Or you may email in the request to registerofdeeds@waynegov.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Removing a deceased spouse typically requires going through probate court. To determine how your property is owned, check the language on the original deed. If you're unsure, consult with a real estate attorney or your county recorder's office for guidance.
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.
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.
If you wish to remove someone from a deed, you will need their consent. This can be done by recording a new deed, which will require their signature. If the person in question is deceased, you will need their death certificate and a notarized affidavit along with the new deed.
Joint Tenants (Real and Personal Property) If the phrase "Full Rights To Survivor" appears on account documents or vehicle title, the ownership right becomes a survivorship right when one of the joint tenants dies. This means the surviving joint tenant takes full ownership.