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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.
- 3-inch top margin on the first page, 1.5-inch top margin on other pages, and 1″ bottom and side margins on all 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]
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Additional Forms
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 Form DTE 100.
Statement of Conveyance Homestead Property (DTE 101) – Must be filed at the same time as a deed if the property has been receiving homestead tax benefits.