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).
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Oakland County records? ▼
Start with the Circuit Court Clerk — it covers criminal, civil, and family cases in Oakland County. Most empty searches happen because of wrong office, not missing records.
Where do I search for Oakland County public records? ▼
Oakland County records are split across offices. Criminal and civil case records are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. Start with the County Equalization for any property-related search. The County Clerk issues and records marriage licenses.
Why does my Oakland County search return no results? ▼
Switch offices. In Oakland County, each record type is a different department with its own search.
Is there a single database for all Oakland County records? ▼
No single portal covers Oakland County. Each department runs its own database.
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