Here is the page for the department that will do property searches based on name. You have to request the search in person or through snail mail.

http://www.co.oakland.mi.us/clerkrod/division_committee/register_of_deeds/grantor_grantee_unit.html

Here's more general info.

http://www.co.oakland.mi.us/clerkrod/division_committee/register_of_deeds/fees.html

-Dylan