They are indexed in ledger books by both grantor and grantee. Most land records are one or two pages in length. Platte maps for all townships are also available. These maps include the names of property owners at the time they were made. Several genealogists may do research at the same time.
Clerks are available for assistance.
A research room is available. These records may be found in the Land register's office on the lower floor of the county courthouse. See County Clerk's address above. Tax rolls are available only for recent years. Records older than three or four years are in the possession of the Shiawassee County Historical Society.