Farmington Hills Residents Directory
The Farmington Hills residents directory connects you to public records for people who live in this Oakland County city. With a population near 83,000, Farmington Hills is one of the larger communities in southeast Michigan. You can search court case files, property records, voter rolls, and criminal history data through both county and state tools. Oakland County keeps most of the records that cover Farmington Hills residents, and several of those databases are free to use online. This directory page pulls together the key resources and tells you how to use each one to find the person or record you need.
Farmington Hills Directory Overview
Farmington Hills Court Records Search
Court cases for Farmington Hills residents go through two main courts. The 47th District Court at 31605 W 11 Mile Road handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and civil matters up to $25,000. You can reach them at (248) 871-2900. Felony cases, divorce filings, and civil suits over $25,000 move to the Oakland County Circuit Court, which is the 6th Judicial Circuit. That court sits at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac.
The best free tool for looking up Farmington Hills residents directory court records is MiCOURT. This statewide system lets you search by name or case number across most Michigan courts. No account is needed. Results show the case number, parties, filing date, case status, and the judge assigned. It covers criminal, civil, traffic, domestic, and probate cases. Oakland County also runs its own search tool called Court Explorer, which gives more detail on 6th Circuit and Probate Court cases. You can search by party name or case number there too. Document copies cost $1 per page, and certified copies run $10 each.
Some records are not public. Juvenile cases, sealed files, adoption records, and mental health cases stay closed under Michigan law. Personal Protection Orders are also kept out of public search tools per MCL 600.2950.
Farmington Hills Residents Directory Criminal Search
The Internet Criminal History Access Tool, or ICHAT, is the main way to check criminal records for Farmington Hills residents. The Michigan State Police run it. Each search costs $10 and needs a full name and date of birth. ICHAT pulls data from all 83 Michigan counties and shows felony convictions plus serious misdemeanors that carry more than 93 days in jail. Results list the person's name, aliases, arrest dates, charges, court, and sentencing details.
ICHAT does not cover everything. It skips federal charges, tribal records, traffic cases, juvenile cases, and crimes from other states. Local misdemeanors under 93 days are left out too. If you need a broader check, you may want to pair ICHAT with a court records search through MiCOURT or Court Explorer for a fuller picture of someone's legal history in the Farmington Hills residents directory.
Note: An indigent fee waiver for ICHAT is available through a notarized Affidavit of Indigency, limited to two uses per calendar year.
Offender Records for Farmington Hills
The Michigan Department of Corrections runs OTIS, a free offender search tool. It covers people in state prison, on parole, or on probation under MDOC supervision. You can also find records for people who left supervision within the past three years. Search by last name (at least three letters), MDOC number, or use filters like age and gender. Results show the person's full name, MDOC number, current facility, custody status, sentence dates, and parole eligibility.
OTIS does not include county jail inmates or people held in the Oakland County Jail. For local jail information, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office runs an inmate locator. That tool shows booking info, charges, bond amounts, and court dates for people held at the jail on Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The Farmington Hills residents directory page here links to both so you can check state and county custody records in one place.
Farmington Hills Property Records
Property records help you find who owns a home or parcel in Farmington Hills. Oakland County keeps these records through the Register of Deeds at 1200 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac. You can search deeds, mortgages, liens, and land contracts online at ocmideeds.com. The system covers documents from 1964 to the present. Basic searches are free for guest users. Document downloads start at $6 for the first file and $1 for each one after that in the same session.
For tax and assessment data, the Oakland County Property Gateway tool lets you look up parcels by address or parcel ID number. It shows assessed values, tax info, and ownership details. This is useful for confirming where someone lives or what property they hold in the Farmington Hills area. The city assessor's office also handles local property tax questions.
Farmington Hills Residents Directory Resources
The screenshot below shows the Oakland County public records portal, which serves as a key entry point for searching Farmington Hills residents directory records at the county level.
Oakland County provides several online tools that Farmington Hills residents and researchers can use without visiting the courthouse. Court Explorer, the Property Gateway, and the inmate locator all work from a web browser. For records that are not available online, you can submit a FOIA request to the appropriate county or city office.
Voter Records in the Farmington Hills Directory
The Michigan Voter Information Center lets you check if a Farmington Hills resident is registered to vote. Enter a first name, last name, date of birth, and zip code. The system confirms registration status, shows the precinct, and lists district information. Michigan keeps a Qualified Voter File with roughly 7.5 million records statewide. It holds each voter's name, home address, birth year, registration date, and voting history.
Social Security numbers, full birth dates, phone numbers, and email addresses stay private under MCL 168.509(q). The full QVF file costs $23 through a FOIA request to the Michigan Department of State. For a quick check on one person, the free online tool is the fastest way.
How to Request Farmington Hills Records
If the record you need is not online, file a FOIA request. The Michigan Freedom of Information Act, found in MCL 15.231 through 15.246, gives any person the right to ask for and get copies of public records. Put your request in writing. Name the office that holds the record. Be as specific as you can about what you want. Include your name, address, and contact info.
The office must respond within five business days. They can take up to ten more days if they send a written notice explaining the delay, per MCL 15.235. Copy fees run between $0.10 and $1.00 per page. A fee waiver exists for people who can show they lack the ability to pay. For Farmington Hills residents directory records held at the city level, send your FOIA request to the Farmington Hills City Clerk. For county records, contact the Oakland County Clerk at (248) 858-0561 or send your request to 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341.
- City FOIA requests go to the Farmington Hills City Clerk
- County records requests go to Oakland County Clerk
- State records use the Michigan FOIA statute process
- Response deadline is 5 business days with possible 10-day extension
- Copies cost $0.10 to $1.00 per page
Browse Nearby Residents Directory Pages
Farmington Hills sits in Oakland County alongside several other major cities. You can also browse the full county page or check other cities in the area.