Divorce records in Oakland County, Michigan, are available through several channels. OaklandCourt.us allows you to quickly find publicly available information about divorce cases in this county. Additionally, records can be obtained through the circuit court that issued the decision, through the county clerk's office, and through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records Division. Online case search tools also cover family cases, including divorces.
Oakland Divorce Records Search
Divorce cases in Oakland County are handled by the Oakland County Circuit Court — Family Division. This judicial body maintains complete case materials: divorce decrees, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and related procedural documents.
The county court clerk's office archives all filed documents. Separately from the court, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records Division, keeps divorce certificates — concise documents that confirm the fact of divorce without details of the court proceedings.
For online case information search, use the MiCOURT Case Search system, which includes the Domestic (Divorce/Family) category.
Oakland County Circuit Court — Family Division
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Oakland
In Michigan, divorce cases fall under the jurisdiction of the Circuit Court. In Oakland County, this is the Oakland County Circuit Court — Family Division, located in Pontiac. After the final decision (Judgment of Divorce) is issued, the original remains in the clerk's office of this court.
At the same time, the court notifies the state Vital Records Division, which registers the divorce and issues the corresponding certificate (divorce certificate). These are two different documents, and the choice depends on the purpose of the request:
- Complete case materials — court decisions, agreements, custody orders — are stored in the Circuit Court clerk's office. Contact the court directly or search through the Michigan Supreme Court case search system, where Oakland Circuit Court and Oakland Family Division cases are available.
- Divorce certificate — a brief document confirming the fact and date of divorce — is issued by the Michigan Vital Records Division. You can apply by mail or through the official Vital Records website.
Oakland County Clerk's Office
Michigan Vital Records Division
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Oakland
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of divorce certificate (State Vital Records Division) | $26.00 | 3–6 weeks (by mail) |
| Additional certified copy (in the same request) | $12.00 | Together with the first copy |
| Expedited processing through Vital Records | $12.00 additional | Up to 2 weeks |
| Copy of court document (Circuit Court Clerk) | $1.00 per page | Usually on the day of request or within a few business days |
| Certified copy of court decision (Circuit Court Clerk) | $10.00 | Usually on the day of request |
| Search through MiCOURT (online) | Free | Instantly |