FAQs • Manistee, MI • CivicEngage

How do I get an absent voter application and ballot?

You can call the City Clerk’s office at 231-398-2803, visit City Hall, 70 Maple Street, or email the clerk at hpefley@manisteemi.gov. You can also apply online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication/Index.

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1. Has the City adopted an Ordinance for Marihuana Retail?: Yes. See Medical Marihuana ordinance here and Recreational Marihuana ordinance here.

You can call the City Clerk’s office at 231-398-2803, visit City Hall, 70 Maple Street, or email the clerk at hpefley@manisteemi.gov. You can also apply online at https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/AVApplication/Index.

3. Where do I go to vote in person?: All registered voters in the City of Manistee vote at the Manistee County Council on Aging Wagoner Center, 260 St. Mary’s Pkwy.

4. How do I rent the City Marina Open Space?: Contact the City Clerk’s office at 231-398-2803, visit City Hall, 70 Maple Street, or email the deputy clerk at llaurain@manisteemi.gov . Cost per day is $120 for City residents/property owners plus $100 security deposit or $150 for general public plus $100 security deposit.

5. How do I rent the Lions Pavilion?: Contact the City Clerk’s office at 231-398-2803, visit City Hall, 70 Maple Street, or email the deputy clerk at llaurain@manisteemi.gov. The Lions Pavilion is available for rent half days (either 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; or 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm) or full days. City residents/property owners may begin reserving the Lions Pavilion on January 2^nd annually with a cost of $50/half day or $100/full day. Non-Residents may begin reserving the Lions Pavilion on April 1^st annually with a cost of $75/half day or $150/full day.

6. Where can I get a dog license?: Dog Licenses are sold only at the Manistee County Treasurer’s office located in the County Courthouse 415 Third Street. https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/260/Dog-Licensing

7. Where can I get a marriage license?: Marriage Licenses are obtained through the Manistee County Clerk at the Manistee County Courthouse 415 Third Street. https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/306/Marriage-License

8. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?: Birth certificates are kept on file at the County Clerk’s office located in the Manistee County Courthouse 415 Third Street. https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/250/Birth-Records

9. How do I obtain a copy of a death certificate?: Death certificates are kept on file at the County Clerk’s office located at 415 Third Street. https://www.manisteecountymi.gov/436/Death-Records