The Records Section of the Novi Police Department is currently staffed by seven civilian employees and one manager that handle duties ranging from greeting citizens at the front desk to compiling department statistics.

Regular business hours for the Records Section are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Following is a listing of duties carried out by the Records Section and the times that specific duties are handled.

• Copies of Reports:
  Accident reports are $3.00 per report. All other reports are $1.00 per page. Citizens may mail their check, drop it off or appear at the Records Section during normal business hours to obtain a copy of a report.  Please allow time for processing the report, and call ahead to make sure the report has been processed before coming into the station. Records will not bill (invoice) for reports. 
  
  Citizens may purchase copies of accident reports online on the TRACView website.  All insurance companies must purchase accident reports through TRACview.
   

• Handgun Purchase Permits/Registrations:
  9:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). Proof of citizenship and Novi residency are required.

  When you bring your firearm into the police department, the weapon must be unloaded, with the action open, and in a gun case. DO NOT CONCEAL THE WEAPON ON YOUR PERSON, even if you have a valid concealed weapons permit. Upon entering the building, check in the front desk for further instructions.
   

• Concealed Weapons Permits:
  Obtain a CCW packet at any Police Department, Sheriff Department or County Clerk Office.  A complete CCW process may take 3-6 months.
   
• Fingerprinting:
  During normal business hours with a charge of $2.00 per person for Novi residents and $5.00 per person for non-residents..
   
• Impounded Vehicles:
  To claim your vehicle, you must bring proof of ownership (registration or title) and identification.
   
• Personal Protection Orders:
  Obtained from the County Clerks Office.  
   
• False Alarm Billing:
  • First 2 false alarms occurring within a one year period - no fine
  • Third false alarm occurring within a one year period - $50.00
  • Fourth false alarm occurring within a one year period - $75.00
  • Fifth false alarm occurring within a one year period - $100.00
  • Sixth and subsequent false alarms occurring within a one year period - $190.00
     
• Criminal background checks:
  Come into the office with a driver's license or state I.D. We will check to see if you've ever been arrested by Novi and will provide you with a letter stating the results. There is no charge for this service. If you need a more extensive search, please contact the Michigan State Police.

The Records Section can be reached at 248-347-0510.