Southfield Phone Directory Search

The Southfield phone directory gives you access to public records, city office contacts, and court search tools for Southfield, Michigan. This city sits in Oakland County and runs its own clerk, police department, and district court that each hold records the public can request. Whether you need to look up a case at the 46th District Court, get a police report, or reach a city office, this page has the numbers and details you need. Most court searches are free through the state system. Some requests take a written FOIA submission. This guide covers where to call, what records are available, and how to get them.

Southfield City Clerk Directory

The Southfield City Clerk is at 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076. Call (248) 796-5140 for general questions. This office manages voter registration, city council records, meeting minutes, and public documents for the city. If you need a copy of a city record, the clerk is the first contact to try.

Voter registration for Southfield residents can be checked online at the Michigan Voter Information Center. Enter your name, birth month, year, and ZIP code. The phone directory for the clerk's office is your starting point for any city record that does not fall under the police or courts. Staff can tell you what they have on file and how to submit a request. Many records are available through FOIA. The clerk's office coordinates FOIA requests across non-police city departments.

Under MCL 15.231-15.246, anyone can file a FOIA request for public records from any Michigan government office. You do not need to be a resident. Put your request in writing with a clear description of what you want. Include dates, names, or reference numbers when you can. The city must respond within 5 business days. Copy fees are $0.10 per page for paper records.

Southfield Police Phone Directory

The Southfield Police Department is at 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076. The records line is (248) 796-5120. For non-emergency calls, use (248) 796-5440. You can request accident reports, incident reports, and other police records from this office.

Police record requests in Southfield go through the department's FOIA coordinator. Write up your request and include the date of the incident, any names or badge numbers you have, and a case or report number if one was given to you. The more detail you provide, the faster staff can pull the right files. Response time is 5 business days. The department can grant the request, deny it with a written explanation, or extend the deadline by up to 10 days for large requests. Standard fees apply. Paper copies are $0.10 each. Electronic copies cost the price of the media.

Criminal background checks are not handled by the Southfield police phone directory. For Michigan criminal history, use the ICHAT system run by Michigan State Police. It costs $10 and needs a full name plus date of birth. Results show only Michigan convictions. No juvenile records, no expunged cases, and no arrests without a conviction will appear.

Southfield Court Records Search

The 46th District Court serves Southfield. It is at 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076. Call (248) 796-5950 for the clerk's office. This court handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, small claims, civil cases under $25,000, and preliminary exams for felony cases. If you got a ticket in Southfield or need to look up a case, this is the court to contact.

You can search Southfield court cases for free using the MiCOURT case search system. This statewide tool covers all Michigan courts including the 46th District Court. Type at least two letters of a last name to start a search. You can also use a case number, attorney name, or date range. Results show the case number, party names, case type, filing date, status, and hearing dates. Case type codes help you sort what you find. CR is criminal, CB is civil, TR is traffic, and DR is domestic relations.

For bigger matters, Southfield cases go to the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd in Pontiac. That court handles felonies, civil cases over $25,000, family law, and probate. Circuit court cases are also in MiCOURT. The Southfield phone directory for court records points to both the 46th District Court for local matters and the county circuit court for larger cases.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases stay sealed under Michigan law. Adoption records are not public. Cases expunged under MCL 780.621 will not show up in any search. Personal protection order details are limited in what the public can see.

Note: Document images are not available online for most courts, so visit the clerk for copies of filings and orders.

Southfield Public Records Online

The Michigan Treasury website is one of the state-level resources that covers Southfield and all other Michigan cities for tax and financial records.

The image above shows the Michigan Treasury page. It has tools and links for property tax info, unclaimed property searches, and other financial records at the state level. For Southfield-specific property tax data, you would go through Oakland County's tax search tools or contact the city assessor.

Southfield Property and Vital Records

Property records for Southfield are kept at the Oakland County level. The Oakland County Register of Deeds holds deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded land documents. The Oakland County Treasurer handles property tax data and payment info. If you want to check who owns a parcel, look at assessed values, or view tax bills in Southfield, those records come from county offices.

Vital records like birth and death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records also go through Oakland County. The state charges $34 for the first copy of any vital record and $16 for each extra copy. Oakland County fees range from $15 to $25 depending on how old the record is. Under MCL 333.2815-333.2861, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to the person named, parents, or legal representatives. Death, marriage, and divorce records are generally public and available to anyone who asks.

The Southfield phone directory for county-level records is on our Oakland County page. That page has the full contact list for the county clerk, register of deeds, treasurer, and courts.

How FOIA Works in Southfield

Every department in Southfield has a FOIA coordinator. The process works the same across all of them. You write up your request with your name, contact info, and what records you want. Be specific. Include dates, names, case numbers, or any detail that helps staff find the files. You can mail it, email it, or drop it off in person at the right office.

The city has 5 business days to respond. They can approve the request and hand over the records, deny it with a written reason, or ask for up to 10 more days. If your request is denied, you can appeal within 180 days. Appeals go to the Office of the Ombudsman or to Circuit Court. Fee waivers are available for public interest requests or for people with low income. Labor charges apply when a request takes a lot of staff time. The first $20 of labor is usually free. After that, the rate is based on the lowest-paid worker who can do the search. You get an itemized breakdown before any charges are billed.

Legal Help Near Southfield

The Legal Aid and Defender Association covers the Southfield area and can be reached at (313) 967-5800. They handle civil matters for people who qualify by income. Michigan Legal Help at (888) 783-8190 has statewide self-help tools, court forms, and step-by-step guides. The Michigan Courts website also posts forms and instructions you can use on your own. If you need a lawyer, the State Bar of Michigan runs a referral service at (800) 968-0738.

Oakland County Records for Southfield

Southfield is in Oakland County. A lot of the records people look for are kept at the county level rather than by the city. If the Southfield phone directory does not have what you need, check the Oakland County phone directory page for more contacts and search tools. The county clerk, register of deeds, and circuit court all keep records covering the Southfield area.

Nearby Cities in the Phone Directory

Several cities near Southfield have their own phone directory pages with local contacts and records tools. Pick one below if you need records from a neighboring area.