Wayne County Clerk
Department Organization
The goal of the Wayne County Clerk is to 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.
In her official capacity, the County Clerk is responsible for processing of Civil, Criminal and Juvenile court cases for the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court as well as the maintenance of court case files and related financial services. She also has oversight of all Federal, State and County elections. In addition she also serves as the general keeper of official records for Wayne County, such as births and deaths, marriages, concealed weapons permits, etc. The County Clerk also has the responsibility of providing printing and copying services for Wayne County departments.
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The Administration Division is responsible for coordinating and administering all Federal, State and County elections conducted in Wayne County.
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Cynthia Hawthorne
Division Director
Ph: (313) 224-8287
Responsible for Coordinates and administers all Federal, State and County elections conducted ...
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The Wayne County Clerk is the Clerk of the Third Judicial Circuit Court. The Court Services Division accepts, reviews and processes Civil Court Cases in excess of $25,000, as well as Family and Divorce cases. In addition, the Court Services Division also assists citizens in the preparation and execution of Personal Protection Orders.
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The Records Division is responsible for the receipt, filing and maintenance of Circuit Court Cases in soft (Microfilm) and hard copy. The Wayne County Clerk is also charged with establishing and maintaining a central archival records system for the non-active records of all county departments.
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The Wayne County Clerk serves as the general keeper of official records. The General Office records all births and deaths ...
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This Wayne County Clerk serves as the Fiduciary agent of the Third Judicial Circuit Court.
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Cathy M. Garrett
Wayne County Clerk
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Avenue
2nd floor, Room 211
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 224-6262
(313) 224-6771
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.