Sterling Heights Phone Directory

The Sterling Heights phone directory gives you a way to look up public records from city hall, the police department, and the 41A District Court. Sterling Heights sits in Macomb County and is one of the largest cities in Michigan with more than 134,000 people. You can search for police reports, court case data, vital records, property info, and contact details for each city office through this phone directory. This page lists every phone number, address, email, and search tool you need to find records in Sterling Heights. Some records in the directory are free to look up online, while others need a FOIA request or an in-person visit to get.

Sterling Heights City Clerk Phone Directory

The Sterling Heights City Clerk handles vital records, business licenses, voter registration, and FOIA requests. The phone directory for this office starts with the main address at 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Call (586) 446-2420 for general help. The fax line is (586) 276-4077. You can reach the clerk by email at cityclerk@sterlingheights.gov for most questions. Passport services go to passports@sterlingheights.gov. Business license questions go to licensing@sterling-heights.net. For voting and election info, use vote@sterling-heights.gov. FOIA requests should be sent to foia@sterling-heights.gov. All of these phone numbers and email addresses are part of the Sterling Heights phone directory for city clerk services.

The clerk is the keeper of records for the city of Sterling Heights. That means they hold city council meeting minutes and agendas, boards and commissions records, bids, summonses, lawsuits, legal documents, and property variances. You can ask for any of these through the Sterling Heights phone directory by calling the main clerk line or filing a FOIA request. The directory also lists vital record services at this office. Birth and death certificates are available here. You need a completed application form, valid photo ID, and the right fee. Michigan law under MCL 333.2815-333.2861 restricts access to birth records less than 100 years old to the person named, parents, or legal reps. Death records and marriage records are generally public. Search the Sterling Heights phone directory to find the right form and fee for each record type.

The city clerk also runs boards and commissions applications. You can apply online through the Sterling Heights city website. Council meetings take place on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the City Center Council Chambers. The phone directory for council records and meeting agendas is also available through the clerk's office. Search the directory for past meeting records or call the clerk for help finding a specific document.

That screenshot shows the main Sterling Heights website where you can find links to the clerk, police, court, and other city services. Use it as a starting point when you search the Sterling Heights phone directory for any city department. The site is the central hub for all phone numbers, records, and search tools listed in this directory.

Sterling Heights Police Records Phone Directory

The Sterling Heights Police Department keeps records of crimes, incidents, accidents, and other law enforcement activity. The Records Bureau is at 40333 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. Call (586) 446-2900 for the records desk. The main police line is (586) 446-2801, and non-emergency dispatch is (586) 446-2800. The chief of police can be reached at (586) 446-2810. Police administration is at (586) 446-2805. For FOIA requests, email shpdfoia@sterling-heights.net. General records questions go to pdrecords@sterling-heights.net.

The Records Bureau is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You must arrive by 4:15 PM for same-day service. That is a hard cutoff. If you show up after 4:15 PM, you will need to come back the next day. The phone directory for police records in Sterling Heights lists several record types you can request. These include police reports, accident reports, vehicular crash reports, crime stats, police clearance letters for Sterling Heights residents, firearm purchase permits, and concealed weapons permits.

There are several ways to request records from the Sterling Heights phone directory for police data. You can submit an online FOIA request form to search for records, visit the Records Bureau counter in person (wait at least 3 days after the incident), mail your request to Sterling Heights Police Department, Attention Records, 40333 Dodge Park Road, fax it to (586) 276-4069, or email shpdfoia@sterling-heights.net. The phone directory lists all of these request methods. Standard response time is 5 business days. Reports are provided within 5 business days if available. Fees vary by record type, so call (586) 446-2900 for the current cost. The directory notes you can pay with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card.

Accident reports are available online through LexisNexis. Search by state (Michigan), then set the jurisdiction to Sterling Heights Police Department. You will need the report number. This is the fastest way to get a crash report from the Sterling Heights phone directory without visiting the records desk at the station. Many people search this phone directory tool first before trying the in-person option.

That is the Sterling Heights Police Department page. It links to the FOIA form, records request info, and other police services in the Sterling Heights phone directory. You can search for forms and phone numbers for the records desk right from this page. The directory listing for police records is one of the most visited in Sterling Heights.

Police clearance letters are available for current or former Sterling Heights residents. Bring your driver's license or state ID to the records desk. Open investigations are not released through any phone directory search or records request. All requests must go through the Freedom of Information Act process. The Sterling Heights phone directory for police clearance letters requires a valid ID and a completed request form.

Note: Fingerprinting services are NOT available at the Sterling Heights Police Department, and this service is not listed in the city phone directory. You will be referred to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office at (586) 307-9393 for fingerprint records.

41A District Court Sterling Heights Phone Directory

The 41A District Court serves Sterling Heights and handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil infractions, civil lawsuits up to $25,000, small claims up to $6,500, and landlord-tenant disputes. The phone directory for the court lists the main address at 40111 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313. The main phone line is (586) 446-2500. Fax goes to (586) 276-4074. This is one of the busiest court records offices in the Sterling Heights phone directory.

Each division has its own phone number in the Sterling Heights phone directory for court records. Civil matters are at (586) 446-2535. Criminal matters are at (586) 446-2550. Traffic matters go to (586) 446-2575. Probation matters are at (586) 446-2565. The probation fax is (586) 276-4016. These phone directory listings make it easy to search for and reach the right division for your records. The court lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Phone lines are answered 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. The court closes from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM each day for lunch. Walk-in arraignments happen Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 9:30 AM.

The current judges are the Honorable Annemarie Marino Lepore, the Honorable Kimberley A. Wiegand, and the Honorable Eric Shepherd. The court runs an online case search tool and posts a weekly docket you can check in the Sterling Heights phone directory. You can also find a traffic fee and point schedule on the court site. The phone directory for the court lists the search tools and contact info for each division. New filings are accepted by U.S. Mail or fax, but fax filings have a 10-page limit and the filing fee must be paid before the filing is processed. A drop-box at the front entrance accepts filings and payments after hours.

Payment methods include cash, credit or debit card, check, and money order. You can also pay by phone at 1-833-228-5606 or use the online Point and Pay system. The phone directory for the 41A District Court includes these payment options so you can handle fines and fees without a trip to the courthouse. The court also handles felony arraignments, probable cause conferences, and preliminary examinations before cases move to circuit court. Under MCL 333.7411, first-time drug possession cases can be handled through a special program. The court also runs HYTA for youthful offenders ages 18 to 26, and MCL 769.4a covers first-time domestic violence cases. Cases processed under these programs may not show up in the Sterling Heights phone directory search results.

Note: The court offers a text and email reminder system for court dates, and ADA accommodations are available by filing Form MC 70. Check the Sterling Heights phone directory for the court to find the right phone number for your division.

Sterling Heights Property Records Directory

Property and tax records for Sterling Heights are available through BS&A Online. This is the same system many Michigan cities use for their phone directory of property data. You can search by owner name, address, or parcel number. Results show the owner name, mailing address, assessed values, building details like square footage and year built, sales history, and zoning info. The tool is free and works around the clock. The Sterling Heights phone directory for property records is one of the more complete city-level search tools in Michigan.

BS&A Online covers several record types for Sterling Heights. You can search property and assessing records, building department records, tax records, and utility billing records through this phone directory tool. For deed and mortgage records, you need to go through the Macomb County Register of Deeds. The county office handles all recorded documents like warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, and liens. The phone directory for Sterling Heights does not list a separate deeds office because that falls under county jurisdiction. Search the county phone directory for deed records instead.

Under Michigan's General Property Tax Act (MCL 211.1-211.157), property tax records are public. Anyone can look up who owns a parcel, what it is worth, and whether taxes have been paid. You do not need to give a reason for the search. This makes the Sterling Heights phone directory for property records one of the more open record types you can search. The directory includes phone numbers and online search links for both city and county property records offices. You can search and find property records without leaving home using the phone directory tools listed here.

How FOIA Works in Sterling Heights

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 gives anyone the right to request government records from the city of Sterling Heights. You do not need to be a resident to use the phone directory or file a FOIA request. Any person or group can search the directory and file a request. The city must respond within 5 business days. They can grant it, deny it with a written reason, or ask for up to 10 more days.

Standard fees are $0.10 per page for copies. Electronic files cost the price of the media used. Labor charges apply when a request takes a long time to search or redact. If the total will cost more than $50, the city can ask for a deposit. Fee waivers may be available for low-income requestors or when the records serve a public interest. If your request is denied, you can appeal within 180 days to the Office of the Ombudsman or take the matter to Circuit Court. The Sterling Heights phone directory lists two FOIA contacts. For city records, email foia@sterling-heights.gov. For police records, use shpdfoia@sterling-heights.net. Use the right phone directory contact so your records request goes to the correct office. The directory makes it easy to search for the right FOIA contact in Sterling Heights.

Sterling Heights in Macomb County

Sterling Heights is part of Macomb County. Many record types are kept at the county level, not in the city phone directory. The Macomb County Clerk handles marriage licenses, vital records, and election records. The Register of Deeds keeps property deeds, mortgages, and liens. The 16th Judicial Circuit Court handles felony cases, divorce, custody, and civil cases over $25,000. If you can't find what you need through the Sterling Heights phone directory, the Macomb County phone directory is the next place to search.

The Macomb County website has links to all county departments and their phone directory contacts. You can search court records through the MiCOURT case search system, which covers all Michigan courts including those in Sterling Heights and Macomb County. The statewide phone directory and records search lets you look up cases by name or case number for free. This is a good search tool to use alongside the Sterling Heights phone directory when you need to find records from both city and county sources.

Nearby Cities in the Phone Directory

Several other cities near Sterling Heights have their own phone directory pages with local contact info and record search tools. If a record crosses city lines, you may need to search more than one phone directory to find the records you need.