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Michigan Quitclaim Deed
PublicLegal-authored self-help deed form.
Provided for customers to complete with their own transaction information and submit to the proper local recording office. Recorder offices and state agencies may require separate supplemental forms, taxes, fees, or cover sheets, and requirements vary by jurisdiction and transaction. Review the product notes and confirm local recording requirements before relying on any completed deed.
Michigan recording note.
Michigan deeds should use the full legal description and are recorded with the county Register of Deeds. After transfer, the buyer or grantee generally must file Property Transfer Affidavit Form 2766/L-4260 with the local assessor within 45 days; recording the deed is not a substitute.
What Is a Michigan Quitclaim Deed?
A Michigan quitclaim deed transfers whatever right, title, and interest the grantor has in Michigan real estate at delivery, without deed covenants or title warranties. It is commonly used for known-party transfers, family transfers, trust funding, divorce-related transfers, and title-clearing situations.
When to Use a Quitclaim Deed in Michigan
- Transferring property between family members or former spouses when no deed warranty is intended.
- Moving real estate into or out of a trust or closely held entity, when appropriate.
- Clearing a title issue when a no-warranty quitclaim deed is the correct curative instrument.
- Using a no-warranty deed where the parties know and accept the title-risk allocation.
Michigan Recording Notes
- Signing: All current titled owners who are conveying an interest should sign the deed. Michigan dower has been abolished; homestead spouse-joinder rules for mortgages are separate from ordinary deed signing.
- Notarization: The grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary or other authorized officer before recording.
- Witnesses: Michigan does not require witnesses for ordinary modern deeds.
- Recording: Record the deed with the county Register of Deeds where the property is located.
- Property Transfer Affidavit: The buyer, grantee, or transferee generally must file Property Transfer Affidavit Form 2766 / L-4260 with the local assessor within 45 days after transfer. Recording the deed is not a substitute.
- Transfer Tax / Fees: Michigan state and county transfer taxes are generally $8.60 per $1,000 unless an exemption applies, and some exemptions do not eliminate both state and county tax.
- Legal Description: Use the complete legal description from a prior deed, title commitment, survey, or other reliable title source. A street address or parcel number alone is usually not enough.
- Manufactured Homes / Mortgages: A land deed does not by itself transfer an unaffixed manufactured home, release a borrower from a mortgage, or clear liens.
Quitclaim Deed vs Other Michigan Deeds
A Michigan quitclaim deed provides no deed warranties. For many ordinary buyer-seller transactions, a Michigan warranty deed is the more customary starting point. A quitclaim deed by itself does not give later purchasers notice under Michigan recording law unless it is properly recorded.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Michigan quitclaim deed guarantee title?
No. A Michigan quitclaim deed transfers only whatever interest the grantor has at delivery, without deed covenants or title warranties.
Does Michigan require witnesses for a quitclaim deed?
No. Ordinary modern Michigan deeds require acknowledgment before a notary or authorized officer, not witnesses.
What is Michigan's Property Transfer Affidavit?
The buyer, grantee, or transferee generally must file Property Transfer Affidavit Form 2766 / L-4260 with the local assessor within 45 days after transfer. Recording the deed is not a substitute.
Does a deed transfer an unaffixed manufactured home?
No. A land deed does not by itself transfer an unaffixed manufactured home. Title or affixation steps may be required.
Who provides this deed form?
PublicLegal provides this self-help deed form template for customers to complete with their own transaction information. For transaction-specific legal, title, or recording guidance, consult an attorney, title company, or the local recording office. Recording offices and state agencies may require separate supplemental forms, taxes, fees, or cover sheets.
Does this deed release a mortgage or clear liens?
No. A deed transfers title to real property. It does not release a borrower from an existing mortgage or deed of trust, remove liens, or replace lender consent, payoff, refinance, or assumption requirements.
"What does ILRG guarantee?"
ILRG provides self-help deed forms and download support. PublicLegal-authored deed forms are provided for customers to complete with their own transaction information. Deed recording requirements, supplemental forms, transfer taxes, title-company practices, and legal suitability vary by jurisdiction and transaction. If you are not 100 percent satisfied after purchasing from us, contact us for a refund.