Novi, Michigan Public Records

The Novi Michigan Police Department, https://www.cityofnovi.org/services/public-safety/police, is responsible for maintaining public records related to law enforcement activities within the city. These records may include police reports, incident logs, and arrest records. Individuals can request access to these records through the police department's records division, subject to applicable privacy and confidentiality laws.

Novi voters are served by the Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds, Elections Division, located at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 (phone: 248-858-0564, website: oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections). This office administers all federal, state, and county elections for Novi residents and maintains voter registration records for the city. Michigan residents can register to vote online at Michigan.gov/Vote (the Michigan Voter Information Center) up to 15 days before an election, or in person at their city clerk's office up through Election Day. Novi residents can also register at the Novi City Clerk's Office, 45175 West Ten Mile Road, Novi, MI 48375 (phone: 248-347-0456). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, Michigan residents, and not currently serving a jail or prison sentence. A valid Michigan driver's license or state ID number is required for online registration. Novi conducts municipal elections for Mayor and City Council positions in odd-numbered years, typically in November. The Mayor serves a four-year term, while the seven City Council members serve staggered four-year terms with partial council seats up for election every two years. The next Novi municipal election is November 2025, with Mayor and three council seats on the ballot. Novi voters can locate their assigned polling place by entering their address at Michigan.gov/Vote or by contacting the Novi City Clerk. Michigan law makes certain election records publicly available: voter registration lists (excluding birth dates and driver's license numbers) can be purchased by eligible requesters; campaign finance reports for local, state, and federal candidates are searchable online through the Michigan Secretary of State at michigan.gov/sos; candidate filing information and nominating petitions are public; and precinct-level election results are published by the County Clerk and Secretary of State. In the November 2024 presidential election, Oakland County reported approximately 64% voter turnout with over 670,000 ballots cast from roughly 1.05 million registered voters, reflecting strong civic engagement in this swing county. On November 3, 2026, Novi and Oakland County voters will decide several significant races: Michigan's gubernatorial election (Governor Gretchen Whitmer's term expires in 2026, making this an open race if she does not seek re-election); all Michigan state House of Representatives seats (serving two-year terms); multiple Oakland County offices including County Executive, Sheriff, Clerk/Register of Deeds, Treasurer, Prosecuting Attorney, and County Commission seats; and the 11th Congressional District U.S. House seat (Novi is currently in the 11th District). No U.S. Senate seat from Michigan is up in 2026 as both senators were elected in 2024 and 2020. Michigan voters can request absentee ballots without providing an excuse under a constitutional amendment approved in 2018; applications are available through Michigan.gov/Vote or from the Novi City Clerk, and completed ballots must be returned by 8:00 PM on Election Day either by mail, at secure drop boxes located at Novi City Hall and other municipal facilities, or in person at the clerk's office.