Troy Divorce Decree Records
Troy divorce decree records are maintained by Oakland County's 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac. Troy residents file for divorce at the county level, not the city level. The Troy City Clerk does not hold divorce records. Oakland County also operates a satellite clerk office in Troy for convenient access to certified copy requests, which is a helpful option for Troy residents who want to avoid the drive to Pontiac.
Troy Overview
Oakland County 6th Circuit Court: Troy Divorce Records
The Oakland County 6th Circuit Court is at 1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 404, Pontiac, MI 48341-0404. The clerk phone is (248) 858-0344. This is the main location for Oakland County divorce records going back to the 1820s. Troy residents file their divorces here, and certified copies of those decrees come from this office.
Divorce cases in Oakland County use specific case codes. Divorces involving minor children are coded DM. Divorces without children are coded DO. When you search for a Troy divorce case online or at the clerk's counter, knowing these codes can help you narrow results.
Copies in Oakland County cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $10 per document. These fees have been stable but can change. Call (248) 858-0344 to confirm current rates before sending a mail request.
The Oakland County Clerk's website is at www.oakgov.com/clerk. Visit the Court Explorer search tool for free online case searches.
Troy Satellite Office: Closer Option for Troy Residents
Oakland County operates a satellite clerk office in Troy that is much closer than the Pontiac courthouse for Troy residents. The Troy satellite office is at the South Oakland County Office Building, 1151 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084. Phone is (248) 858-0571. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Appointments are required. Schedule at oakgov.com/clerk.
At the Troy satellite office, you can obtain copies of Circuit Court documents. That includes divorce decrees. Birth and death certificates, marriage certificates, and marriage licenses are also available there. This office is convenient if you want to avoid a trip to Pontiac. The appointment requirement means you should plan ahead rather than walk in.
Services at the satellite office may not be as complete as the main Pontiac courthouse. If you need an unusually complex request or an older record, calling the main office at (248) 858-0344 first is a good idea.
Troy City Clerk: Not for Divorce Records
The Troy City Clerk is at 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084. Phone is (248) 524-3370, fax is (248) 524-3397. The city clerk handles city elections, voter registration, and local government records. Divorce records are not among them. No Michigan city clerk holds divorce records.
The 52nd District Court, Division 4 is at 520 West Big Beaver Road in Troy and handles misdemeanor and civil infraction cases. It does not handle divorce. Divorce is a circuit court matter. The district court and city clerk are both the wrong places to look for Troy divorce decrees.
Visit the Troy city website for city services, but expect that divorce record access will not be among them.
Troy City Hall provides city services. Divorce decree records for Troy residents are held at the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac, with a satellite office in Troy for convenience.
How to Get a Certified Copy of a Troy Divorce Decree
You can get a certified copy at the Troy satellite office (appointment required), in person at the Pontiac courthouse, or by mail. Certified copies are $10.00 per document and $1.00 per page.
Troy Satellite Office (Troy, by appointment): Call (248) 858-0571 or schedule at oakgov.com/clerk. This is the most convenient option for Troy residents. Bring photo ID and information about the case.
In Person at Pontiac: Go to 1200 North Telegraph Road, Department 404, Pontiac. Bring photo ID, case number if you have it, or both parties' names and the approximate year of divorce. Pay by check, money order, or cash.
By Mail: Send a written request to Oakland County Clerk, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. Include both parties' names, approximate year, your contact information, and a check or money order for fees. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Oakland County's Court Explorer search tool lets you look up Troy divorce cases online by name or case number. Use the DM code for cases with minor children and DO for cases without.
Michigan Divorce Law for Troy and Oakland County Residents
Michigan is a no-fault divorce state under MCL 552.6. No fault or misconduct needs to be proven. The filing spouse simply states the marriage has broken down without reasonable hope of being saved. Oakland County's 6th Circuit Court follows this standard.
The residency rule in MCL 552.9 requires 180 days in Michigan and 10 days in Oakland County before filing. Troy residents who have lived in Oakland County for 10 days meet the county threshold easily. New Michigan residents need to wait until the 180-day mark before they can file anywhere in the state.
Mandatory waiting periods apply after filing. No minor children means a 60-day wait. Minor children involved means 180 days. The 6th Circuit Court will not enter a final divorce decree before those periods end. Judges can shorten the 180-day period only in rare circumstances where there is a documented hardship.
Online Case Search for Troy Divorce Records
Oakland County's Court Explorer is the best online tool for Troy divorce case searches. Search by party name or case number. Filter by case type using DM or DO to find divorce cases more quickly. The statewide MiCOURT Case Search also covers Oakland County. Both are free to use.
Neither tool lets you download the decree itself. For certified copies, contact the Oakland County Clerk at the Pontiac courthouse or the Troy satellite office.
Legal Help in Troy and Oakland County
Michigan Legal Help is the free online resource for Michigan divorce forms and guidance. Oakland Mediation Center offers alternative dispute resolution services in Oakland County. Oakland County Bar Association has attorney referrals at (248) 334-3400. For low-income residents, Legal Aid and Defender provides civil legal services in Oakland County at (313) 964-4130.
Nearby Cities
These qualifying cities are also in Oakland County or nearby and share access to the 6th Circuit Court divorce records.
Oakland County Divorce Records
For more information about divorce decree records in Oakland County, visit the county records page.