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County
Washtenaw County
County seat
Ann Arbor
Population
5,440
Washtenaw County population
372,258
Local records
Washtenaw County offices
ZIP codes
48118

About Chelsea public records

The current council includes Mayor Melissa Johnson and Council Members Tony Iannelli, Jason Lindauer, and others, with elections held in odd-numbered years. Meetings take place at the Chelsea City Hall. For matters related to law enforcement, the Chelsea Police Department is the primary agency dedicated to maintaining public safety and order in the community. Chelsea operates under the jurisdiction of the Washtenaw County Circuit Court, the primary court handling civil, criminal, and family matters in the area. For vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, residents are directed to the Washtenaw County Clerk-Recorder’s Office, which maintains these documents under state regulations.

The Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds - Elections Division administers all federal, state, county, and local elections for Chelsea voters. Michigan voters can request absentee ballots without providing a reason under Michigan law (MCL 168.759). Absentee ballot applications can be submitted online through www.michigan.gov/vote, by mail, or in person at the Chelsea City Clerk's office at 305 South Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 (phone: 734-475-1771).

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How do I register to vote in Chelsea, Michigan?

To register to vote in Chelsea, Michigan, residents can register online through the Michigan Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Washtenaw County elections office. Michigan requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Michigan Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Chelsea, contact the Washtenaw County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Chelsea, Michigan?

Property records for Chelsea, Michigan are maintained by the City of Chelsea Assessor and the Washtenaw County Register of Deeds. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Washtenaw County, including parcels in Chelsea. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Washtenaw County Register of Deeds maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Michigan counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Washtenaw County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Chelsea, Michigan?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Chelsea, Michigan residents are available through both county and state offices. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Vital Records, located in Lansing, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Michigan. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Washtenaw County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Washtenaw County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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