Detroit, Michigan Public Records

To register to vote in Detroit, Michigan, residents can register online through the Michigan Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Wayne 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 Detroit, contact the Wayne County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

Property records for Detroit, Michigan are maintained by the City of Detroit Assessor and the Wayne County Register of Deeds. In Michigan, assessing is municipal — the City of Detroit Assessor is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within the City of Detroit. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Wayne County Register of Deeds maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Detroit's property records are searchable online at detroitmi.gov. For in-person requests, visit the City of Detroit Assessor's Office at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. The Wayne County Treasurer handles delinquent property tax collection and tax sale information; the City of Detroit Office of the Treasurer handles current-year property tax payments.

Birth, death, and marriage records for Detroit, 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 Wayne County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Wayne 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.