What Mackinac County does

Mackinac County is a constitutionally chartered county government in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula, headquartered at the courthouse in St. Ignace and serving as the gateway to the Upper Peninsula via the Mackinac Bridge. Established in 1818, the county delivers mandated public services through a portfolio of departments including the Sheriff's Office, 911 & Emergency Management, Circuit/District/Probate Courts, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, County Clerk, Equalization, Veterans Services, Prosecutor, and Animal Control. Operational infrastructure spans a 28-inmate jail (accredited by the American Correctional Association), an 11-deputy sheriff operation with resident deputies covering more than 1,000 square miles and 651 miles of county roads, and seasonal coverage on Bois Blanc Island. Customer segments are county residents, property owners and businesses, and visitors, with four partner police agencies (Michigan State Police, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians Police, Mackinac Island Police, St. Ignace City Police) co-utilizing the jail facility.

The county's technology stack is built on third-party government-software integrations rather than proprietary platforms. Property recording is delivered electronically via CSC E-Recording Solutions, Simplifile, and EPN, with an online index search portal at rod.mackinaccounty.net updated within two working days. Jail services run on CTEL for video visitation and inmate phones, with payments processed through GovPayNet, InmateSales, and JailATM. Court case lookup runs on the state MiCOURT system, tax payments and delinquent tax searches run through BSAOnline, and victim notifications run on VINE. Internal tools include GIS mapping services and a crash statistics program that directs patrol deployment. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or in-house data science function are disclosed.

The business model is tax- and fee-funded rather than commercial. Primary revenue derives from property tax millage levies, supplemented by statutory transaction fees: $30 per recorded document, $2.50 per telephone device for 911 Emergency Operational service, court filing fees (e.g., $187 for name change petitions, $185–$187 for probate), transfer taxes ($0.55 county / $3.75 state per $500), copy/certification fees, and traffic fines ranging from $65 to $500. The Sheriff's Office operates on a $1.8 million budget and secures over $194,000 annually in grants from Michigan DNR (marine, ORV, snowmobile), federal sources, Community Corrections, and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe. Jail services generate additional revenue from inmate housing fees, tether program fees, commissary activity, and partial medical cost recovery. Go-to-market is direct-to-government: services are delivered in-person, by phone, online, or via 911 dispatch, with no commercial sales motion.

Name

Mackinac County

Legal name

Mackinac County, Michigan

Website

https://mackinaccounty.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1818

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mackinac County is a constitutionally chartered Michigan county government headquartered in St. Ignace, delivering mandated public services — sheriff and jail operations, courts, 911 dispatch, property recording, tax administration, and veterans services — to residents, businesses, and visitors of the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

County Government Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Correctional Institutions (92214), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213)

akta.pro primary industry

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), National Archives, Records & Information Governance (BPAIAAAG)

Keywords

• County government services
• Law enforcement
• Emergency dispatch
• Property recording
• Judicial services

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Ignace

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Primary revenue source for county operations including millage levies for various county services.
2. Recording and Filing Fees: Document recording fees ($30 per document), court filing fees, and various statutory fees collected by Register of Deeds and Courts.
3. State and Federal Grants: Michigan DNR grants for marine safety, snowmobile patrol, ORV patrol; Federal grants for security equipment; Community Corrections grants for tether operations; grants from Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
4. Jail Services Revenue: Inmate housing fees, tether program fees, commissary revenue, and cost recovery from inmates for medical care and housing.
5. Emergency 911 Fees: $2.50 per telephone device 911 Emergency Operational Fee approved by resolution to support 911 program and emergency dispatch services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mackinac County is a constitutional county government entity that provides essential public services through departmental offices including the Sheriff's Office, Courts, Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Clerk, Veterans Services, and 911 Emergency Management. The county delivers law enforcement (road patrol, marine safety, snowmobile and ORV enforcement), corrections (jail, video visitation, commissary, tether program), judicial services (Circuit, District, and Probate courts), property recording and vital records, GIS mapping, online tax payment, marriage licenses, passports, veterans benefits assistance, and foreclosure prevention resources to residents, property owners, businesses, and visitors within the county's jurisdiction.

Product overview

Mackinac County operates as a local government providing a comprehensive range of public services through multiple departments. The county offers a unified set of service offerings rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core service areas include: 911 emergency dispatch with Text-to-911 capability; GIS mapping and addressing services; property recording and Register of Deeds services with e-recording capabilities; online tax payment and tax auction services; Sheriff's patrol and law enforcement services; county jail operations including video visitation, phone services, and commissary; tether, house arrest, and community service programs; court services across Circuit, District, and Probate courts; veterans benefits assistance; and various administrative services including marriage licenses and passports. These services are delivered through physical county offices, online portals, and third-party vendor integrations for payments, document recording, and notifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 911 Emergency Services Emergency dispatch services providing police, fire, and ambulance response coordination throughout Mackinac County with Text-to-911 capability for situations where voice calls are not possible.
• GIS Mapping Services Geographic Information Systems providing mapping services, plat books, and addressing information throughout Mackinac County for residents and property professionals.
• E-Recording Services Electronic document recording for deeds, mortgages, and other instruments through CSC E-Recording Solutions, Simplifile, and EPN E Recording Partners Network, enabling remote submission of property documents by title companies and legal professionals.
• Register of Deeds Online Index Search Property records index search system available at rod.mackinaccounty.net, allowing free searching by name, description, or recorded date with option to purchase document copies by credit card.
• Mackinac County Jail Video Visitation Video visitation services for inmates using CTEL platform, including on-site kiosk visitation in the jail lobby and remote video visitation options for family members.
• Inmate Phone Services Inmate telephone services through CTEL platform, with phones available in housing areas daily from 7 A.M. to 11 P.M., managed through InmateSales account system.
• Inmate Commissary Services Commissary services for inmates including money deposits via JailATM, with allowable items delivered from external vendors such as Amazon and Walmart.
• Sheriff's Patrol Services Law enforcement patrol services utilizing resident deputies living and working in patrol areas, covering road patrol on 651 miles of county roads, marine safety patrol, snowmobile patrol on 300+ miles of trails, and ORV patrol.
• Tether & House Arrest Program Electronic monitoring and tether services including GPS tether, house arrest, and community service programs operated in cooperation with the courts under Community Corrections grant funding.
• Property Recording Services Document recording services for property instruments including deeds, mortgages, and other documents with statutory recording fees of $30 per document regardless of pages, available through in-person and e-recording channels.
• Court Services Multiple court services including 11th Circuit Court (civil, criminal, family divisions), 92nd District Court, 6th District Probate Court, Friend of the Court, Sobriety Court for drug and alcohol treatment, and Juvenile Court.
• Veterans Benefits Services Veterans affairs services providing county, state, and federal benefit information including county burial allowance, Michigan Veterans Trust Fund, homestead property tax relief, and federal benefits for burial, pensions, education, medical, and insurance.
• Marriage License Services Marriage license issuance through the County Clerk's office for residents of Mackinac County.
• Passport Services Passport application acceptance and processing through the Register of Deeds office for residents and visitors.
• Foreclosure Prevention Resources County resources and guidance to help property owners avoid foreclosure, including connections to HUD-approved housing counselors and Michigan State Housing Development Authority programs.
• Online Tax Payment System Delinquent tax online payment and Equalization search services through BSAOnline, enabling property tax payments, searches, and Tax Auction Sale listings via Tax-Sale.info.

Quantifiable outcome

• First jail in the country to achieve American Correctional Association Core Jail Standards accreditation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MSU ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMichigan State University Extension provides outreach and educational programming to Mackinac County residents including 4-H youth development programs.
• EUP Regional PlanningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning organization provides materials management planning services. Mackinac County filed joint multicounty Materials Management Plan with Luce and Chippewa Counties through EUP Regional Planning.
• Michigan Works BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty commissioner serves on Michigan Works Board for workforce development and employment services coordination.
• Hiawatha Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty commissioner serves on Hiawatha Behavioral Health board. The organization assists with mental health commitments and psychiatric evaluations for county residents.
• LMAS Health DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty commissioner serves on LMAS (Luce, Mackinac, Alger, Schoolcraft) Health Department board for public health services coordination.
• North Care NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty commissioner serves on North Care Network board for behavioral health services coordination.
• CSC E-Recording SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic recording vendor providing document recording services through Corporation Service Company platform.
• SimplifilecoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic recording vendor providing document recording services through Simplifile platform.
• EPN E Recording Partners NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic recording vendor providing document recording services through EPN platform.
• CTEL Video VisitationcoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo visitation platform for jail inmate visits. Provides on-site video kiosk and remote video visitation services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Emmet County, Michigan: Northern Michigan neighbor providing a directly comparable mix of county government functions, including sheriff, jail, courts, register of deeds, and 911 with similar scale and tourist-economy profile.
• Luce County, Michigan: Neighboring county sharing the 6th Probate District and joint multicounty planning — operates similar small-county court, sheriff, and records services with overlapping leadership touchpoints.
• Chippewa County, Michigan: Adjacent Eastern Upper Peninsula county sharing joint Materials Management Plan, regional planning, and tribal policing relationships — directly comparable in scale, services, and operational profile.
• Presque Isle County, Michigan: Rural Northern Michigan county with parallel delivery of sheriff, courts, recording, and emergency services — directly comparable in scale, geography, and revenue mix.
• Charlevoix County, Michigan: Similar-size Northern Michigan county with comparable service portfolio, visitor-driven service demand, and small-population tax base — useful peer for cost-structure benchmarking.
• Schoolcraft County, Michigan: LMAS Health Department partner offering the same breadth of county services in a similar Upper Peninsula operating environment — useful peer for staffing and grant-funding benchmarks.
• Cheboygan County, Michigan: Adjacent county with parallel public administration functions (courts, sheriff, recording, emergency services) and similar rural Northern Michigan operating environment.
• Alger County, Michigan: Upper Peninsula county participating in the same LMAS Health Department service area and offering the same core county departments; directly comparable on rural-operations cost profile.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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