• How much does it cost to record a deed, lien, mortgage, etc.?

• I've paid off my mortgage.  How can I get a copy of my deed?

• How do I get a copy of my deed, mortgage, mortgage discharge, etc.?

• How do I remove my deceased (husband, wife, father, mother, etc.) from a deed?

• How do I add someone to my deed?

• Who is the owner of (street address and city)?

• How do I find out if there are any liens on my property?

• What are transfer taxes for?

• How do I get to your office?

• How do I get a legal description for property?

• How can I get the property taxes for an address?

• How long before I get my document returned to me?

• Can I get a payoff amount for a foreclosure?

• Does the document need to be witnessed and notarized?

• What documents have to be tax certified?

• Will you record a copy of a death certificate?

• Do you still take the old 'Fixture' forms?

• Do you carry the new 'National' form?

• What are the fees to file a UCC 'termination'? (land records only)

• What are the fees to file a new UCC? (land records only)

• What are the fees for a Jeopardy Tax Assessment?

• What is your policy for 'UCC search' requests?

How much does it cost to record a deed, lien, mortgage, etc.?

$14.00 for the first page, $3.00 for each additional page of the same document.  If it is a Warranty Deed or any deed which includes a "warrant" or "covenant" clause, there is an additional $1.00 certification for taxes.   If a dollar amount is cited on the deed, transfer tax will apply.

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I've paid off my mortgage.  How can I get a copy of my deed?

When you pay off a mortgage, you should receive a Discharge or Release or Satisfaction of Mortgage.  You do not receive a deed at this time because you get your deed when you first purchase the property.  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 log onto www.landaccess.com. Search and copy fees will apply.

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How do I get a copy of my deed, mortgage, mortgage discharge, etc?

You can come in person, send us a request by mail, or log onto www.landaccess.com.  Search and copy fees will apply.

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How do I remove my deceased (husband, wife, father, mother, etc.) from a deed?

A certified copy of the death certificate must be recorded.  It can be brought in or mailed to the Register of Deeds.   The cost will be $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page, if any. Legal advice may be needed as to whether or not the property needs to be probated.

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How do I add someone to my deed?

You need to pick up a Quit Claim Deed form at any office supply store such as Office Max or Office Depot, or you can get one here.  The Quit Claim Deed needs to be completed in black ink or typed, signed and notarized.  It is a legal document, so we recommend contacting an attorney or someone who is well versed in real estate matters to provide help in preparing the deed to avoid probate court (if intended).  When it is completed, signed and notarized, it can be mailed in or brought in for recording.  The cost will be $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page, if any.

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Who is the owner of (street address and city)? Or how do I find out if there are any liens on my property?

All searches are done either in person by coming to the Register of Deeds, by mail ($5.00 search fee per name/address) or by going online at www.landaccess.com.  You can get a taxpayer name and address for free by calling the Macomb County Land File Office at 586-469-5313 or the local Assessor's Office in that City or Township.

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What are transfer taxes for?

Please call 586-469-5309 for details.

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How do I get to your office?

The Macomb County Register of Deeds Office is located on the second floor of the County Building (10 North Main Street) in Downtown Mount Clemens. For directions, call 586-469-5175 and select option #4 or CLICK HERE for the directions page.

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How do I get a legal description for property?

Call the Macomb County Land File Office at (586) 469-5313.

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How can I get the property taxes for an address?

Call the Macomb County Treasurer's Office at (586) 469-5190 or the local Assessor's Office in that City or Township.

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How long before I get my document returned to me?

If the customer/attorney hand-carried the document to our counter, the turn-around time is approximately 2-3 weeks. If it was mailed to us, it is approximately 2-3 weeks. If it came to us through a title company, it is entirely up to the title company when they record it. Once they do record the document, it is approximately 2-3 weeks before it is returned.

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Can I get a payoff amount for a foreclosure?

Effective March 30, 2005 pursuant to HB 929 and HB 931 of 2004:

HB 929 of 2004, Section (3). The Register of Deeds shall not determine the amount necessary for redemption. The purchaser shall attach an affidavit with the deed to be recorded under this section that states the exact amount required to redeem the property, including any daily per diem amounts, and the date by which the property must be redeemed shall be stated on the certificate of auctioneer. The purchaser may include in the affidavit the name of a designee responsible on behalf of the purchaser to assist the person redeeming the property in computing the exact amount required to redeem the property. The designee may charge a fee as stated in the affidavit and may be authorized by the purchaser to receive redemption funds. The purchaser shall accept the amount computed by the designee.

Redemption funds can be paid to the purchaser/grantee of the sale or their designee, if appointed. The redemption funds can also be paid to the Macomb County Register of Deeds through a certified check or cashier's check by 5:00 p.m. on the last working day of the redemption period. There is also a $5.00 fee for the care and custody of the redemption funds. However, the Register of Deeds only accepts the funds received and does not calculate to see if it is the proper redemption amount. Therefore, it is advised to redeem through the purchaser or their designee.

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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 for grantors.

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Does the document need to be witnessed and notarized?

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. After March 4, 2002, documents do not have to be witnessed, only notarized.  See recording requirements.

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What documents have to be tax certified?

Warranty deeds, any deeds which includes warrant or covenant clause, 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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Do you still take the old 'Fixture' forms?

No, pursuant to UCC Article 9, the National Standard Form is required. Visit the Secretary of State's Web site at http://www.michigan.gov/sos. Select "Services for Businesses". This area will provide information on publications and forms for "Article 9". Also, you may call any office supply store in your area.

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Do you carry the new 'National' form?

No, we do not. You may call the Secretary of State Uniform Commercial Code Section at 517-322-1144. You can access the 'SOS' Web site at http://www.michigan.gov/sos. Select "Services for Businesses". This area will provide information on publications and forms for "Article 9". Also, you may call any office supply store in your area.

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What are the fees to file a UCC 'termination'?

• $15.00 -- real estate.

• $15.00 -- (financing) if originally recorded at the Macomb County Register of Deeds.

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What are the fees to file a new UCC? (land records only)

• $15.00 -- complete legal description is required.

The above fees apply to:

• Amendments

• Assignments

• Continuations

• Reinstatement of Lapsed Filing

• Partial Release

• Terminations

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What are the fees for a Jeopardy Tax Assessment?

The fee is $10.00.  This document is an "exception" to the rule. It does not require a complete legal description because it does not go through Real Estate.

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What is your policy for 'UCC search' requests?

You may mail it in with an initial fee of $12.00 per debtor name using the UCC Search Form. Once the search is completed, we will contact you by phone if additional fees are required. You may call the Secretary of State Uniform Commercial Code Section at 517-322-1144 to get the form mailed to you.  You can also access the 'SOS' Web site at http://www.michigan.gov/sos. Select "Services for Businesses". This area will provide information on publications and forms for "Article 9". Also, you may call any office supply store in your area.

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