Clerk · Oakland County
Oakland County Clerk / Register of Deeds
The County Clerk keeps county records and court records, and the Register of Deeds records property deeds and land documents.
Royal Oak, MI is in Oakland County, so this office serves Royal Oak residents.
What this office handles
- Property deeds and land records
- Court records
- County records
Other Oakland County services
- SheriffOakland County Sheriff's OfficeThe Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across Oakland County, operates the county jail and runs county dispatch. Call 911 for emergencies.248-858-5000
- JailOakland County JailThe county jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office at the county complex in Pontiac. Inmate information is available by phone.248-858-1800
- Circuit courtOakland County Circuit CourtThe Circuit Court hears felony criminal cases, civil cases above the district court limit, family and divorce matters for Oakland County.248-858-0344
- Probate courtOakland County Probate CourtThe Probate Court handles wills and estates, guardianships, conservatorships and mental health matters.248-858-0260
- District courtsOakland County District CourtsDistrict courts across Oakland County handle traffic, misdemeanour, landlord-tenant and small claims matters. Each city is served by a specific district court.
- Friend of the courtOakland County Friend of the CourtFriend of the Court handles child support, custody and parenting time enforcement for Oakland County Circuit Court cases.248-858-0461
Royal Oak city departments
Water bills, permits, trash and parking are handled by the city.
See Royal Oak city services