Utility Checklist
The procedure for water, gas and electric utilities is that the seller ask for a final reading through the date of possession and also request that the service not be discontinued, but transferred into the name of the purchaser. The purchaser then will make application for these services, which will be uninterrupted.
Electric
- The Detroit Edison Company
- 30400 Telegraph Road
- Bingham Farms, MI 48010
- 800-477-4747
Gas
- Consumers Power Company
- 1030 Featherstone
- Pontiac, MI 48056
- 800-477-5050
Water
Like taxes, water service is a lien on the property. Final water bills are often settled at the closing and the new owner usually needs to do nothing. However, some municipalities will only issue a quarterly bill to the resident. In this case, send the bill to your Agent at Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel and we will pro-rate and disburse the water escrow funds accordingly.
| Auburn Hills | 1827 North Squirrel Road | 370-9340 |
| Berkley | 3338 Coolidge Highway | 546-2430 |
| Beverly Hills | 18500 W. 13 Mile Road | 646-6404 |
| Bingham Farms | 30400 Telegraph | 858-1110 |
| Birmingham | 151 Martin Street | 644-3800 |
| Bloomfield Township | 4200 Telegraph Road | 433-7731 |
| Bloomfield Hills | 45 E. Long Lake Road | 858-1110 |
| Clawson | 425 N. Main Street | 288-3222 |
| Farmington | 23600 Liberty Street | 474-5500 |
| Farmington Hills | 31555 11 Mile Road | 858-1110 |
| **Oakland County Water | 1200 Telegraph Road | 858-1110 |
| Franklin Village (Sewer Only) | 32325 Franklin Road | 626-9666 |
| Ferndale | 300 W. 9 Mile Road | 546-2520 |
| Lathrup Village | 27400 Southfield | 559-0001 |
| Madison Heights | 300 W. 13 Mile Road | 583-0845 |
| Oak Park | 13600 Oak Park Blvd. | 691-7470 |
| Rochester | 400 Sixth Street | 651-9061 |
| Rochester Hills | 1000 Rochester Hills Drive | 656-4688 |
| Royal Oak | 211 Williams Street | 246-3300 |
| Southfield | 26000 Evergreen | 827-0650 |
| Southfield Township | 18550 W. 13 Mile Road | 540-3420 |
| Troy | 500 W. Big Beaver | 524-3370 |
| Waterford Township | 5200 Civic Center Drive | 674-2278 |
| West Bloomfield Township | 4550 Walnut Lake Road | 451-4831 |
Telephone
- SBC
- Customer Service
- 1-800-244-4444
Note: Even if possession is some days later than closing, we urge you to immediately make application. Only the new owner can make application for new service.
Be sure to notify the Post Office of your new address. The Post Office offers a change of address kit to assist you in notifying your correspondents of your new address.
Post Office
- All Post Offices main information number: 800-275-8777
- Web: www.usps.com
Cable
- Comcast Cablevision
- 888-COMCAST
Secretary of State Offices
All offices open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am - 5pm and Wednesday 11am - 7pm. Except Pontiac Downtown's hours are Monday-Friday 9am - 5 pm. For your local office or for more information visit: www.michigan.gov/sos/
| Clarkston | 5807 Ortonville Road | 625-0068 |
| Farmington Hills | 35572 Grand River | 476-4538 |
| Ferndale | 261 E. Nine Mile Road | 541-5454 |
| Pontiac Downtown | 31 Oakland Ave | 373-1320 |
| Pontiac Northeast | 1857 N. Perry Road | 373-1320 |
| Rochester Hills | 2250 Crooks Road | 852-7337 |
| Royal Oak | 575 E. 13 Mile Road | 476-4538 |
| Southfield | 25263 Telegraph | 476-4538 |
| Troy | 1111 E. Long Lake Road | 474-5500 |
| Waterford | 4224 Pontiac Lake Road | 674-0485 |
| West Bloomfield | 4301 Orchard Lake Rd. Suite 317 | 858-1110 |
Voter Registration
If you move within a community there is no need to re-register. Simply notify the clerk of the change of address.
However, if you move from one community to another, you must re-register with the appropriate clerk or with any Secretary of State branch listed above. The title to your car and a Michigan no-fault insurance policy are to be presented when applying for new license plates.
School - Administrator Offices
| Avondale Schools | www.avondale.k12.mi.us | 573-6000 |
| Berkley Schools | www.berkley.k12.mi.us | 837-8000 |
| Birmingham Schools | www.birmingham.k12.mi.us | 203-3000 |
| Bloomfield Hills Schools | www.bloomfield.org | 341-5400 |
| Clawson Schools | www.clawson.k12.mi.us | 655-4422 |
| Farmington Schools | www.farmington.k12.mi.us | 489-3300 |
| Ferndale Schools | www.ferndale.k12.mi.us | 586-8651 |
| Pontiac Schools | www.pontiac.k12.mi.us | 451-6800 |
| Rochester Schools | www.rochester.k12.mi.us | 474-5500 |
| Royal Oak Schools | www.rosd.k12.mi.us | 726-3000 |
| Southfield Schools | www.southfield.k12.mi.us | 435-8400 |
| Troy Schools | www.troy.k12.mi.us | 746-8500 |
| Walled Lake Schools | www.walledlake.k12.mi.us | 823-4000 |
| Waterford Schools | www.waterford.k12.mi.us | 956-2000 |
| West Bloomfield Schools | www.westbloomfield.k12.mi.us | 666-4000 |
Refuse Collection
| Birmingham | Birmingham DPW | 642-6888 |
| Bloomfield Township | Bloomfield Twp, SWF | 334-9444 |
| Farmington Hills | Farmington Hills DPW | 871-2850 |
| Plymouth | Dep. Of Solid Waste/Recycling | 734-455-1392 |
| Rochester | Rochester DPW | 651-5393 |
Some subdivisions have a trash removal company that is used by the entire subdivision. Check with the previous owner or your Realtor. If not, you may wish to inquire about which company was used by the sellers, or you may wish to choose your own. Many can be found in the telephone directory. Most recycle.
Newspapers
| Detroit News & Free Press | www.freep.com or www.detnews.com | 313-222-6500 |
| Eccentric | www.oeonline.com | 887-2737 |
| The Oakland Press | www.theoaklandpress.com | 332-8181 |
Note: The above numbers have been obtained from telephone directories and other sources and are for informational purposes only. Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Realtors cannot accept responsibility for inaccuracies or changes.
Utility Checklist 6/2006
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