How to Search Washtenaw County, Michigan Records (Start Here)
Washtenaw County, Michigan — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court | 22nd Circuit Records
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Washtenaw County 22nd Circuit Court civil, family, probate, criminal, and juvenile delinquency case records and court calendar.
Court | District 14A Dockets
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Court calendars and dockets for 14A District Court in Washtenaw County.
Court | District 14A Traffic Tickets
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Washtenaw County District 14A Court traffic ticket case records and online payments.
Court | 22nd Circuit Orders
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22nd Circuit Court of Washtenaw County signed court orders searchable by Judge.
Court | 22nd Circuit
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22nd Circuit Court of Washtenaw County information.
Court | Probate
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Information about the Washtenaw County Probate Court. Click on "Search Cases and Calendar" for case records.
Court | District 14A
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14A District Court of Washtenaw County website.
Court | District 14A Traffic Tickets Mediation
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Washtenaw County 14A District Court online traffic ticket mediation. Search your ticket, submit your request, and hope for the best.
Court | District 14B
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Washtenaw County 14B District Court serving Ypsilanti Township.
Court | District 14B Traffic Tickets Mediation
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Washtenaw County 14B District Court in Ypsilanti traffic ticket mediation online.
Court | District 15
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Washtenaw County 15th Judicial District Court in Ann Arbor home page.
Court | District 15 Records
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15th Judicial District Court in Ann Arbor case record search including civil, small claims, traffic, ordinance, criminal, infraction, and parking records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
Permits
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Washtenaw County permit, license, or permit request status search.
Property | County GIS
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GIS interactive map property database for Washtenaw County.
Vital Records
Vital Records
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Order certified birth, death, and marriage records online from the Washtenaw County Clerk/Register's Office.
Genealogy | FamilySearch
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Genealogy guide and family histories for Washtenaw County from FamilySearch, including local and state records.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Ways and Means Committee, and Working Sessions meeting Agendas and Minutes.
Historic Resources
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Washtenaw County, Michigan historic resources GIS database of survey information, historic places, photos, maps, sketches, and aerial photographs.
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Washtenaw County, Michigan official county government website.
Accident & Incident Reports
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Information on how to order a Washtenaw County accident or report, or obtain a copy online.
Voters
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Check your Washtenaw County voter or absentee ballot status.
Campaign Finance
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Washtenaw County Clerk/Register's office database of campaign finance records.
Restaurant Inspections | University of Michigan
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University of Michigan Occupational Safety and Environmental Health campus food safety inspection reports.
Directory | Services
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Washtenaw County A-Z directory of county services.
Directory | Department
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Washtenaw County directory of county department and organization phone numbers, addresses, and websites.
Notaries
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Washtenaw County registered notary public search from the Michigan Secretary of State.
Subdivision Plats
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Search for and view pdf images of Washtenaw County subdivision plats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Washtenaw County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk for court records in Washtenaw County. Start at the County Clerk's office for case lookups — Michigan has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Washtenaw County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Equalization / Local Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Washtenaw County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Washtenaw County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from County Clerk (local) / MDHHS (state). Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Washtenaw County records available online? ▼
Washtenaw County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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