Search Waterford Township Public Records

Waterford Township public records are maintained by the township clerk, Oakland County offices, and Michigan state agencies. Court cases, property documents, vital records, and FOIA requests are all accessible through local and state systems. This page explains how to find and request public records in Waterford Township, Michigan.

Oakland County and Waterford Township Records

Waterford Township is part of Oakland County. Property deed records, circuit court cases, and vital records for township residents run through Oakland County offices in Pontiac. The Oakland County Register of Deeds records all property documents. The 6th Circuit Court handles felony cases and family court. For a full overview of county resources, visit the Oakland County public records page.

Oakland County provides several online search tools. Search property documents at ocmideeds.com. Court cases are accessible at courtexplorer.oakgov.com. The Register of Deeds is at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341, phone (248) 858-0581.

Waterford Township FOIA and Clerk Records

Waterford Township's FOIA Coordinator is Shelly Schloss, who also serves as Senior Executive Assistant to the Township Supervisor. The township address is 5200 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. Phone: (248) 674-6201. Fax: (248) 674-5451. Email: sschloss@waterfordmi.gov. The township website is at waterfordmi.gov.

Under MCL 15.231, the township must respond to FOIA requests within 5 business days. For unusual volume or complexity, a 10-day extension is allowed with written notice. Waterford requires the complete name of the requester as specified by statute. Requests without proper identification may be denied. This is one of the stricter compliance practices in the Oakland County area.

Township Board of Trustees minutes, meeting agendas, and archived records are maintained by the township clerk. These records are available through FOIA or in person at the Civic Center. The township is run by a Board of Trustees with Gary Wall serving as supervisor. Meeting records, budget documents, and contracts are all public records under Michigan FOIA.

Waterford Township has been active in responding to water-related FOIA requests. Municipal services contracts, water and sewer records, and road maintenance documents are all available through the FOIA process. The township has maintained transparency on municipal operations, and the Civic Center staff can help guide you to the right department for specific records.

The screenshot below shows the Waterford Township website, the starting point for local FOIA requests and township government records.

For police records, requests still go through the FOIA coordinator at the Civic Center address. The Waterford Township Police Department handles law enforcement for the township. Reports and incident records are released through the standard FOIA process.

Court Records for Waterford Township

The 51st District Court handles criminal misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil disputes up to $25,000, and small claims for Waterford Township. This court is part of the Oakland County court system. Felony cases from Waterford Township transfer to the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac after preliminary examination. Family court matters also go to the 6th Circuit Family Division.

Search court records for Waterford Township cases online at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. Select the appropriate Oakland County court from the dropdown menu. Search by name or case number. Case details show docket entries, hearing dates, and case status at no cost. Oakland County Court Explorer at courtexplorer.oakgov.com also covers the township's courts.

For certified copies of court documents, contact the 51st District Court or the 6th Circuit Court clerk directly. Fees apply. Non-certified information from MiCOURT is for reference only and not suitable for legal proceedings.

Criminal History and Offender Records

Michigan's ICHAT system at apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT covers criminal records for Waterford Township and all of Oakland County. The fee is $10 per search. ICHAT shows felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all Michigan counties. Federal records, juvenile history, and minor misdemeanors are not included.

The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS database at mdocweb.state.mi.us is free. It covers current inmates, parolees, and probationers under MDOC supervision statewide. Records are removed three years after an offender's discharge date.

Check the Michigan Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com for registered offenders in Waterford Township and Oakland County. Search is free by name, address, or ZIP code. Results include photos, offense history, and registered address data.

Property Records in Waterford Township

Property deed records for Waterford Township are recorded with the Oakland County Register of Deeds. Search online at ocmideeds.com. This covers deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded property documents. The Waterford Township Assessor holds property assessment data for township parcels. Assessment records are public and available in person at the Civic Center or through FOIA.

Waterford Township Building Department handles building permits, inspections, code enforcement, and zoning compliance. Permit history and inspection records are public records available through a FOIA request to the township. The township also maintains records on waste management contracts, water and sewer service agreements, and road maintenance that are available under FOIA.

Vital Records for Waterford Township Residents

Birth and death certificates for events in Waterford Township are available through Michigan MDHHS at michigan.gov/mdhhs. The first certified copy costs $34. Additional copies of the same record are $16 each. Orders are accepted online, by mail, or in person. You need to prove eligibility for birth records less than 100 years old.

Marriage licenses for Waterford Township residents are issued by the Oakland County Clerk in Pontiac. Divorce records for Waterford Township cases go through the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac, or you can request them through MDHHS for cases going back to 1897.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Oakland County cities have their own public records pages.