Michigan Secretary of State offers online title transfers and vehicle registration. Filing for office, including petition signature requirements and political party status.
Affidavit must be filed by the new owner with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer. The information on this form is NOT CONFIDENTIAL.
Sign and date your deed Sign and date the quitclaim deed in a notary's presence, then file it with the county Register of Deeds Office in the property's county, not the county where you live. Once the deed is filed and recorded, the transfer is deemed legal.
The Grantee (buyer) of the property is responsible for filing the Property Transfer Affidavit, not the Grantor (seller). The Grantee should do this within 45 days of the property transfer to avoid any penalties.
Michigan law does not currently allow for the use of TOD deeds for real property. Homeowners in Michigan must use alternative estate planning tools, such as a revocable living trust or a life estate deed, to ensure a seamless transition of their property without the time and costs associated with the probate process.
The Grantee (buyer) of the property is responsible for filing the Property Transfer Affidavit, not the Grantor (seller). The Grantee should do this within 45 days of the property transfer to avoid any penalties.
To fill out a property transfer affidavit, obtain the form online or from your local clerk's office.
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