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WAYNE COUNTY CLERK OFFICE SERVICES:

    » ASSUMED NAMES
    » MARRIAGE LICENSES
    » BIRTH CERTIFICATES     » NOTARY PUBLIC
    » CONCEALED WEAPON     » PASSPORT SERVICES
    » DEATH CERTIFICATES  

To provide and promote efficient timely world-class services at a fair cost, to the residents of Wayne County, as well as other members of the public requiring our services.

To carry out the statutory obligations of administering all Federal, State, and County elections conducted in Wayne County. The Wayne County Clerk, among many other constitutional and statutorily mandated functions, serves as the Clerk of the Third Judicial Circuit Court and as keeper of the records for Wayne County.

ADMINISTRATION

Provides overall department management and directions. Set general and quality control standards. Monitor and evaluates performances against set standards and objectives, makes any corrective action where necessary. | TOP
 

THE ELECTIONS DIVISION

Responsible for coordinating and administering all Federal, State and County elections conducted in Wayne County. Also responsible for monitoring all County, local and school board candidate compliance with all filing requirements under the Michigan Campaign Finance Act, PA 388 of 1976. This Division serves as an administrative officer to the County Election Commission, County Board of Canvassers and the County Apportionment Commission.

Wayne County's Elections Officials are:

  • Cathy Marie Garrett - County Clerk
  • Candace L. Jenkins - Director of Elections
THE GENERAL OFFICE

Comprised of the Vital Records Division, the Court Services and Reproductions Divisions. The Wayne County Clerk serves as the general recorder of official records. The Vital Records Division is responsible for recording all births and deaths in Wayne County with the exception of the city of Detroit. It also accepts applications for and records marriages, concealed weapons, notary commissions, assumed names and co-partnerships. | TOP
 

THE COURT SERVICES DIVISION

Handles all case initiations/filing, case data entry and processing. The Reproduction Division handles the copying of court records for the general public, as well as printing file folders for court records. It does many print jobs for the County and other governmental establishments. | TOP
 

THE FISCAL UNIT

Collects and accounts for all monies flowing into the Office of the County Clerk. Handles the Internal Auditing, as well as the preparation and administration of all the departmental budgets and grants. | TOP
 

THE COURT CLERKS' DIVISION

Trains and supervises the court clerks who are assigned to each judge serving in the Third Circuit. The Court Clerks record and maintain all case files and other documents pertinent to matters before the court. Administers oaths, takes verdicts and assists in carrying out other court functions incidental to the hearing of civil/criminal cases.

The services provided by the Wayne County Clerk are: Births and Death Certificates, Marriage Licenses, Assumed Names, Concealed Weapons Permits, and Notary Public. | TOP

 
Cathy M. Garrett
Clerk of Wayne County

Coleman A. Young
Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue
2nd floor, Rm. 201
Detroit, MI  48226

Ph: 313-224-6262
Fx: 313-224-6771

Monday - Friday
8:00 am- 4:30 pm

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