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State
Michigan
County seat
Pontiac
Population
1,274,395
Area
907 sq mi
Founded
1819
Cities and towns
39

Oakland County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Oakland County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Oakland County, as well as several contract communities.

Police Departments. Oakland County is served by multiple law enforcement agencies, including Oakland County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments such as the Troy Police Department, Farmington Hills Police Department, and Rochester Hills Police Department. Each city department handles law enforcement within its jurisdiction, while the Sheriff's Office provides support and resources for larger investigations and county-wide issues.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Oakland County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and provides contract policing services to several townships and villages.

Arrest Records. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Oakland County, Michigan?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Oakland County Sheriff or a city police department in Oakland County. Ask that agency for its record.

How do I get a criminal background check in Oakland County, Michigan?

The Michigan criminal history record comes from the Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center. Name search online through the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT); fingerprint searches only where a state or federal law, executive order or rule requires one. Fee: $10.00 for a name based criminal record check (MCL 28.273).

How can I look up sex offenders in Oakland County, Michigan?

Search the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry (Michigan State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Oakland County, Michigan?

Register with the city or township clerk or through the Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Same day registration: yes. With 15 or more days before an election you can register online, by mail or in person; within 14 days and on Election Day, only in person at your local clerk's office with proof of residency.

How do I look up property records in Oakland County, Michigan?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Oakland County are kept by the Oakland County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the city or township assessor, and tax bills come from the city or township treasurer; taxes unpaid on March 1 go to the county treasurer as delinquent. The state property tax guide explains who does what.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Oakland County, Michigan?

Certified birth and death certificates for Michigan come from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics. Copies of records may also be obtained from the County Clerk in the county where the event occurred. By mail with the signed application and a copy of ID, at the drop box in the lobby of 333 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, online or by phone through VitalChek, the only authorized online service provider, or in person by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fee: $34 search fee for a standard record ($14 online processing fee); $14.00 for one copy of your own birth record if you are 65 or older.

How do I find business license records in Oakland County, Michigan?

Business entity filings are searched with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Corporations Division. Assumed names of sole proprietorships and co-partnership names are filed with the county clerk in each county where business is conducted.

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