Clerk's Office

1. How do I get an absentee ballot?
2. Where can I register to vote?
3. How long will it take for me to receive the FOIA information requested?
4. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?
5. Where can I apply for a marriage license?
6. How do I review or get copies of public information?
7. How do I request Township information under the Freedom of Information Act?
8. How do I report a street light that is out?
9. Who should I call with questions or concerns about my cable company?
   

1. How do I get an Absentee Ballot?
   Complete an “Application for Absent Voter’s Ballot” (available at the Township Clerk’s Office) and submit it to the Clerk's Office at 6201 W. Michigan Ave. (at Platt), Ann Arbor MI 48108. You must be registered to vote at the time of application, with a valid signature on file for verification of voter identity. You can receive a ballot by mail or in the office at the time of application, depending on how close to election day you make the request.
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2. Where can I register to vote?
   Township residents can register to vote at the Pittsfield Charter Township Clerk's Office or at any Michigan Secretary of State Office. Under the national Motor Voter law, implemented by the statewide Michigan Qualified Voter File, a change in your driver's license address will produce a change in your voter registration location, and vice versa.
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3. How long will it take for me to receive the FOIA Information requested?
   The time that is allowed for a public body to respond to a FOIA request is five business days, starting on the day after the request is received (six if the request is received by mail or fax). Unclear requests receive a response within five business days of clarification.  Complex requests may require a financial deposit and extended time for fulfillment.
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4. Where can I get a copy of my Birth Certificate?
   Certified copies of Birth, Death, and Marriage Records are available in the Vital Records Office of the County in which the event took place. Each county only maintains records for events (birth, death, and marriage) that take place within their boundaries. Requests can also be made by mail.
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5. Where can I apply for a Marriage License?
   Applications for marriage licenses are available at the Vital Records Office in the Washtenaw County Clerk's Office, 200 N. Main St. (at Ann St.) in Ann Arbor. For questions call 734/ 222-6720.
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6. How do I review or get copies of public information?
   Agendas, minutes, ordinances, and many other items are available for viewing and downloading from this web site. You can also pick up a copy at the Township Clerk’s Office at 6201 W. Michigan Ave. Copies of current public documents are published by posting at the Township Clerk's Office and on this web site.
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7. How do I request information under the Freedom of Information Act?
   A FOIA request can be made by filling out the appropriate form in the Clerk's Office, or by sending a detailed, written request by mail or fax (944-8024) or email to clerk@pittsfield-mi.gov.
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8. How do I report a street light that is out?
   Call the Clerk's Office at 734/822-3120 and report the location of the outage. The Clerk will contact the utility company to make the repair. It will help if you can report the pole number (usually visible on a metal tag) the street, the nearest intersection, and whether the pole is metal or wood.
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9. Who should I call with concerns about my cable company?
   Consumers should first contact their video/cable provider to discuss their concern. If a resolution cannot be reached, contact the Michigan Public Service Commission, MPSC, for help in dealing with the video/cable provider. The State website provides more information about how to file a complaint and Public Act 2009 004. Choose the Video/Cable button from the left menu on the web page.
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