Alphabetical name indexes are at the front of each volume. The court orders are documents prepared twice a year that identify those persons who have qualified for U.S. citizenship. These papers are the judge's order granting petitions for naturalization, and simply list date and name of individual. Records are organized by county. Generally speaking, declarations, oaths, and petitions, along with court orders, and certificates of naturalization are organized chronologically while declarations of intention and petitions and records are arranged alphabetically by surname.
Available indices vary by county.
In addition to county circuit courts, naturalization papers could also be filed with the Federal district courts in Michigan.