Troy Residents Directory Search

Troy has about 87,000 residents and sits in the southeast corner of Oakland County. The Troy residents directory gathers public records from county and state agencies that serve this city. You can look up court filings, property transfers, voter rolls, and criminal history data for people who live in Troy or once did. Oakland County manages most records for Troy, with the county seat in Pontiac. Start with the search tool on this page or use the links in each section to reach the right office or database.

Oakland County Records for Troy

Troy falls under Oakland County. The county seat is Pontiac. Oakland County is the second most populous in Michigan, with over 1.2 million people. The Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds office is at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. Phone is (248) 858-0581. They keep birth certificates, death records, and marriage licenses for Troy residents. The vital records page has ordering details. Fees start at $15 for the first copy and $5 for each extra one.

The same office serves as the Register of Deeds. Property records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and land contracts for Troy are filed here. Under MCL 565.29, every property transfer in Troy must be recorded with Oakland County. The Super Index search tool lets you look up recorded documents online. Records go back to 1964 in the digital system.

Troy Residents Directory Court Records

The 52nd District Court serves Troy. It sits at 520 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084. Call (248) 853-5553 for case inquiries. This court handles misdemeanor crimes, traffic cases, civil disputes up to $25,000, and small claims. Felony preliminary hearings start here before cases move to circuit court.

For felony trials, civil cases over $25,000, and family matters, the Oakland County Circuit Court at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac is the court of record. You can search cases using the Oakland County Court Explorer tool. It lets you look up case data by name, case number, or attorney. The statewide MiCOURT search portal covers many Oakland County courts too. No account is needed. Michigan Court Rule 8.119 keeps most court files public, though juvenile and sealed cases stay hidden.

Court records in the Troy residents directory may include charge details, hearing dates, judge assignments, and sentencing data. Civil results show the parties involved, the claim type, and any orders or judgments that have been entered.

Troy Criminal History Records

The ICHAT criminal history tool from Michigan State Police covers Troy and all of Oakland County. Each search costs $10. You need a full name and date of birth to run it. Results include felony convictions and serious misdemeanors over 93 days. The data shows names, aliases, arrest dates, charges, the court that heard the case, and sentencing info.

The Troy residents directory screenshot below shows the Oakland County Sheriff's Office portal, which provides jail and booking data for the county system.

ICHAT does not cover traffic cases, federal charges, juvenile records, or out-of-state convictions. For state prison and parole searches, the free OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is the tool to use. It shows current inmates, parolees, and people discharged within three years. The Troy Police Department handles local law enforcement and takes FOIA requests for police reports, accident data, and other records.

Troy Property Records Lookup

Property records for Troy are filed with the Oakland County Register of Deeds at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac. Online searches go through the Super Index. You can look up deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents from 1964 forward. The Oakland County Property Gateway is another free tool that shows ownership, assessment data, tax info, and sale history for any parcel in the county.

Troy has its own city assessor who keeps local assessment rolls and tax data. Between the county portal and the city office, the Troy residents directory offers solid coverage for property searches. Whether you want to find out who owns a home, check the tax history, or trace a chain of title, these tools can get you started without a trip to the courthouse.

Troy Public Records and FOIA

The Michigan Freedom of Information Act lets you request records from any public body in Troy. Under MCL 15.231 through 15.246, city offices, the police department, and other public agencies must respond to written requests. Name the department and describe the records you want. Include your contact information. The office gets five business days under the law to respond. MCL 15.235 allows a ten-day extension with notice.

Copy fees run from $0.10 to $1.00 per page. If you cannot afford the cost, a fee waiver may apply under MCL 15.234. Denied requests require a written explanation citing the specific exemption from MCL 15.243. Most records in the Troy residents directory are available because the law presumes public access. The Oakland County FOIA portal also accepts requests online for county-level records, which can be more convenient than mailing a letter.

Voter Data in the Troy Residents Directory

The Michigan Voter Information Center covers Troy voter records. Enter a name, date of birth, and zip code. The system confirms registration status and shows the voter's polling place and district info.

Michigan keeps a Qualified Voter File with roughly 7.3 to 7.9 million records. Each one has the voter's name, address, birth year, registration date, and voting history. Under MCL 168.509(q), full birth dates, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers are kept private. The full voter file costs $23 through a FOIA request to the Michigan Department of State. Troy voters fall in the Oakland County portion of this database.

Nearby Cities in the Residents Directory

These cities near Troy have pages in the Michigan residents directory with local record information.