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Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds Office serves as the repository for real and personal property records for land situated in Washtenaw County, Michigan, including deeds, mortgages, and foreclosure records.
Note: this office does not provide blank documents or forms for recording and cannot provide legal advice.
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NEW! Sign-up for Fraud Guard Alerts
Fraud Guard helps you detect potential property fraud. Sign-up to receive an alert when a document is recorded at the Washtenaw Register of Deeds that names you or an entity/business that you are associated with.
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Online Land Record Search
Search for documents online and purchase copies.
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Document Recording & Requirements
Record a document at the Register of Deeds and view recording requirements.
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Search and Request Records
All documents recorded with the Register of Deeds Office are available to the public.
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eRecording Documents
Submit documents for recording electronically through a Register of Deeds approved vendor.
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Fee Schedule
View the fees for document recording, copies & searches, real estate transfer tax, and tax certificates.
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Michigan Real Estate Transfer Tax
Transfer tax imposed by each act shall be collected unless said instrument of transfer is exempt from either or both acts and such exemptions are stated on the face of the deed.
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Discharging Prohibited Deed Restrictions & Covenants
Learn how to remove illegal prohibitive restrictions from your property deed made on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or other class protected by the Fair Housing Act.