What IOSCO, COUNTY OF does

Iosco County is a county-level government entity operating under the State of Michigan, headquartered in Tawas City and serving a jurisdiction spanning nine townships (Alabaster, AuSable, Baldwin, Burleigh, Grant, Oscoda, Plainfield, Reno, Sherman, Tawas, Wilber) and three cities (East Tawas, Tawas City, Whittemore). The county delivers mandated public services through approximately two dozen departments and elected offices, including the 23rd Circuit Court, 81st District Court, Probate & Family Court, Sheriff's Office, a 63-bed jail, County Clerk, Treasurer, Friend of the Court, Veterans Affairs, Emergency Management, EMS, Road Commission, Equalization, Building Department, Animal Control, Register of Deeds, and MSU Extension. Sheriff Scott D. Frank leads a ten-deputy certified force plus jail staff under Captain/Jail Administrator Brian Golden, while Treasurer April Johnson (elected Jan 2025) oversees tax collection and county fund custody.

The county's technology backbone consists of a WebTecs-powered website (iosco.net) acting as a unified services portal, a FetchGIS parcel-mapping layer, the state-hosted Michigan Community Financials transparency dashboard, and a set of third-party integrations covering online payments (GovPayNow, JailATM), vital records ordering, remote inmate visitation (CIDNET), inmate phone services (Combined Public Communications), jail medical (Advanced Correctional Healthcare), child support case management (MiChildSupport/MiSDU/US Bank debit card), and clerk-services applications (Fidlar). Virtual Probate and Family Court proceedings are conducted over Zoom. The Honor Rewards Program, administered out of Veterans Affairs, extends service reach into local retail discount programs.

Iosco County's revenue model is a hybrid of property tax collection, transactional fees for statutorily-priced services (vital records at $15 first copy / $5 additional; marriage licenses with $25 waiver fee and $30 out-of-state rate; small claims filings from $30 to $70; circuit court motions at $20 and new case filings at $175; jail booking at $12 and per-diem prisoner reimbursement at $20; fingerprinting $15, Live Scan $61.25, PBT/drug screens $10-$25; DBA filings at $10; passport photos at $10; DD-214 copies free then $1 each), and pass-through funding from state and federal partners (MiSDU, FEMA, MVAA, MDHHS, DHD2). Pricing is published, fee-based, and largely mandated by Michigan statute, with go-to-market executed through physical offices across Tawas City and East Tawas plus a 24/7 online self-service portal.

Name

IOSCO, COUNTY OF

Legal name

Iosco County, Michigan

Website

https://iosco.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Iosco County, Michigan is a county government entity serving residents across nine townships and three cities in northeastern Michigan, delivering mandated public services including courts, law enforcement, jail operations, tax collection, vital records, and emergency management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Public Administration

NAICS

Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (921140), Correctional Institutions (922140), Courts (922110), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (922150)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Correctional Facility Operations (Prisons & Jails) (BPAKANAA), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Correctional Food, Commissary & Inmate Services (Managed Services) (BPAKANAI), Correctional Health, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (In-Custody) (BPAKANAG)

Keywords

• County government services
• Public records administration
• Law enforcement operations
• Property tax collection
• Vital records issuance

Headquarters

HQ city

Tawas City, Michigan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: The County Treasurer serves as custodian of all county funds and collector of taxes, including delinquent property taxes, under state statutes and State Treasury Department guidance.
2. Vital Records Fees: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certified copies issued for fees: $15 for first certified copy, $5 for each additional copy. Additional convenience fees for online processing.
3. Passport Processing: Passport photos available at Clerk's Office for $10 fee; application processing by appointment.
4. Business Registration (DBA): Certificate of Assumed Name filing and renewal for $10; provides two certified copies.
5. Military Discharge Records: First certified copy of DD-214 free; additional copies $1.00 per copy.
6. Marriage License: Marriage license application fees; $25 additional fee for waiver of three-day waiting period. Out-of-state applicants pay $30.
7. Jail Services: Prisoner reimbursement at $20/day while lodged; booking fee $12; work release payment $20/day; commissary services for inmates.
8. Child Support: Child support payments processed through Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Iosco County, Michigan operates a unified government services portal that provides residents and local businesses with access to county departments and public services. Core offerings include law enforcement and jail operations, three court divisions (23rd Circuit Court, 81st District Court, Probate & Family Court), vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates), tax collection, treasurer services, veterans affairs, emergency management, clerk services (DBA registration, passports, notary), and election administration.

Product overview

IOSCO, COUNTY OF operates a comprehensive government services platform providing access to all county departments and public services through a unified web portal. The platform consists of a central government services portal integrated with specialized court services (Circuit Court, District Court, Probate & Family Court), law enforcement and jail services (Sheriff's Office with 24/7 operations and 63-bed jail facility), vital records and clerk services (birth/death/marriage certificates, concealed pistol licenses, passports, DBA registration), financial services (Treasurer's office, tax collection, financial transparency dashboard), and specialized programs (Veterans Affairs, Emergency Management, Friend of the Court). The platform integrates third-party services for online payments (court fees, child support, bonding), vital records ordering, remote inmate visitation, and election results reporting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• County Government Services Portal
• 23rd Circuit Court Services
• 81st District Court Services
• Probate & Family Court
• Sheriff's Office & County Jail
• Vital Records Services
• County Clerk Services
• Online Payment Services
• Friend of the Court Services
• Treasurer Services
• Veterans Affairs
• Emergency Management
• Financial Transparency Dashboard

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 Sheriff's Office availability for emergency response and law enforcement services
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• District Health Department #2 (DHD2)coreOthersDHD2 provides public health services for Iosco County residents. The county Health Department link directs residents to DHD2's services.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)coreOthersMDHHS operates a local office in East Tawas providing human services to county residents.
• Michigan Probate Court SystemcoreOthersState court system providing jurisdiction over family matters, probate, and juvenile proceedings with Zoom virtual court capabilities.
• Michigan State Disbursement Unit (MiSDU)coreOthersState-managed single location for disbursement of all child support payments statewide, processing payments via direct deposit and debit cards.
• Advanced Correctional HealthcareminorOthersContracted healthcare provider for all medical needs at Iosco County Jail, providing on-call medical staff, nursing 3 days/week, and weekly doctor visits.
• MSU ExtensionminorOthersMichigan State University Extension provides agricultural, family, and community education programs in Iosco County.
• Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA)coreOthersState agency providing resources and support for veterans; county Veterans Affairs connects residents to MVAA services.
• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)coreOthersFederal disaster assistance agency providing Individual Assistance for Iosco County residents impacted by spring flooding.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alpena County, Michigan: Regional partner in materials management planning, similar rural northern Michigan county with comparable scope of public services and small administrative footprint.
• Ogemaw County, Michigan: Nearby rural Michigan county with comparable governance structure, small staff footprint, and similar mix of public safety, court, and human services functions.
• Oscoda County, Michigan: Neighboring rural Michigan county with similar small-scale operations and comparable public service offerings across sheriff, courts, and administration.
• Missaukee County, Michigan: Similar rural northern lower Michigan county with comparable scale of operations and breadth of county-level public services.
• Alcona County, Michigan: Neighboring rural northern Michigan county of similar small population, providing comparable county-level public services including law enforcement, courts, tax collection, and vital records.
• Roscommon County, Michigan: Similar rural northern Michigan county with comparable population and county government structure, providing law enforcement, courts, and public administration services.
• Arenac County, Michigan: Neighboring rural eastern Michigan county with similar population profile and service structure including Sheriff's Office, courts, treasurer, and clerk services.
• Montmorency County, Michigan: Neighboring rural Michigan county participating in the same regional materials management plan with Iosco, with comparable county-level government services.
• Clare County, Michigan: Similar rural central Michigan county with comparable governance structure and mix of law enforcement, court, and administrative services.
• Lake County, Michigan: Similar small rural western Michigan county providing comparable public services with small staff footprint and similar revenue structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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