There are three (3) convenient ways to retrieve a document from our extensive files: Visit waynecountylandrecords - available 24 hours a day. Visit our office in historic Greektown (kiosks are now only available to be used from am - pm) Request a Search-by-Mail.
Or you may email in the request to registerofdeeds@waynegov. Real Estate - We ask that you refrain from bringing your instruments for recording into the Register of Deeds office after p.m.
Record a certified copy of your spouses death certificate, that will act as removing him or her from the deed. You will not receive a new deed.
The title to a house is a legal concept that establishes your ownership of the property and gives you certain rights to it. The deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a property from a seller to a buyer.
If a will was admitted in a probate estate with the Wayne County Probate Court, and you would like to obtain a copy of the will, please email info@wcpc to make arrangements.
The central phone number to the Clerk's Office is (313) 967-6938. You may find additional information for the Wayne County Clerk Office at .
All property deeds, like Warranty Deeds, Quit Claim Deeds and Land Contracts, are recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds office ( ) located in the International Center Building, 400 Monroe Street, 7th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 Phone:(313) 224-5850.
You can visit our website, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to search for - and print out - copies of recorded documents dating back to January 01, 1960. For best results, please read the FAQs at the top of the page BEFORE starting your search.
If you do not have your deed, then you can get a recorded copy of it at the Register of Deeds; and a recorded copy is just as good as the original. You can come in person, send us a request by mail, or search online. Search and copy fees will apply.