City Clerk
The City Clerks office is the keeper of records for the entire city.
Voting Registration
Any resident of the City of Melvindale who is a citizen of the United States and 18 years of age may register to vote at the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.
You may register to vote at the City Clerks Office or at any Secretary of State Branch office. Registration is also available by mail. Please contact the City Clerk's Office for information.
Applications are available for download at the Secretary of State website.
After you register, you will receive a voter card by mail indicating your voting precinct and your state and federal district numbers.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The City Clerk's Office is the coordinator for all Freedom of Information Act requests. Mail the application to the City Clerks Office at 3100 Oakwood Blvd, Melvindale MI 48122, deliver it to us in person, or fax it to us at (313) 383-3993. You will be advised of the cost involved.
Animal Licenses
All dogs, 6 months of age or older, must be licensed and have a current rabies vaccination certificate. New residents must purchase licenses within 30 days of moving into the City. Current residents have until April 1st of each year to renew their license. The cost is $6.00 per year.
Business Licenses/Fee's
All businesses must renew their licenses each year. Business license applications are available at the City Clerk's Office. For more information regarding the fee's and bonds required by theo business licensing ordinances of the City of Melvindale: Fee's & Bonds information
Garage/Yard Sale Licenses
The license fee is $5.00. Not more than two licenses shall be issued to any person or location within a calendar year. No license shall be issued for a period longer than four days. To download the Application for Garage and Yard Sales, click on the link below. A license from the City Clerk's office is required for Garage Sales or Yard Sales.
Download the Application for Garage Sales. Bring the completed application to the City Clerk's office to pay for and receive your license.
Enforcement and Complaints of Ordinances
Requests and complaints regarding ordinances are submitted at the City Clerk's Office. The request/complaint will be forwarded to the proper department for resolution.
Employment Opportunities
When employment opportunities are available with the City, applications are made available at the City Clerk's Office. Available jobs will also be posted in the newspaper and at City Hall.
Miscellaneous Items
The City Clerk's Office has the following items available, and the cost associated with each.
- City Charter $10.00
- Copies of Ordinances $1.00
- Zoning Book $15.00
- Zoning Map $1.00
Freon containing appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners require a $15.00 sticker obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Items without this sticker WILL NOT be picked up
City Clerks Office
3100 Oakwood Blvd.
Melvindale, MI 48122
P: 313.429.1055
Option 2: Licensing/Ordinances/Accounts Payable
Option 3: Licensing/Ordinances/Employment
Option 4: Voter's Registration/Elections