In an effort to reduce overtime costs, the Dearborn City Clerk’s Office is closing a half hour earlier each day, providing customer service now between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. City Hall, at least for now, will remain open until 5 p.m.

City Clerk Kathleen Buda says the change is due to staff cutbacks and an attempt to avoid employee overtime. Buda says customer service is still a top priority and the change will allow the Clerk’s Office to complete individual requests by the time City Hall closes at 5 p.m.

The City Clerk’s Office provides birth and death certificates and registration; City Council agendas, minutes, and records; business licensing; voter registration; and notary services. It also administers city, school, county, state and federal elections; and maintains local ordinances.

The City Clerk’s general information number is 313-943-2010.