County Number
Example: 11 = Berrien County
This number represents the county in which the property is located. All property numbers in Berrien County begin with 11.
City, Township or Village Number
Example: 18 = St. Joseph Township
This number indicates the city, township or village in which the property is located. Below is a list of the numbers associated with cities, townships, and villages in Berrien County.
Section or Plat Number
Example: 0002 = Section 2 of St. Joseph Township
Section numbers signify a more specific location within a township, city or village in which the property is located. A plat number represents a specific division of land such as a subdivision or condominium.
Abbreviated Parcel (Property) Number
Example: 0014-00 = Parcel 14-00 in Section 2 of St. Joseph Township