home addresses, and precinct assignments. The Secretary of State manages the Qualified Voter File for the whole state.

The OTIS offender search from the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks people in the state system. Search by name or MDOC number. Results show current facility, conviction info, and release dates. This is free to use and covers all Michigan counties.

• Use Whitepages.com for quick name and phone lookups
• Search property records through the Register of Deeds
• Check the GIS viewer for address and ownership data
• Look up court cases through the Circuit Court Name Search
• File FOIA requests for records not posted online

Cities in Kent County

Kent County includes Grand Rapids and Wyoming, both of which have their own White Pages search pages on this site.

Nearby Counties

These Michigan counties border Kent County. Each offers its own White Pages and public record search tools.