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- The document must have margins of 3″ at the top of the 1st page, 1.5″ at the top of all other pages, and 1″ at the bottom and sides of all pages.
- Font must be black or blue and at least 10 pt.
- The paper must be a minimum of 8.5″ x 11″ and a maximum of of 8.5″ x 14″.[1]
Signatures
The grantor must acknowledge their signature before a notary public or other authorized individual.[2] The grantor’s spouse must also sign to terminate their dower rights, if applicable.[3]
Recording
Properly executed deeds can be recorded in the County Recorder’s office in the county where the property is located.[4] At the time of writing, the fee for recording is $34, plus $8 for each additional page if there are more than two pages.[5]
Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement of Value (DTE 100) – This form must be submitted to the county auditor before recording a deed to determine the value of the property and the associated conveyance fee.[6]
Statement of Reason for Exemption from Real Property Conveyance Fee (DTE 100EX) – This exemption statement must be filed instead of Form DTE 100 if the transfer is exempt from conveyance fees.
Statement of Conveyance Homestead Property (DTE 101) – If the grantor has been receiving a homestead exemption tax (for seniors, disabled persons, etc.), they must complete this form to indicate the amount of tax reduction the grantee will receive.