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General Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What are Livonia City Hall's hours of operation?

City Hall is open during the following hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

2. Where is the City Dump located?

The City Dump is located off of Farmington Road, South of Interstate 96, East of Glendale.

For additional information, please call the Public Works Division at (734) 466-2655.

3. Are there any rules in regards to noise?

Loud, unnecessary or disturbing noise occurring between the hours of 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. is prohibited.

Please call (734) 466-2588 for additional information.

4. How do I dispose of hazardous waste?

Livonia residents can drop off their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and Electronic Waste (E-Waste) from the beginning of March to the first Friday in October at ERG Environmental Services (ERG), 13040 Merriman Road, located on the east side of the street, just north of Industrial Drive.

Residents are able to deliver their HHW and E-Waste items to ERG during the following times:

Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  There is a $5 fee for each drop-off up to 100 lbs. Residents will pay 75 cents per pound over 100 lbs.

5. How can I arrange to have a special trash pickup?

To arrange a special pickup, please call GFL at (866) 772-8900.

6. Who do I contact to report a public nuisance?

Ordinance Enforcement will investigate anything that annoys, injures, or endangers the safety, health, comfort or repose of Livonia residents. Call (734) 466-2588 for more information

7. How can I monitor job postings and apply?

You can go to our online employment application center. You will find on that site a list of open positions. You can apply, create a user name and mark your areas of interest. When a position opens up in your area of interest, you will be notified by email.

8. Where do I get a marriage license?

You can obtain a marriage license at the Wayne County Clerk. For additional information, please call the Wayne County  Clerk's office at (313) 224-5514.

9. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?

All birth certificates for people born in the City of Livonia can be obtained in the City Clerk's office on the first floor of City Hall at:
33000 Civic Center Drive
Livonia, MI 48154

All Wayne County births are maintained by Wayne County.

10. What are the City's water and sewer companies?

The City of Livonia and the Great Lakes Water Authority provide the water for Livonia. Wayne County manages the sewer system. You may call (734) 466-2650 for Water and Sewer Maintenance and Repairs or (734) 466-2278 for Water and Sewer Billing.

11. Where do I report potholes?

The Public Works Department patches potholes, settlements, etc and replaces deteriorated pavement sections and curbs for roads owned and maintained by the City of Livonia. To report an issue on a Livonia road, please call (734) 466-2655.

Wayne County owns and is responsible for most of the main roads in Livonia. To report an issue on one of the following Wayne County Roads, please call 1-888-ROAD CREW or visit the Wayne County Report a Hazard webpage.

• Ann Arbor Road
• Eckles Road
• Eight Mile Road
• Farmington Road
• Five Mile Road
• Grand River Avenue
• Haggerty Road
• I-275
• I-96
• Inkster Road
• Joy Road
• Merriman Road
• Middle Belt Road
• Plymouth Road
• Seven Mile Road
• Six Mile Road
• Wayne Road (south of Plymouth)

12. Does the City of Livonia have a Humane Society?

The City of Livonia does not have a Human Society, but it does have an Animal Control office, for additional information please call (734) 466-2655. The nearest Human Society is located in Westland at Marquette and Newburgh. They can be reached at (866) 648-6263.

13. Who do I contact to have dead animals removed from the street?

Please contact Sanitation by calling (734) 466-2655 to have dead animals removed from the street.

14. Where can I get a passport?

You can get a passport at the Post Office located at:
118000 Merriman
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 425-8050

15. Who do I report junk vehicles to?

Unlicensed, inoperable, dismantled and/or abandoned vehicles are not allowed anywhere on private property unless housed within a garage, please call the Ordinance Department at (734) 466-2588 to report violations.

16. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act Request for Public Records?

To submit a Freedom of Information Act Request, please review the Law Department's page and fill out the Application (PDF).

17. Who is the main electric company in Livonia?

DTE Energy is the energy provider for residential and commercial services. For additional information, please call (800) 477-4747.

18. Who is the natural gas company for the City of Livonia?

Consumers Energy is the main gas company that services Livonia. For additional information, please call (800) 477-5050.

19. Who replaces/repairs streetlights?

DTE Energy handles our street light repair work. For additional information, please call (800) 477-4747.

20. How do I know where my utility line runs?

To find out where your utility line runs, call Miss Dig at (800) 482-7171.

21. Where is Livonia City Hall located?

Livonia City Hall is on the southeast corner of Farmington Road and Five Mile Road.
33000 Civic Center Drive
Livonia, MI 48154

22. What is the phone number to contact Livonia City Hall?

To contact Livonia City Hall, please call (734) 466-2200.

23. How do I contact the Police Department?

To contact the Police Department, please call the following:

• Emergency Services Phone: 911
• Non-Emergency Services: (734) 466-2470

24. How do I file a claim against the City?

If a resident believes the City is responsible for any damages to their person or property, please call (734) 466-2176.

25. How can I check on a business?

The Better Business Bureau can be reached by calling (248) 644-9100. The Livonia Chamber of Commerce can be reached by calling (734) 427-2122.

26. If I lost something on City property, is there a lost and found?

The City centralized Lost and Found is located at the Civic Center Library, for additional information please call (734) 466-2491.

27. Where can I get working papers for my child?

You may get working papers for your child at your local high school or at the Career Center on Newburgh Road, please call (734) 953-3900 for additional information.

28. Where is the post office located?

There are several mini post office stations located throughout Livonia, but there are only two major post offices:

• Merriman and Plymouth Road area
  11800 Merriman Road
  Livonia, MI 48150
  Phone: (734) 425-8052
• Newburgh and 8 Mile Road area
  375000 Pembroke Lane
  Livonia, MI 48152
  Phone: (734) 591-0987

29. How do I contact the Health Department?

To contact the Wayne County Health Department, please call (313) 224-0810.

30. Where do I report missing or damaged street signs?

Contact the Public Works Department by calling (734) 466-2655 to report missing or damaged signs.  Street signs on major roads are maintained by Wayne County.

31. How do I contact Social Security?

You can contact Social Security by visiting their website or calling (800) 772-1213.

32. How do I contact the Secretary of State?

The Secretary of State can be reached by visiting the Secretary of State's website or calling (248) 476-4538.