Location guide · Oakland County, MI
Find a property owner in Oakland County, Michigan
Oakland County takes in Pontiac and the surrounding area. In Michigan, deeds are recorded by the county register of deeds, and property is assessed by the city or township assessor. Those offices give you the owner of record and mailing address one parcel at a time; for a whole list, an owner-data tool returns owners, phones (DNC flagged) and emails in one pass.
What's on a Oakland County property record
- The recorded owner name (person or LLC)
- The mailing address (often different from the property location for absentee owners)
- Assessed value and tax history
- Property characteristics (lot size, year built where applicable, square footage)
- A link to the recorded deed in most counties
Working Oakland County records
Record searches give you a name and a mailing address, not a phone number. Plan a second step to get phones and emails, and screen them against Do Not Call before you dial.
Common questions
How do I find the owner of a property in Oakland County?
The Oakland County property appraiser or assessor website publishes the recorded owner name and mailing address for every property in the county at no charge. For a list of addresses, an owner-data tool resolves each one directly to the verified owner with phones (DNC flagged) and emails.
Where do I find Oakland County property records?
Assessment and owner-of-record data come from the city or township assessor; recorded deeds, mortgages and liens are with the county register of deeds. Most Oakland County offices offer an online search by address or parcel number.
Is it legal to look up property owners in Oakland County?
Yes. Michigan deed and assessment records are public. Calling or texting the owner is a separate question: the federal TCPA and the Do Not Call registry apply, so screen numbers before you dial.