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No, the Register of Deeds does not prepare any legal document, nor do we give legal advice. Some forms may be obtained from an office supply store. If you need assistance, please contact an attorney, title company or real estate agent.
No.
No, only documents with original signatures can be recorded.
No. Court documents must be certified with the court seal to be recorded. Death certificates must be certified with the Clerk’s seal.
Yes, see Recording Requirements.
No, all documents in this office are public information or covered by state statute. The copy fees for documents are set by state statute.
Anyone can. Once your document is recorded, it is public record.
The purpose of recording is to make a public record of the transaction. Your document(s) are scanned and indexed for the permanent record. Microfilm copies are made, local units of government are notified of land transfers, and the recording information/ images are made available to the public. The original document is returned to whoever sent it in.
We record and return the document within 1 to 2 days of receipt as long as it meets the recording requirements. The document is returned to whoever sent or brought the document to us. If the document came to us through an attorney/bank/title agency, etc. it is up to them when they return it to you.
We can’t answer that. We only deal with land records. Check with your township, city, village or the State Archives.
Only if it has been surveyed and recorded. The majority of property has not been.
Go to the online Property Search, click on "Begin Search" under Public Users. You can search by name, address or parcel number. This will show you the taxpayer of record.
The state passed a law on April 1, 1997, that requires a 2 ½-inch top margin and ½ inch on all other sides. This is to allow room for the recording information, stamps, etc.
The marital status of males must be shown on documents that encumber or convey property, such as deeds and mortgages. Please check our "Recording Requirements" link to see which documents require marital status.
Documents no longer require witnesses. Most documents require notarization. Please check our "Recording Requirements" link to see which documents require a notary.
Warranty Deeds, Land Contracts/ Assignments and Master Deeds required a tax certificate from the Treasurer’s Office. Please check our "Recording Requirements".
When you pay off your mortgage, you should receive a Discharge, Release or Satisfaction of Mortgage. You should have received your deed when you first purchased the property. If you do not have your deed, you can get a certified copy at the Register of Deeds office.