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Deed Formatting
Deeds must comply with the following formatting requirements[1]:
- Margins – A blank space of 3″ is required at the top of the first page, 1.5″ at the top of all following pages, and 1″ on all sides and bottoms.
- Font – Text must be in blue or black ink, with a minimum font size of 10 points (highlighting is not permitted).
- Paper Size – Dimensions must be at least 8.5″ x 11″ and no larger than 8.5″ x 14.”
How to Record
Once the deed has been signed by the grantor and notarized, it must be filed with the County Recorder.[4] A recording fee must be paid to the county recorded. At the present time, the recording fee is $34 for the first two pages and $8 for each additional page.[5]
Required Forms
Before recording a deed, the grantee must submit one or more of the following documents to the County Auditor:
- Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement of Value (DTE 100) – Used to determine the applicable conveyance fees for the property transfer.[6]
- Statement of Reason for Exemption from Real Property Conveyance Fee (DTE 100EX) – Used instead of DTE 100 if the transfer is exempt from conveyance fees.
- Statement of Conveyance Homestead Property (DTE 101) – Required if a homestead exemption is requested (must be signed by the grantor).