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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are your recording fees?
A: $14.00 for the first page and $3.00 for each additional page and $8.60 per thousand transfer.

Q: How do I get a copy of my deed?
A: We need the Liber and page or the date it was recorded and your name or legal description.

Q: Who can get a copy of my deed?
A: Anyone, they are public record.

Q: How do I put someone's name on my deed or how do I take someone's name off my deed?
A: You need to have an attorney draft you a deed and then we record it.

Q: My spouse passed away and our property is in both our names, what do I do?
A: Bring in a certified copy of the death certificate and we will record it.

Q: Why is the transfer tax so much money?
A: The transfer tax changed with proposal 'A', $1.10 per thousand is county tax and $7.50 per thousand is state tax.

Q: What is the difference between a plat map and a plat book?
A: A plat map is a subdivided property, a plat book is a book of the whole county broke into parcels larger than 10 acres or more.

Q: Is the office an elected office?
A: Yes, it is an elected office and the elected officer must run for election every four (4) years.

Q: Why do you have to keep my documents for a while?
A: We keep documents to proof, index, scan, to make sure we get a permanent record.



Page Last Updated: 10/18/2006

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