Vital Records
We encourage you to access our services online or by mail unless it is necessary to visit us in-person.
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
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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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Vital Records Secure ID Submission Site
If you are ordering birth certificates or military discharge papers, please submit your current, valid ID via our submission site within 24 hours. You can also submit your ID by faxing us at (734) 222-6786 within 24 hours. Do not submit your order here. Tip: Fax a large picture of your ID - the image is easier to read.
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)