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.
- Court cases: 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.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
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.
Jail & Inmate Records
Most Wanted
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Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office most wanted fugitives.
Property & Tax Records
Marriage Records
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Washtenaw County Clerk / Register index of marriages recorded since 1965.
Property | County Tax Records
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Property and tax record search from the Washtenaw County Treasurer and Equalization and Property Description Departments.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to find Washtenaw County records? ▼
Start with the Circuit Court Clerk — it covers criminal, civil, and family cases in Washtenaw County. Most empty searches happen because of wrong office, not missing records.
Where do I search for Washtenaw County public records? ▼
Washtenaw County records are split across offices. Criminal and civil case records are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk. Start with the County Equalization for any property-related search. The County Clerk issues and records marriage licenses.
Why does my Washtenaw County search return no results? ▼
Switch offices. In Washtenaw County, each record type is a different department with its own search.
Is there a single database for all Washtenaw County records? ▼
No single portal covers Washtenaw County. Each department runs its own database.
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