Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Filing a Quit Claim Deed in Michigan

We would like to file a Quit Claim Deed in Michigan to add a name to a piece of land we own. If we download the form off of the website, do we need an attorney to file the form for us in Michigan? If we file the form ourselves, do we file it directly with the county the land is in?


Asked on 8/06/07, 3:05 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: Filing a Quit Claim Deed in Michigan

You can send it directly to the Register of Deeds for the county where the property is located. However, call first for the recording fees. And keep in mind that there are very strict requirements for deeds - if you do it wrong, they will mail it back to you unrecorded. When you call, ask if they have a website with tips, etc, or have a lawyer review it for you.

Here is a link to the Wayne County requirements.

http://www.waynecounty.com/register/rec_req.htm

Thanks.

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Answered on 8/06/07, 5:59 pm
Rochelle Guznack Law Offices of Rochelle E. Guznack, PLLC

Re: Filing a Quit Claim Deed in Michigan

You can do it yourselves, but there can be some serious consequences if you title the property improperly. It would be inexpensive to have an attorney do it for you and you know it will be done right.

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Answered on 8/06/07, 6:04 pm


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