Vital Records
Hours
General Office Hours | Marriage License Applications | County ID Card Applications |
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Mon. - Fri. | Mon. - Fri. | Mon. - Fri. |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Order Certified Copies of Vital Records
Place an order for a certified copy of a vital record online, in-person or by mail.
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Birth Certificates
Birth records for births occurring in Washtenaw County since 1867 are available from the Vital Records office.
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Business Names (DBA)
Search for or register an Assumed Name or Co-Partnership.
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County Identification Card Program
The Washtenaw County Identification Card is a photo ID available to Washtenaw County residents age 11 and older.
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Death Certificates
Death records for deaths occurring in Washtenaw County since 1867 are available from the Vital Records office.
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Genealogy
Information about access to certain Vital Records data and images for genealogical researchers.
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Marriage Licenses
Learn how to obtain a marriage license.
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Military Discharge Papers (DD214)
File an original copy or request a certified copy of military discharge papers on file in our office.
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Notary Commission
Learn how to become a notary public commissioned by the Michigan Secretary of State to serve as an unbiased and impartial witness.
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Veteran Identification Cards
Veteran Identification Cards are available to veterans honorably discharged (or equivalent) who reside within Washtenaw County.
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Secure ID Submission Site for Remote Marriage Apps
If you are applying for a marriage license remotely use this site to upload a copy of each applicants' identification.
Forms
- Application for a Certificate of Assumed Name (PDF)
- Application for a Marriage License (PDF)
- Application for Certificate of Copartnership (PDF)
- Business Names Instruction Document (PDF)
- Non-Resident Consent to Service (PDF)
- Request for Certified Copies of Birth, Marriage, Death, Business Names and Military Discharge (PDF)
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Lawrence Kestenbaum
Clerk / Register of Deeds
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Edward R. Golembiewski
Chief Deputy Clerk / Director of Elections
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Vital Records
Physical Address
200 N Main
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Phone: 734-222-6720Fax: 734-222-6786
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed on holidays.Marriage & County ID Card
Monday - Friday
Applications Accepted:
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Payment Options
Cash, check, debit,
credit (Visa, Master Card,
Discover, only)