Access Livingston County Phone Directory
The Livingston County phone directory gives you direct contacts and search tools for public records across this southeast Michigan county. Livingston County has its seat in Howell and sits between Lansing and Detroit. You can use this phone directory to look up court cases, property records, vital records, and government office phone numbers. Whether you need to reach the county clerk, the circuit court, or the district court in Howell, this page covers the contacts and resources you need in the Livingston County phone directory.
Livingston County Phone Directory Overview
Livingston County Clerk Phone Numbers
The Livingston County Clerk is the main office for vital records, elections, and county filings. Elizabeth Hundley serves as the FOIA coordinator. Call (517) 546-3693 to reach the clerk's office at 304 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843. This is the starting point in the Livingston County phone directory for birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses.
Michigan vital records go back to 1867 for births and deaths. Under MCL 333.2815-333.2861 of the Michigan Public Health Code, birth records less than 100 years old are restricted to the person named, parents, or legal reps. Records older than 100 years are open to anyone. Death records and marriage records are generally public. The Livingston County clerk can tell you the current fees, which are typically lower than the state rate of $34 for the first copy. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person requests at the Howell office.
You can also request records by mail. Send your request to 304 E. Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843 with a copy of your ID and payment. The Livingston County phone directory connects you to the specific division within the clerk's office based on the type of record you need.
Livingston County Circuit Court
The Livingston County Circuit Court sits in Howell. It handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $25,000, family law matters including divorce and custody, and probate cases. The MiCOURT system lets you search case records for free.
Enter a last name with at least two letters or use a full case number in the YY-######-XX format. Results show party names, case type, filing date, case status, and docket entries. Case type codes in the Livingston County phone directory include CR for criminal, DR for domestic relations, CB for civil, and PR for probate. MiCOURT works around the clock from any device with a web browser. It is the fastest way to check on a case in Livingston County without calling the court.
There are limits on what the system shows. Juvenile records are sealed. PPO records are restricted. Expunged cases under MCL 780.621 will not appear in the results. Document images are typically not posted online. You will need to visit the court clerk or call the office for copies of filed documents.
For criminal background checks in Livingston County, the Michigan State Police ICHAT system costs $10. Enter the person's full name and date of birth. Results show convictions from Michigan courts only. They are valid for 30 days.
53rd District Court Livingston County
The 53rd District Court is at 204 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843. The phone number is (517) 540-7800. This court covers Livingston County for traffic tickets, misdemeanors, preliminary exams, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000.
Search for 53rd District Court cases through MiCOURT. Enter a name or case number to find records. The Livingston County phone directory lists this court as the go-to resource for lower-level case lookups. Results show case type, parties, hearing dates, and dispositions. You can see if a case is open, pending, or closed. Document copies are not available online. Call the court clerk or visit in person for those.
Drug charges under MCL 333.7411 for first-time offenders are sealed. HYTA youth cases are also not visible in public searches. Landlord-tenant disputes and real estate matters up to $25,000 also go through this court.
Note: The 53rd District Court is the only district court serving Livingston County, so all lower-level cases in the county go through this Howell location.
FOIA Requests for Livingston County
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231-15.246 gives anyone the right to request government records from Livingston County. You do not need to be a Michigan resident. Elizabeth Hundley is the FOIA coordinator. Call (517) 546-3693.
The county must respond within 5 business days. Extensions of up to 10 more days are allowed. Standard fees are $0.10 per page for paper copies. Electronic copies cost the price of the media. Labor charges apply when requests need a lot of search time or redaction. A deposit is required for requests over $50. Fee waivers exist for low-income requesters or for requests that serve a public interest. If your FOIA request is denied, you have 180 days to appeal to the Office of the Ombudsman or to Livingston County Circuit Court. The Livingston County phone directory lists FOIA contacts for each department if you need to target a specific office.
Livingston County Property Search
Property records in Livingston County are maintained by the Register of Deeds and the county treasurer. Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and tax info through county tools. The Livingston County phone directory for property matters starts with the Register of Deeds office at the county building in Howell.
Many Livingston County properties can be searched through the BS&A Online system. It is free and shows owner names, assessed values, building details, sales history, and zoning. It runs 24/7. For state-level data, the Michigan Open Data Portal has datasets in CSV, Shapefile, and GeoJSON formats. All data on the portal is free.
Use the Open Data Portal to find datasets that cover Livingston County and the rest of Michigan. You can download data in multiple formats for your own analysis.
Livingston County Voter Lookup
The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check voter registration for anyone in Livingston County. You need a first name, last name, birth month, birth year, and ZIP code. The tool shows registration status, polling place, and voting history for the past 12 months.
Register to vote online at mi.gov/vote if you have a Michigan driver's license or state ID. In-person registration is available at the Livingston County Clerk's office in Howell or at any Secretary of State branch. Same-day registration at the polls is allowed with proof of residency. The Livingston County phone directory can connect you to the elections division for precinct-specific questions.
Business Records for Livingston County
Look up any business registered in Michigan, including those in Livingston County, through the Secretary of State business entity search. Search by entity name, officer name, or ID number. Results show the business name, status, formation date, registered agent, and principal office address. You can view filed documents as PDFs. The search is free. Certified copies cost $10.
Legal Aid in Livingston County
Free legal help is available for Livingston County residents through several groups. Michigan Legal Help at (888) 783-8190 covers the whole state. The Michigan Courts website has self-help forms and guides. The State Bar of Michigan runs a lawyer referral service at (800) 968-0738. These services help with family law, housing, and civil matters but do not cover criminal defense.
Nearby Counties
Livingston County sits between the Lansing and Detroit metro areas. If you need records from a neighboring county, try these pages.
Cities in Livingston County
Livingston County includes the city of Howell and several townships. None of the cities in this county meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. The county offices in Howell handle most record requests for the whole county. Use the Livingston County phone directory contacts above to reach the right office.