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Baraga County
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Baraga County
Websiteurl
keweenawbay.org
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1875
Descriptiontext

Baraga County is a county-level government entity in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, established in 1875 with its county seat at L'Anse. It operates as the sole statutory provider of municipal services within its geographic boundary, delivering functions across 14 internal departments: County Commissioners, Treasurer, Clerk & Register of Deeds, Equalization, Sheriff, District Court, Circuit Court, Probate Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Road Commission, Emergency Management, Veterans' Affairs, and Parks & Recreation. The organization is governed by a five-member elected Board of Commissioners and operates under Michigan state law as a political subdivision of the state.

Beyond core government services, Baraga County functions as an integrated local development platform through three coordinated arms: the County Government itself, the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce (supporting local businesses via networking, a member directory, scholarships, and sponsorship), and the Economic Development Corporation (providing business toolkits, a real estate finder, government relations advocacy, and entrepreneurship webinars). Service delivery occurs through in-person county offices at the Baraga County Administration Building (2 S. Main Street, L'Anse), online self-serve portals for vital records and tax information, and six township/village locations across the county. Marketing reaches residents, businesses, and tourists through the keweenawbay.org website, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, email newsletters, and a calendar of community events including the L'Anse Waterfront Concert Series and Chamber Golf Tournament.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal — a static informational WordPress-style website rather than a software product — and the entity derives revenue from a mix of statutory fees (vital records at $10 per certified copy, document recording at $30 flat, dog licensing $7-$20, real estate transfer tax at $8.60 per $1,000, passport acceptance fees, delinquent tax administration charges), property taxes, and state revenue sharing. Customer segments are horizontally segmented across local businesses, county residents, and tourists/outdoor enthusiasts, all served through a horizontal civic service model.

Short descriptiontext

Baraga County is a Michigan Upper Peninsula county government providing administrative, judicial, public safety, tax, elections, and economic development services to residents, local businesses, and visitors in and around L'Anse, operating through an integrated County Government, Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development Corporation.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLanse, United States
HQ citystring
Lanse
HQ countrystring
United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices9 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
county government services, economic development, chamber of commerce, vital records services, public administration
Industry1 code
1Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs)
CodeBPAIACAJPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Civic and Social Organizations8134
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
Product category
County Government Administration
Marketing channels8 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details9 tiers
1Birth and Death Certificates
ModelOtherBilling cadenceOne time/ perpetual license
Notes

$10.00 for first certified copy, $5.00 for each additional copy of the same record on the same order. Online orders include a technology fee.

keweenawbay.org
2Marriage License
ModelOtherBilling cadenceOne time/ perpetual license
Notes

$20.00 for Michigan residents, $30.00 for out-of-state residents. Three-day waiting period before license pickup.

keweenawbay.org
3Dog Licenses - Early Period
ModelOtherBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

January 1st – March 31st: Male/Female=$10.00, Spayed/Neutered=$7.00

keweenawbay.org
4Dog Licenses - Late Period
ModelOtherBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

April 1st – December 31st: Male/Female=$20.00, Spayed/Neutered=$14.00. Kennel license $10.00 for 10 dogs or less, $30.00 for more than 10 dogs.

keweenawbay.org
5Document Recording
ModelOtherBilling cadenceOne time/ perpetual license
Notes

$30.00 flat fee per document regardless of number of pages (inclusive of Michigan Remonumentation and Register of Deeds Automation fees). $3.00 for each additional instrument assigned or discharged. $5.00 to certify a recorded document. $1.00 per page for copies.

keweenawbay.org
6Passport Services
ModelOtherBilling cadenceOne time/ perpetual license
Notes

Passport Book: Adult (16+): $130.00, Minor (15 and younger): $100.00. Additional $60 expedite fee. $32.00 Express Mail. $15.00 for passport photo. Execution fee payable to Baraga County Treasurer.

keweenawbay.org
7Delinquent Tax Payment Administration
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

4% administration fee plus 1% per month interest added when taxes forwarded to County Treasurer. $15 fee added October 1. $235 fee when property forfeited March 1. $30 fee August 1. $50 fee December 1.

keweenawbay.org
8Real Estate Transfer Tax
ModelOtherBilling cadenceTransaction based/ take rate
Notes

$8.60 per $1,000 (rounded up to nearest $500). $7.50 State Transfer Tax and $1.10 County Transfer Tax.

keweenawbay.org
9Notary Public Application
ModelOtherBilling cadenceOne time/ perpetual license
Notes

$10 fee payable to State of Michigan. Surety bond of $10,000 required (available through insurance agency).

keweenawbay.org
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Baraga County is a county government entity that provides core municipal services including vital records, elections administration, property tax collection, courts, law enforcement, road maintenance, emergency management, and veterans' affairs. It also operates a Chamber of Commerce for local business support and an Economic Development Corporation offering business toolkits, real estate assistance, and community development resources. Services are delivered through in-person county offices, township locations, and an online portal.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • 3 scholarships awarded in 2026 through Mix & Mingle event fundraising
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

Baraga County operates a comprehensive government website serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The core offerings include the Chamber of Commerce (providing business networking, membership directory, scholarships, and sponsorship opportunities), the Economic Development Corporation (offering business toolkits, investment resources, and community development), and full County Government Services spanning departments for County Commissioners, County Treasurer, County Clerk & Register of Deeds, Equalization, Sheriff, District Court, Circuit Court, Probate Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Road Commission, Emergency Management, Veterans Affairs, and Parks & Recreation. Additional services include Vital Records (birth/death/marriage certificates, Notary Public commissioning), Elections Administration (voter registration, absentee ballots, early voting), and Property and Tax Services (tax collection, foreclosure auctions, dog licensing, passport acceptance). This is a static informational and administrative website rather than a software product.

Product and service6 records
1Chamber of Commerce
CategoryBusiness Support Services
Description

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses through networking events, a members directory, sponsorship opportunities, scholarships, and community development initiatives.

2Economic Development Corporation
CategoryEconomic Development
Description

The EDC provides resources for business growth including toolkits, real estate finder, government relations advocacy, and community development programs to attract investment to Baraga County.

3County Government Services
CategoryGovernment Administration
Description

Comprehensive county government services including County Commissioners, County Treasurer, County Clerk & Register of Deeds, Equalization, Sheriff, District Court, Circuit Court, Probate Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Road Commission, Emergency Management, Veterans Affairs, and Parks & Recreation departments.

4Vital Records Services
CategoryGovernment Records
Description

Official records services including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and Notary Public commissioning through the County Clerk's Office.

5Elections Administration
CategoryGovernment Administration
Description

Full election services including voter registration, absentee ballots, early voting, polling locations, and election results for federal, state, and local elections.

6Property and Tax Services
CategoryTax and Treasury Services
Description

Property tax collection, delinquent tax management, property foreclosure auctions, dog licensing, and passport acceptance services through the County Treasurer's Office.

Recent move7 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers7 records
1Marquette County
TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest Upper Peninsula county offering the same comprehensive county government services. Comparable operating model and service mix; larger scale provides a useful benchmark for Baraga County's capacity and revenue potential.

2Ontonagon County
TypeDirect peer
Description

Small western UP county with similar population scale and rural-tourism economy. Closest peer for size-matched budgeting and operational comparison.

3Houghton County
TypeDirect peer
Description

Neighboring Michigan Upper Peninsula county providing the same county government service structure (sheriff, courts, treasurer, clerk, road commission). Most direct peer given shared geography, similar population scale, and identical statutory service mandate.

4Iron County
TypeDirect peer
Description

Upper Peninsula county with comparable small-scale government operations and historical reliance on natural resource industries. Direct comparable in Michigan UP context.

5Gogebic County
TypeDirect peer
Description

Western Upper Peninsula county with comparable small-scale rural government operations and similar tourism/mining legacy economy. Direct peer for benchmarking service delivery and economic development strategy.

6Alger County
TypeDirect peer
Description

Central Upper Peninsula county with similar small-population, tourism-and-forestry-dependent economy. Comparable for rural county service operations and economic development approaches.

7Keweenaw County
TypeDirect peer
Description

Smallest Upper Peninsula county adjacent to Baraga, sharing the Keweenaw Bay regional context. Comparable for core county service delivery at the smallest end of the UP county scale.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks4 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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No
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Number of profiles
Profiles17 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

Subsidiaries14 records

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Name, Acquired on, Relationship type, Type, Business focus

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Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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Baraga County

County Government Administrationkeweenawbay.org

Baraga County is a Michigan Upper Peninsula county government providing administrative, judicial, public safety, tax, elections, and economic development services to residents, local businesses, and visitors in and around L'Anse, operating through an integrated County Government, Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development Corporation.

What Baraga County does

Baraga County is a county-level government entity in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, established in 1875 with its county seat at L'Anse. It operates as the sole statutory provider of municipal services within its geographic boundary, delivering functions across 14 internal departments: County Commissioners, Treasurer, Clerk & Register of Deeds, Equalization, Sheriff, District Court, Circuit Court, Probate Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Road Commission, Emergency Management, Veterans' Affairs, and Parks & Recreation. The organization is governed by a five-member elected Board of Commissioners and operates under Michigan state law as a political subdivision of the state.

Beyond core government services, Baraga County functions as an integrated local development platform through three coordinated arms: the County Government itself, the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce (supporting local businesses via networking, a member directory, scholarships, and sponsorship), and the Economic Development Corporation (providing business toolkits, a real estate finder, government relations advocacy, and entrepreneurship webinars). Service delivery occurs through in-person county offices at the Baraga County Administration Building (2 S. Main Street, L'Anse), online self-serve portals for vital records and tax information, and six township/village locations across the county. Marketing reaches residents, businesses, and tourists through the keweenawbay.org website, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, email newsletters, and a calendar of community events including the L'Anse Waterfront Concert Series and Chamber Golf Tournament.

The underlying technology footprint is minimal — a static informational WordPress-style website rather than a software product — and the entity derives revenue from a mix of statutory fees (vital records at $10 per certified copy, document recording at $30 flat, dog licensing $7-$20, real estate transfer tax at $8.60 per $1,000, passport acceptance fees, delinquent tax administration charges), property taxes, and state revenue sharing. Customer segments are horizontally segmented across local businesses, county residents, and tourists/outdoor enthusiasts, all served through a horizontal civic service model.

Baraga County firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Baraga County
Legal name
Baraga County
Website
https://keweenawbay.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1875
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Baraga County is a Michigan Upper Peninsula county government providing administrative, judicial, public safety, tax, elections, and economic development services to residents, local businesses, and visitors in and around L'Anse, operating through an integrated County Government, Chamber of Commerce, and Economic Development Corporation.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Baraga County industry classification

Industry
Product category
County Government Administration
NAICS
Civic and Social Organizations (8134)
SIC
Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry
Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

  • County government services
  • Economic development
  • Chamber of commerce
  • Vital records services
  • Public administration

Where Baraga County is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Lanse
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

Baraga County business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherOne time/ perpetual licenseBirth and Death Certificates
OtherOne time/ perpetual licenseMarriage License
OtherAnnualDog Licenses - Early Period
OtherAnnualDog Licenses - Late Period
OtherOne time/ perpetual licenseDocument Recording
OtherOne time/ perpetual licensePassport Services
OtherPay-as-you-goDelinquent Tax Payment Administration
OtherTransaction based/ take rateReal Estate Transfer Tax
OtherOne time/ perpetual licenseNotary Public Application

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Baraga County product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Baraga County is a county government entity that provides core municipal services including vital records, elections administration, property tax collection, courts, law enforcement, road maintenance, emergency management, and veterans' affairs. It also operates a Chamber of Commerce for local business support and an Economic Development Corporation offering business toolkits, real estate assistance, and community development resources. Services are delivered through in-person county offices, township locations, and an online portal.

Product overview

Baraga County operates a comprehensive government website serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The core offerings include the Chamber of Commerce (providing business networking, membership directory, scholarships, and sponsorship opportunities), the Economic Development Corporation (offering business toolkits, investment resources, and community development), and full County Government Services spanning departments for County Commissioners, County Treasurer, County Clerk & Register of Deeds, Equalization, Sheriff, District Court, Circuit Court, Probate Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Road Commission, Emergency Management, Veterans Affairs, and Parks & Recreation. Additional services include Vital Records (birth/death/marriage certificates, Notary Public commissioning), Elections Administration (voter registration, absentee ballots, early voting), and Property and Tax Services (tax collection, foreclosure auctions, dog licensing, passport acceptance). This is a static informational and administrative website rather than a software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Chamber of Commerce The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce supports local businesses through networking events, a members directory, sponsorship opportunities, scholarships, and community development initiatives.
  • Economic Development Corporation The EDC provides resources for business growth including toolkits, real estate finder, government relations advocacy, and community development programs to attract investment to Baraga County.
  • County Government Services Comprehensive county government services including County Commissioners, County Treasurer, County Clerk & Register of Deeds, Equalization, Sheriff, District Court, Circuit Court, Probate Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Road Commission, Emergency Management, Veterans Affairs, and Parks & Recreation departments.
  • Vital Records Services Official records services including birth certificates, death certificates, marriage certificates, and Notary Public commissioning through the County Clerk's Office.
  • Elections Administration Full election services including voter registration, absentee ballots, early voting, polling locations, and election results for federal, state, and local elections.
  • Property and Tax Services Property tax collection, delinquent tax management, property foreclosure auctions, dog licensing, and passport acceptance services through the County Treasurer's Office.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 3 scholarships awarded in 2026 through Mix & Mingle event fundraising
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use Baraga County

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Baraga County technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Baraga County partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Baraga County competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Marquette County: Largest Upper Peninsula county offering the same comprehensive county government services. Comparable operating model and service mix; larger scale provides a useful benchmark for Baraga County's capacity and revenue potential.
  • Ontonagon County: Small western UP county with similar population scale and rural-tourism economy. Closest peer for size-matched budgeting and operational comparison.
  • Houghton County: Neighboring Michigan Upper Peninsula county providing the same county government service structure (sheriff, courts, treasurer, clerk, road commission). Most direct peer given shared geography, similar population scale, and identical statutory service mandate.
  • Iron County: Upper Peninsula county with comparable small-scale government operations and historical reliance on natural resource industries. Direct comparable in Michigan UP context.
  • Gogebic County: Western Upper Peninsula county with comparable small-scale rural government operations and similar tourism/mining legacy economy. Direct peer for benchmarking service delivery and economic development strategy.
  • Alger County: Central Upper Peninsula county with similar small-population, tourism-and-forestry-dependent economy. Comparable for rural county service operations and economic development approaches.
  • Keweenaw County: Smallest Upper Peninsula county adjacent to Baraga, sharing the Keweenaw Bay regional context. Comparable for core county service delivery at the smallest end of the UP county scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Baraga County social profiles

Digital presence

Baraga County financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Baraga County leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Baraga County subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries14 records

Baraga County funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Baraga County M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Baraga County

What does Baraga County do?

Baraga County is a county government entity that provides core municipal services including vital records, elections administration, property tax collection, courts, law enforcement, road maintenance, emergency management, and veterans' affairs. It also operates a Chamber of Commerce for local business support and an Economic Development Corporation offering business toolkits, real estate assistance, and community development resources. Services are delivered through in-person county offices, township locations, and an online portal.

Is Baraga County a public or private company?

Baraga County is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Baraga County founded?

Baraga County was founded in 1875. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Baraga County based?

Baraga County is headquartered in Lanse, United States, in the North America region.

Who are Baraga County's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Marquette County, Ontonagon County, Houghton County, Iron County, Gogebic County, Alger County and Keweenaw County.

Does Baraga County have an API?

No public API is recorded for Baraga County.

What industry is Baraga County in?

Baraga County's product category is County Government Administration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIACAJ, Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs). Its NAICS code is 8134 and its SIC code is 8600.

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