Wyoming, Michigan Public Records

Wyoming public records are available through the City of Wyoming, Kent County offices, and Michigan state agencies. Court cases, property documents, police reports, and vital records are all accessible through different offices and online systems. This page explains how to find and request public records for Wyoming, Michigan.

Kent County and Wyoming Records

Wyoming is part of Kent County. Property deeds, circuit court filings, and vital records for Wyoming residents run through Kent County offices in Grand Rapids. The Kent County Clerk handles court records and vital records. The Register of Deeds records all property documents. For a full list of Kent County resources, visit the Kent County public records page.

Kent County maintains online records access for its residents. The county website at kentcountymi.gov links to property records, court searches, and other public data. The Kent County Circuit Court in Grand Rapids handles felony cases and appeals from Wyoming's 62B District Court.

Wyoming City Records and FOIA

The City of Wyoming clerk handles FOIA requests, vital records, election administration, business licenses, and city council records. The city offices are at 1155 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Phone: (616) 530-7200. The city website is at wyomingmi.gov. The clerk serves as FOIA Coordinator for all city records, including police department requests.

Under MCL 15.231, the city must respond to your request within 5 business days. A 10-day extension is allowed for complex requests with written notice. You can submit requests in person, by mail, or by email. Your request should clearly describe the records you want. Including dates, names, and locations speeds up the process.

Copy fees and labor costs apply. Indigent requesters can have the first $20 waived. Wyoming city council meetings are live streamed on the city's Facebook page. Meetings of the Planning Commission and other boards are also streamed. The city uses WKTV, the Wyoming Kentwood Television government access channel, for additional public information programming. Meeting records and city contracts are available through FOIA.

Wyoming's Department of Public Safety handles both police and fire services. Records requests for police reports go through the city FOIA process. Contact the DPS Records Division at (616) 530-7314 or dpsrecords@wyomingmi.gov for accident reports and police records. The mailing address is 2300 DeHoop Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509.

The screenshot below shows the Wyoming city website, which is the main starting point for city records and FOIA requests.

The city also accepts online service requests and permit applications through its website, reducing the need for FOIA requests for some routine data.

Court Records for Wyoming, Michigan

The 62B District Court is the primary court serving Wyoming. It is located at 1155 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil disputes up to $25,000, small claims, and landlord-tenant matters for Wyoming and surrounding areas. Felony cases start here as preliminary examinations and then transfer to the 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids.

You can search court records for Wyoming cases online at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. Choose the appropriate Kent County court from the dropdown and search by name or case number. Case status, docket entries, and scheduled hearings are free to view. For certified copies you need to contact the court clerk directly in person or by mail.

The Kent County Circuit Court in Grand Rapids handles Wyoming felony cases, family court matters, and civil cases over $25,000. For circuit court case information, use the MiCOURT portal and select the Kent County Circuit Court.

Wyoming Police and DPS Records

Wyoming's Department of Public Safety is at 2300 DeHoop Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509. Non-emergency: (616) 530-7300. Records phone: (616) 530-7314. Email: dpsrecords@wyomingmi.gov. The DPS handles both police and fire services for the city. Police reports require a FOIA request submitted through the city clerk's process. Accident reports and incident reports follow the same process.

Firearm permit applications are also processed at Wyoming DPS. Sex Offender Registry registrations for Wyoming residents are handled at the DPS as well. Fingerprinting services are available, though hours may vary. Contact the department before visiting to confirm availability.

For records about incidents in unincorporated Kent County areas near Wyoming, contact the Kent County Sheriff's Office in Grand Rapids.

Criminal History and Offender Records

Search criminal history for Wyoming residents through Michigan's ICHAT at apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT. The fee is $10 per search. ICHAT covers felony convictions and serious misdemeanors from all 83 Michigan counties including Kent. Federal records and juvenile history are not included.

The Michigan Department of Corrections OTIS database at mdocweb.state.mi.us is free. It shows current inmates, parolees, and probationers under state supervision. Records are removed three years after discharge.

The Michigan Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com lets you search by name, address, or ZIP code. It covers registered offenders in Wyoming and the surrounding Kent County area. Photos, offense history, and address data are included.

Property Records in Wyoming

Property deed records for Wyoming addresses are held at the Kent County Register of Deeds in Grand Rapids. Search these online through the county website at kentcountymi.gov. The Wyoming Assessor's Office holds property assessment data for all parcels within city limits. Assessment records show owner names, taxable values, legal descriptions, and other property details.

Wyoming Building Department records include permit history, inspection reports, and certificate of occupancy records for city addresses. These are public records available through a FOIA request or in person. GIS mapping through the county equalization department can help with parcel identification and property boundary questions.

Vital Records

Birth and death records for events in Wyoming are available through Michigan MDHHS at michigan.gov/mdhhs. The first certified copy costs $34. Extra copies of the same record are $16 each. Orders are accepted online, by mail, or in person. The Wyoming City Clerk and the Kent County Clerk both issue vital records for events in their respective jurisdictions.

Marriage licenses for Wyoming residents are issued by the Kent County Clerk in Grand Rapids. Divorce records go through the 17th Circuit Court in Grand Rapids or through MDHHS for records back to 1897.

Nearby Cities

These nearby Michigan cities have public records pages with local court and FOIA information.