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Recording Requirements
- Deeds must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary.[1]
- A minimum font size of 10 pt is required.
- All text must be in blue or black ink.
- Bottom and side margins must be 1″.
- A 3-inch top margin on the first page and a 1.5-inch top margin on all other pages.[2]
Once signed and notarized, a deed can be submitted to the County Recorder for filing.[3] The filing cost is $34 for the first two pages and $8 for each additional page.[4]
Limited Warranty Deed (Preview)
Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement of Value (DTE 100) – Prior to recording a deed, the buyer must file this form with the county auditor for tax assessment purposes.[5]
Statement of Reason for Exemption from Real Property Conveyance Fee (DTE 100EX) – If a transfer is exempt from the real property conveyance fee, the buyer must complete and file this form instead of the above form (Form DTE 100).
Statement of Conveyance Homestead Property (DTE 101) – Must be filed with one of the above forms, whichever of the two is applicable, if the property has been receiving homestead tax benefits.