City of Lincoln Park City Clerk

The City Clerk's Office is responsible for various services for the Lincoln Park Residents. In addition, the City Clerk attends Council Meetings and handles the administrative duties.

The Clerk's Office began maintaining the actions of Council in June of 1921.  All records are current and open for public review.

An overview of the services handled by the City Clerk's Office are outlined below be sure to confirm with the latest changes via the Lincoln Park Ordinances/Charters.

Click one of these links to Jump to a specific section (this list only contains some of the duties and responsibilities of the City Clerk):

• City Clerk Power & Duties Chapter III Elective Officers Section 12
• Chapter II Registration, Nomination and Election
• Birth and Death Certificates
• Dog Licenses
• Business Registration and Licensing
• All Elections
• Register and Vote

Additional Functions of  City Clerk Office

  Birth and Death Certificates
are available "if the event occurred in Lincoln Park", dating back to 1921.

Click for Information on applying
for a birth certificate record

  Dog Licenses
all dogs 6 months and older must be licensed. Due date for the purchase of  tags is June 1st. They may be purchased beginning May 1st, and a late fee will be assessed if purchased after the due date.

  Business Registration/Licensing
to insure that customers doing business with Lincoln Park establishments have the ability to find information regarding a particular business.

Peddler - Hawkers - Solicitors - Public Vehicle Drivers - Taxi Cab Co - Vendors - Used Auto Dealers - Junk Dealers - Christmas Tree Lots - Door to Door Sales and many other specialty Licenses are required prior to beginning operation in the City of Lincoln Park. Permits/Licensing can be obtained (if approved)  from the City Clerk's Office.

  ALL Elections
including those for your School District are administered by the City Clerk's Office.

  Register and Vote
Any resident of the City of Lincoln Park who is a citizen of the United States and 18 years of age may register to vote at the City Clerk's Office, Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. til  4 p.m.

Information Regarding Voter Registration and Elections

• How to register to vote
• Check to see if you are already a registered voter
• How to get an absentee ballot
• How to become an Election Worker
• Tips for Students
• Statewide Election Overview and more

Info & Ordering  Birth & Death Certificates

You may apply for a birth / death certificate by mail or in person at the City Clerk's Office. Charter 203 City Records

You will need the following to process your request:

• NAME AT BIRTH:  First, Middle, Last
• DATE OF BIRTH:   Month, Day, Year
• MOTHER'S MAIDEN NAME: First, Middle, Last
• FATHER'S NAME:  First, Middle, Last
• APPLICANT'S PRESENT ADDRESS:
• • YOUR  PHONE Number
  • APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE: 
  • DATE 

Birth certificates are issued ONLY to the individual, the parent(s) named on the record, any heir, legal guardian, or a court of competent jurisdiction.  Legal representatives must state whom they are representing and have verification thereof.

FEE:  $15.00 for one certified copy and $5.00 for each additional obtained at the same time. Fees are subject to change. Contact the City Clerk for current fees.

• IF REQUEST IS BY MAIL, please send MONEY ORDER for the amount, a copy of the applicant's driver's license and enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope. Questions, please call (313) 386-1800 Ext. 248.
  
  MAIL ALL REQUESTS TO:
  City of Lincoln Park, Michigan
  City Clerk's Office
  1355 Southfield Rd.
  Lincoln Park, MI 48146
  
   

City Hall
1355 Southfield
Lincoln Park, MI  48146
Phone: Ext 247, 248

Office Hours:
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

City Clerk:
Donna Breeding

Term Expires:
November, 2011

Deputy Clerk:
Janice Hochberg


Have a question about this department? Post it here.

• Lincoln Park City Ordinances

• Publius
  Frequently Asked Questions about voting, registration, verifying if you are registered to vote.