City Clerk

Welcome to the City Clerk’s page! Here you will be able to apply for various licenses and permits, request public records through the Freedom of Information Act, and learn about upcoming elections. Forms and applications are located under the City Clerk’s Forms on the sidebar. If you have any questions please contact my office at: (734) 287-6550 -option 6. We look forward to helping you.

2026 Elections:

Information to come as we get closer to election dates. For more information, please contact the Clerk's Office. Voters can also visit the Michigan Voter Information Center for more information.

Taylor Board of Education candidate election packets are now available. Learn more about the school election here.



  1. How do I obtain a certified copy of a death record, and how much do they cost?
  2. Can anyone obtain copies of death or birth records?
  3. How do I reach the Wayne County Clerk's Office?
  4. Do I need a business license?
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    The City Clerk provides the following services:

The City Clerk's Office is also the custodian of all City records and keeps a permanent copy of all board and commission proceedings.

  1. City Council schedules 2026-27 budget hearings

    The Taylor City Council will hold its 2026-27 budget reviews on April 13, 14 and 16 before holding an open budget hearing and possible adoption on Thursday, April 23. Read on...

  1. Long-time board member Robert Szwed dies at 90

    One of the most active members of the Taylor community during the past half-century, Robert Szwed, passed away on Friday, March 20. Mr. Szwed was 90. There will be a memorial service at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 28, at 11 a.m. Read on...

  1. Brittany Johnson appointed to fill 23rd District Court vacancy

    Brittany Johnson has been appointed as the newest judge in the 23rd District Court. The former assistant prosecutor for Wayne County was named to the Taylor bench to fill a vacancy created when former Judge Joseph Slaven resigned. Read on...
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