Livonia Residents Directory

Livonia is a city of about 95,000 people in Wayne County, Michigan. The Livonia residents directory brings together public records from county and state agencies that cover this area. Court case files, property deeds, voter rolls, and criminal history data are all searchable through the tools and links on this page. Wayne County holds most of the records for Livonia residents, and Detroit serves as the county seat. You can use the search tool below to begin your lookup or scroll through the sections for direct links to each type of record.

Wayne County Records for Livonia Residents

Livonia is part of Wayne County, the largest county in Michigan by population. Detroit is the county seat. The Wayne County Clerk's office is at 2 Woodward Avenue, Room 201, Detroit, MI 48226. Phone is (313) 224-6262. This office handles birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses. Livonia residents who need certified copies can visit in person or send requests by mail. Fees start at $15 for the first certified copy.

The Wayne County Register of Deeds sits at 400 Monroe Street, 5th Floor, Detroit. Call (313) 224-5850. All property transfers in Livonia are recorded here. Under MCL 565.29, deeds, mortgages, and liens must be filed with this office. Records date back to 1915. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Livonia does have its own city clerk for local matters, but the county is where most public records in the Livonia residents directory are kept.

Livonia Residents Directory Court Records

The 16th District Court serves Livonia. It covers misdemeanor crimes, traffic cases, civil claims up to $25,000, and small claims. Felony preliminary exams also happen here before cases move on to the circuit level. The court handles a high volume of cases given the size of the city.

For felony trials, civil lawsuits over $25,000, and domestic relations cases, the Third Judicial Circuit Court in Detroit is the next step. It sits at 2 Woodward Avenue. The MiCOURT search tool lets you look up cases from both district and circuit courts across Wayne County. Search by name or case number. No account is needed. Under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, most court files are public. Juvenile and sealed records will not show up.

Court records in the Livonia residents directory may include charge details, hearing dates, plea info, sentencing data, and the name of the judge on the case. Civil case results list the parties and any rulings that have been made so far.

Search Livonia Criminal History Records

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police is the standard tool for criminal history searches in the Livonia residents directory. Each search costs $10. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT covers all 83 Michigan counties, so Wayne County and Livonia are included. Results show felony convictions and serious misdemeanors that carry over 93 days in jail.

The data includes the person's name, any known aliases, arrest dates, charges filed, the court where the case was heard, and sentencing info. ICHAT does not show traffic violations, federal charges, juvenile records, or convictions from other states. Suppressed records and tribal court data are also excluded.

The Livonia residents directory image below shows the Wayne County Sheriff's Office portal, which covers jail and booking searches for the county.

For state prison inmates and parolees, the free OTIS search from the Michigan Department of Corrections is available. It covers people currently in custody, on parole, or discharged within three years. The Livonia Police Department handles local law enforcement and processes FOIA requests for police reports and incident data.

Livonia Property Records Search

Property records for Livonia are on file with the Wayne County Register of Deeds. Use the online recorder portal to look up deeds, mortgages, liens, and land contracts. Records from 1983 onward can be searched by grantor or grantee name. Earlier records from 1915 to 1982 require a book and page number. Copies run $1.00 per page.

Wayne County's free historic index books add another layer. They cover acreage, cemeteries, plats, and other land categories. The Livonia City Assessor also keeps local tax and assessment data. Between these county and local tools, the Livonia residents directory has good coverage for property related searches going back more than a century.

Livonia FOIA Requests

Under MCL 15.231 through 15.246, any person can request public records from Livonia city offices. This covers the city government, police department, fire department, parks, and library. Put your request in writing. Be clear about what records you want and which department has them. The office must respond within five business days. MCL 15.235 allows a ten-day extension with notice.

Copy fees in Livonia range from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. A fee waiver is available for those who can show they lack the funds, under MCL 15.234. Denied requests must include a written reason citing a specific exemption from MCL 15.243. The default under Michigan law is that records are public. Privacy and law enforcement exemptions are the most common reasons for withholding documents from the Livonia residents directory.

Voter Records in the Livonia Residents Directory

Check if someone in Livonia is registered to vote through the Michigan Voter Information Center. Enter their name, date of birth, and zip code. The tool shows registration status, the assigned polling place, and district info.

Michigan's Qualified Voter File has roughly 7.3 to 7.9 million records. Each entry includes the voter's name, home address, birth year, registration date, and voting history. Under MCL 168.509(q), full birth dates, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers are not included in public versions of the file. A full copy of the voter file costs $23 through a FOIA request to the Michigan Department of State.

Nearby Cities in the Residents Directory

These cities near Livonia have their own pages in the Michigan residents directory.