Michigan Quitclaim Deed Laws
A Michigan quitclaim deed form must contain the specific words, "[Grantor's name] quitclaims to [grantee's name] [description of the property] for the sum of [amount of consideration]." § 565.152
Signing - According to Michigan Law, all quitclaim deed forms filed with the state must be signed by the seller in the presence of a Notary Public (§ 565.201).
Recording - All quitclaim deeds must be filed with the Michigan Registry of Deeds.
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To write a quitclaim deed form, you will need to provide the following information:
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Once the quitclaim deed has been signed in front of a notary, it should be submitted to the Michigan Register of Deeds Office where the property is located. This ensures that the property transfer is a matter of public record.
Before a deed can be recorded, a property transfer tax must be paid. Consult your County Register to find out the amount of the real estate transfer tax.