Michigan · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washtenaw, MI
Washtenaw (population 372,258) records real-property documents through the Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Washtenaw recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat, regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned or discharged)
- Mailing address
- Washtenaw County Register of Deeds, 200 North Main Street, Suite 110, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
- Phone
- 734-222-6700 (main) / 734-222-6710 (eRecording line)
- Checks payable to
- Washtenaw County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not statutorily required in Michigan
Can you e-record in Washtenaw?
Yes. Washtenaw accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Washtenaw, Michigan
- Prepare the document so it meets Washtenaw formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds at Washtenaw County Register of Deeds, 200 North Main Street, Suite 110, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat, regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned or discharged)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washtenaw
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Washtenaw property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Washtenaw recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washtenaw?
The Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat, regardless of page count first / No per-page fee; $30 flat covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned or discharged), with checks payable to Washtenaw County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washtenaw?
Yes. Washtenaw accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Washtenaw?
Mail recordings to Washtenaw County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Washtenaw County Register of Deeds, 200 North Main Street, Suite 110, P.O. Box 8645, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645 (734-222-6700 (main) / 734-222-6710 (eRecording line)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washtenaw?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washtenaw to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Washtenaw recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washtenaw? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.