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Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions
Listed below are questions related to the Real Estate unit. If you do not find your question answered below, please contact us.
How long before my documents are returned to me?
Can I get a payoff amount for a foreclosure?
Why is there a 2-1/2 inch top margin requirement?
What information is available on the Web site?
Why is there a five-page limit on photocopies?
Does marital status have to be shown on documents?
Does the document need to be witnessed and notorized?
What documents have to be tax certified?
Will you record a copy of a death certificate?
How long before my documents are returned to me?
If the documents are hand-carried our counter, the turn-around time is approximately 2 weeks. If mailed to us, it takes approximately 2-4 weeks to be returned. If the document came to us through a title company, it takes approximately 2 weeks after it is recorded before it is returned.
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Can I get a payoff amount for a foreclosure?
No. We do not figure payoff amounts for properties in foreclosure.
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Why is there a 2-1/2 inch top margin requirement?
The state passed a law on April 1, 1997 that requires 2-1/2 inch top margin and 1/2 inch margin on all other sides. This is to allow room for the recording information, stamps, etc.
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What information is available on the Web site?
The Register of Deeds' recorded document profile is a search mechanism that:
- Provides a listing of all recorded documents for a specific parcel.
- Allows access to images of recorded documents.
- Contains the most current data available.
- Provides frequently requested information such as document date, recorded date, amount of sale or mortgage amount (when provided) and the names of the Grantor/Grantee.
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Why is there a five-page limit on photocopies?
We will make five pages for walk-in customers as a courtesy. We do not have the staff to make all the copies a customer may want while they wait. A customer may order more than five copies and we will process the request in the order it is received. Most requests are completed within 24-48 hours. Copies may be picked up in our office or we will mail them.
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Does marital status have to be shown on documents?
The marital status of males must be shown on deeds and mortgages.
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Does the document need to be witnessed and notorized?
Documents executed in the state of Michigan prior to March 4, 2002 must have the signatures and printed names of two witnesses. The document must be notarized, with the notary showing their printed name, county of commission and expiration date. Documents executed after March 4, 2002 are still required to be notarized. Documents dated after March 5, 2002 do not need witnesses.
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What documents have to be tax certified?
Both deeds and land contracts must be tax certified at the Treasurer's Office to show the property taxes are up to date. There is $1.00 fee for the certification.
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Will you record a copy of a death certificate?
Death certificates submitted for recording must be certified copies (embossed seal).
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