Oakland County services for Ferndale residents
Ferndale, MI sits in Oakland County, so courts, the sheriff, property deeds, vital records and county health services are handled at county level. Here is who to contact for each.
Sheriff & jail
- SheriffOakland County Sheriff's OfficeThe Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across Oakland County, operates the county jail and runs county dispatch. Call 911 for emergencies.248-858-5000
- JailOakland County JailThe county jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office at the county complex in Pontiac. Inmate information is available by phone.248-858-1800
Courts
- Circuit courtOakland County Circuit CourtThe Circuit Court hears felony criminal cases, civil cases above the district court limit, family and divorce matters for Oakland County.248-858-0344
- Probate courtOakland County Probate CourtThe Probate Court handles wills and estates, guardianships, conservatorships and mental health matters.248-858-0260
- District courtsOakland County District CourtsDistrict courts across Oakland County handle traffic, misdemeanour, landlord-tenant and small claims matters. Each city is served by a specific district court.
- Friend of the courtOakland County Friend of the CourtFriend of the Court handles child support, custody and parenting time enforcement for Oakland County Circuit Court cases.248-858-0461
- ProsecutorOakland County Prosecutor's OfficeThe Prosecutor's Office reviews criminal charges and prosecutes cases on behalf of Oakland County, and supports crime victims.248-858-0656
Records, deeds & licences
- ClerkOakland County Clerk / Register of DeedsThe County Clerk keeps county records and court records, and the Register of Deeds records property deeds and land documents.248-858-0581
- Vital recordsOakland County Vital Records & Marriage LicencesBirth and death certificates, marriage licences and other life-event records are issued by the County Clerk.248-858-0581
- ElectionsOakland County ElectionsCounty elections are administered by the Clerk's elections division, alongside each city clerk.Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Taxes & money
Health, animals & support
- HealthOakland County Health DivisionThe Health Division runs public health clinics, immunisations, environmental health and restaurant inspections for the county.248-858-1280
- Animal controlOakland County Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption CenterThe county animal shelter handles animal control, stray and lost pets, and pet adoptions.248-858-1090
- VeteransOakland County Veterans' ServicesVeterans' Services helps Oakland County veterans and their families apply for benefits and access support.248-858-0785
Parks & water
- Parks & recreationOakland County Parks & RecreationOakland County Parks runs county parks, trails, golf courses, nature centres and recreation programmes.248-858-0906
- Water & sewer billingOakland County Water Resources CommissionerThe Water Resources Commissioner manages county water and sewer systems, drains and storm water programmes.248-858-0958
Looking for a Ferndale city department?
Water bills, building permits, trash collection, parking and the local court are handled by the city, not the county.
Ferndale city servicesInformation from oaklandcountymi.gov, checked September 23, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official Oakland County site — for official business use oaklandcountymi.gov.