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Register of Deeds
Preparing New Document/ Changing Existing Documents
Recording Documents
Searching for a Recorded Document
Requesting Copies of Recorded Documents
Plat Books
Contact Us
The Register of Deeds Office is the place where people record documents relating to land transactions.
Different types of deeds as well as land contracts, mortgages, liens, surveys, land corners and lease agreements are recorded at the Register of Deeds Office. The Register of Deeds Office also has copies of plats and corner records.
After a document is recorded, it becomes a public record, which can be reviewed or copied by any person. The Register of Deeds Office does not keep the original documents; instead, the transaction is recorded in a book, called a "liber", which is stamped on the deed or document. A copy or image of the document is then made for permanent record.
This office DOES NOT PREPARE DOCUMENTS and DOES NOT ANSWER LEGAL QUESTIONS. Please contact an attorney if you need legal assistance.
Preparing New Document/ Changing Existing Documents
To add or delete a person(s) from a deed, you must create a new document. You may create the document yourself or contact an attorney to draw up the document for you. Please note, the State of Michigan has specific requirements for deeds. A copy of the requirements is available HERE.
State of Michigan Recording Requirements
Michigan Transfer Tax Exemptions
Dickinson County Transfer Tax Exemptions
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Recording Documents
- Only original documents can be recorded.
- Processing Time: Documents are usually recorded within 3 business days of receipt.
- Unless a proper exemption is noted, transfer tax must be paid at the time of recording for all documents that transfer an interest in property.
- Documents can be recorded in person or by mail.
- Recording requirements
Recording Fees
- $14 for the first page & $3 for each additional page.
- Warranty deeds and land contracts require an additional $1 for certification by the Treasurer.
- The transfer tax rates for Deeds & Easements with consideration of $100 or more are computed at:
- $1.10 per $1,000 for Dickinson County,
- $7.50 per $1,000 for the State of Michigan.
- UCC/Fixture Filing: $15.00 Flat Fee
- non-standard form charge: additional $7.00 per form.
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Searching for a Recorded Document
You may conduct a search for documents yourself in person, or request a simple search be conducted by one of the Deputy Register of Deeds using an owner’s name or legal land description of the property. A simple search performed by a Deputy Register of Deeds will provide the most current recorded document.
You will need:
- the legal land description (NOT street address) of the property,
- The legal land description can be found:
- on the tax bill for the property, or
- from the city or township where the property is located
For more in depth searches, you will need to contact a local Title Company or an independent Title Searcher.
Search Fees:
- Tract Index Fee: $6.25 per 15 min.
- $5 per search for property purchased and recorded after 1994
UCC Searches
Tax lien search: State/Federal
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Requesting Copies of Recorded Documents
To request a copy of a recorded document you will need the liber & page number which can be found on the recorded document. If you don’t know the liber & page number, you will need to have a search conducted (See above).
- Photocopies: $1.00 per page
- Certified Copies: $1.00 per document
- UCC & Tax lien search copies $2.00 per page
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Plat Books
Plat books for Dickinson County can be purchased in person at the County Treasurer’s office or through the mail at the MSU Extension Office.
Contact Us
Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 609
705 S. Stephenson Ave.
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Phone: (906) 774-0955
Fax: (906) 774-4660
regdnan@dickinsoncountymi.gov
regnancy@dickinsoncountymi.gov
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