Vital records · Oakland County
Oakland County Vital Records & Marriage Licences
Birth and death certificates, marriage licences and other life-event records are issued by the County Clerk.
Southfield, MI is in Oakland County, so this office serves Southfield residents.
What this office handles
- Birth certificates
- Death certificates
- Marriage licences
- Concealed pistol licences
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
Southfield city departments
Water bills, permits, trash and parking are handled by the city.
See Southfield city services
