Washtenaw County, Michigan Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Washtenaw County, Michigan, can be accessed through the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of recent arrests, including booking photos, which may be available through their online portal or by request. For online access, visit the Sheriff's Office website, or you can contact their records division for further assistance.

To obtain a criminal background check in Washtenaw County, Michigan, you need to contact the Michigan State Police, who manage the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). This service allows you to search for criminal history records statewide. Locally, you can also request assistance from the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office for any county-specific records.

You can look up sex offenders in Washtenaw County, Michigan, by using the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the Michigan State Police and provides detailed information on registered sex offenders throughout the state, including those residing in Washtenaw County. The online database is searchable by name, address, and zip code.

You can register to vote in Washtenaw County through the Michigan Voter Information Center at michigan.gov/vote, in person at the Washtenaw County Clerk's office at 200 North Main Street, Ann Arbor, or at any Secretary of State branch office. Michigan offers Election Day registration at your local clerk's office, though traditional mail registration must be received at least 15 days before an election. Once registered, you can request an absentee ballot for any election with no reason required by contacting your city or township clerk or applying online.

Property records in Washtenaw County can be searched through the Register of Deeds office at www.washtenaw.org/deeds, which offers free online access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents. The county also provides a free GIS property information portal where you can search by address or parcel number to view assessment data, tax information, ownership history, and maps. For certified copies of recorded documents, contact the Register of Deeds at (734) 222-6655; fees are $1.00 for the first page and $0.50 for additional pages plus certification fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Washtenaw County can be obtained from the Washtenaw County Clerk's office at 200 North Main Street, Suite 130, Ann Arbor, MI 48107, or by calling (734) 222-6655. Certified copies cost $34.00 for the first copy and $16.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. You must be an eligible requestor (registrant, immediate family, legal representative) and provide valid government-issued photo identification. Processing typically takes 1-2 weeks for mail requests, with walk-in service potentially available the same day, or you can order online through Michigan's VitalChek service with additional fees.

For business entity records (LLCs, corporations), search the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs database at www.michigan.gov/corpentitysearch, which is free and searchable by business name or ID number. For local Doing Business As (DBA) or fictitious name filings in Washtenaw County, contact the County Clerk's office at (734) 222-6655 or visit 200 North Main Street, Ann Arbor. Business licenses for specific activities are typically issued by individual cities and townships, so contact your local municipal clerk for license records. Building permits and zoning information for unincorporated areas are handled by Washtenaw County Planning and Development Services at (734) 222-6800.