Property Fraud Alert Information
A free tool to alert you to possible property fraud is available for Hillsdale County Landowners from the Register of Deed's Office. In addition to statutes that are in place to protect Michigan residents, you may also utilize the Property Alert service.
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Recording Requirements
The following information concerning changes to recording statutes as of June 22, 2018 are displayed here for informational purposes only for Title companies, Attorneys and Lending Institutions .
Please contact our office if you have any questions about recording requirements.
eRecording Partners
Personal checks cannot be accepted as payment. Certified funds (cashier's checks, money orders, etc.) are accepted. Payments by ACH per the agreements with these eRecording vendors:
- Indecomm
- ePn
- Simplifile
- CSC/Ingeo
Local Title Companies
Public Title
25 Budlong Street
Hillsdale MI 49242
517-439-5039
Midstate Title
32 East Bacon
Hillsdale MI 49242
517-437-7345
Bell Title Tri County
6 South Howell
Hillsdale MI 49242
517-437-4110
MI SOS Approved Electronic & Remote Notarization Vendors
Michigan amended its notary law in 2018 to be in line with other states that have authorized electronic and remote notarizations.
Their use is optional and no action is needed on your part to continue performing traditional pen and paper notarizations.
Transfer Tax Calculator
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County Transfer Tax Exemptions
Exemptions to Real Estate Transfer Tax
Act #134 of 1996, as amended
MCLA 207.505
Michigan Real Estate Transfer Tax
Michigan Real Estate Transfer Tax Code
MCL 207.504 Sec. 4 (County)
MCL 207.525 Sec. 5 (State)
State Transfer Tax Exemptions
Exemptions to Real Estate Transfer Tax
Effective January 1, 2007
MCL 207.526
Deeds Statutory Fees
Effective October 1, 2016
MCLA 600.2567
As amended by PA 224 of 2016