Royal Oak, MI city services

Every Royal Oak city department in one place — who to call, when they are open, and the official page to pay a bill, pull a permit or report a problem.

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City hall & administration

City hallRoyal Oak City HallCity Hall houses the clerk, treasurer, assessing, building and administration offices for the City of Royal Oak.248-246-3000
Mayor & commissionRoyal Oak City CommissionThe Mayor and City Commission are the elected legislative body for Royal Oak. Meeting agendas and packets are posted on the city's agenda center.248-246-3203
City managerRoyal Oak City ManagerThe City Manager's office is responsible for day-to-day administration of city departments and carrying out City Commission policy.248-246-3200
ClerkRoyal Oak City ClerkThe City Clerk keeps official city records, issues licenses and permits handled by the clerk's office, and administers city elections.248-246-3050
AssessingRoyal Oak Assessing DepartmentThe Assessing Department determines assessed and taxable values for property in Royal Oak and maintains property records.248-246-3110

Bills, taxes, permits & parking

Public safety & courts

Trash, recycling & streets

Library, parks & community

Voting & elections

ElectionsRoyal Oak Elections & VotingThe City Clerk's office administers elections for Royal Oak, including voter registration, absentee ballots and polling place information.248-246-3050

Schools & districts

Utilities & trash service

Post office & passports

Post officeRoyal Oak Post OfficeThe Royal Oak Post Office at 200 W 2nd St is a USPS location. USPS lists po boxes, passport acceptance, passport photos, money orders, general delivery here. Passport appointments: Mon 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wed 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Thu 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun closed.(248) 546-7112

Hospitals & urgent care

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Oakland County services for Royal Oak residents

Courts, the sheriff, deeds, marriage licences, health services and more are handled at county level.

Oakland County services

Information from romi.gov, checked September 23, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official City of Royal Oak site — for official business use romi.gov.