Rochester Hills Divorce Decree Records
Rochester Hills divorce decree records are maintained by Oakland County's 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac. The Rochester Hills City Clerk does not hold divorce records. Rochester Hills is in northeast Oakland County, and like all Michigan cities, its residents file for divorce at the county circuit court. The Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac and the Troy satellite office are both available for obtaining certified copies.
Rochester Hills Overview
Oakland County 6th Circuit Court: Rochester Hills Divorce Records
The Oakland County 6th Circuit Court at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 404, Pontiac, MI 48341-0404 holds all Rochester Hills divorce records. Main clerk phone is (248) 858-0344. Office hours vary, so call ahead to confirm current times. Rochester Hills is located northeast of Pontiac in Oakland County.
Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $10 per document. Mail requests go to Oakland County Clerk, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. Oakland County divorce records go back to the 1820s, making this one of the older county archives in Michigan.
The Court Explorer online portal lets you search Rochester Hills divorce cases by name or case number for free. The main county clerk website is www.oakgov.com/clerk.
Troy Satellite Office: Closer Option for Rochester Hills
Oakland County's satellite office at 1151 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084 is useful for Rochester Hills residents who want a shorter drive. Phone is (248) 858-0571. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Appointments are required. Book at oakgov.com/clerk.
At the Troy satellite office you can get certified copies of circuit court documents, including divorce decrees. You can also get birth and death certificates and marriage licenses at this location. It handles a subset of what is available at the main Pontiac courthouse, but for standard divorce decree copy requests, it covers what you need. The appointment requirement is important. Do not walk in without one.
Rochester Hills is northeast of the Troy satellite office, so check the drive time before deciding between the satellite and the main Pontiac location. Both are viable options for Rochester Hills residents.
Rochester Hills City Clerk: Passport Services and City Records
The Rochester Hills City Clerk is at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. Phone is (248) 656-4630, fax is (248) 656-4744. Email is clerksoffice@rochesterhills.org. City Clerk Leanne Scott runs the office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk's office handles city government records, elections, and passport processing by appointment only.
Passport processing is done by appointment. Divorce records are not held at this office. No Michigan city clerk holds divorce records. The city clerk has no role in the divorce process and cannot issue divorce decree copies.
The Rochester Hills City Clerk's website explains the office's functions. Divorce record access is handled by Oakland County, not by the city.
The Rochester Hills City Clerk's office handles city functions including passport services. Divorce decree records for Rochester Hills residents are maintained at the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac.
How to Get a Certified Copy of a Rochester Hills Divorce Decree
You can get a certified copy at the Troy satellite office (by appointment), in person at Pontiac, or by mail. Certified copies are $10 per document and $1 per page.
Troy Satellite Office (appointment required): Call (248) 858-0571 or schedule at oakgov.com/clerk. The Troy location at 1151 Crooks Road can process certified copy requests for divorce decrees. Bring photo ID and information about the case you need.
In Person at Pontiac: Go to 1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 404, Pontiac. Bring photo ID, both parties' names, and the approximate year of divorce. Having a case number helps. Hours can vary, so call (248) 858-0344 to confirm before going.
By Mail: Send a written request to Oakland County Clerk, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. Include both parties' names, the year of divorce, your return address and phone number, a check or money order, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Call first to confirm exact fees.
Michigan Divorce Law for Oakland County Residents
Michigan uses no-fault divorce under MCL 552.6. No proof of fault is needed. You simply state the marriage has broken down without a reasonable chance of being saved. This standard applies to all Oakland County divorce cases, including those from Rochester Hills.
The residency rule under MCL 552.9 requires 180 days in Michigan and 10 days in Oakland County before you can file there. Rochester Hills residents who have been in Oakland County for 10 days meet the county requirement. The 180-day Michigan requirement is the one that affects newer state residents most.
Mandatory waiting periods apply after filing. Cases with no minor children require 60 days. Cases with minor children require 180 days. Both run from the filing date. Judges rarely waive these periods. Plan your case timeline with these mandatory waits in mind.
Searching Rochester Hills Divorce Cases Online
Use Oakland County's Court Explorer to find Rochester Hills divorce cases online. Search by party name or case number. Use DM for divorce with minor children and DO for divorce without. The statewide MiCOURT Case Search also covers Oakland County. Both tools are free and show docket information. For certified copies, contact the clerk's office.
Legal Help in Rochester Hills and Oakland County
Free help is available through Michigan Legal Help. Oakland County Bar Association has attorney referrals at (248) 334-3400. Legal Aid and Defender serves low-income Oakland County residents at (313) 964-4130. The circuit court clerk staff can answer questions about how to request copies but cannot give legal advice.
Nearby Cities
These qualifying cities are also in Oakland County and share access to the 6th Circuit Court divorce records in Pontiac.
Oakland County Divorce Records
For more information about divorce decree records in Oakland County, visit the county records page.