How to Search Oakland County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
Oakland County, Michigan — Circuit Court for felonies/major civil. District Court for misdemeanors. Register of Deeds for property documents.
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court | District Tickets
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Oakland County D45, D47, and D51 District Courts traffic tickets and fines.
Property & Tax Records
Oakland | Property Assessments
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Town of Oakland property valuation lists and tax bills.
Shreveport | Cemetery Records
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Shreveport search for burials in city-owned cemeteries (Oakland, Greenwood, and Jewella).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Oakland County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Oakland County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Oakland County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Equalization / Local Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Oakland County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Oakland County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (local) / MDHHS (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Oakland County records available online? ▼
Online access in Oakland County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
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