Quick Answer
What do I need for a Michigan quitclaim deed?
A Michigan quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest you have in a property with no warranty of clear title. You need the exact legal description from the recorded deed, the parcel number, the full legal names of the grantor and grantee, and a notary. Record it with the county register of deeds and file a Property Transfer Affidavit (L-4260) within 45 days.
Required Forms
- L-4260Property Transfer Affidavit (within 45 days of transfer)
- Form 2705Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavit (if applicable)
Documents to Gather
Filing Steps, In Order
- 1.Get the recorded deed and copy the legal description exactly
- 2.Confirm whether a transfer tax exemption applies
- 3.Prepare the quitclaim deed with grantor, grantee, and consideration
- 4.Sign in front of a notary — every grantor must sign
- 5.Record with the county register of deeds and pay the recording fee
- 6.File the L-4260 with the local assessor within 45 days
Costs (Estimated)
County recording fee ~$30. State transfer tax $3.75 per $500 and county tax $0.55–$0.75 per $500 unless an exemption applies.
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