Oakland County Treasurer’s Office

Robert Wittenberg, Oakland County Treasurer

Financial Empowerment Center

The Oakland County Treasurer’s Office Financial Empowerment Center provides free and confidential financial counseling services, including financial assessments, debt and credit counseling, budgeting, and assistance with mortgage foreclosure and delinquent taxes to help senior citizens manage their finances and achieve their goals. Paying off your home mortgage is a significant accomplishment. However, homeowners must be aware that their monthly mortgage payments included their summer and winter property taxes, which become their responsibility when the mortgage is paid off. Creating a financial plan to ensure your property taxes are paid will prevent property tax foreclosures. Contact (248) 858-0672 for more information or assistance.

Property Tax Foreclosure Prevention Resources

If you are an Oakland County property owner with delinquent property taxes, assistance is available. You can receive a personalized repayment plan with reasonable payment terms and referrals to state and local resources. Contact (248) 858-0611 for more information.

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Oakland County Clerk’s Office

Lisa Brown, Clerk/Register of Deeds

Veterans ID Cards

Oakland County Veterans can obtain a FREE Veterans ID Card through the Oakland County Clerk’s Office. You must appear in person to be photographed and bring the following items: Original DD214 military discharge papers (if available), valid driver’s license or state ID with Oakland County address.

Veterans may use this ID card to obtain discounts at many merchants in the area. Merchants participate on a voluntary basis and not all are publicized. It is recommended to always ask if a discount is offered. Visit themilitarywallet.com for a list of some advertised participating merchants. Email ClerkVital@oakgov.com or call (248) 858-0571 for more information.

Birth Records Senior Discount

Certified copies of Birth Certificates are available from the Oakland County Clerk’s Office for births that occurred in Oakland County. Birth certificates are confidential records and are only available to the person or parent of the person named on that record. You must show or provide a copy of a valid driver’s license, state-issued ID or passport. $10 for 1st copy for seniors 65 or older of your own record. Email ClerkVital@oakgov.com or call (248) 858-0571 for more information.

Property Records Notification (PRN)

Though rare, the threat of property fraud is all-too real and something every homeowner should be vigilant about. PRN is a FREE service that will send an email notification to enrollees whenever a document is recorded in the Oakland County Register of Deeds office with enrollee’s chosen search term, like your name or your home’s property identification number (PIN). The PRN is an important protective measure that keeps homeowners apprised of any activity on their property records in real-time. Create your account and empower yourself by visiting OCMIDeeds.com and signing up today. For more information call (248) 858-0597.

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