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Michigan deed packet

Michigan Quitclaim Deed

A Michigan quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor may have, if any, without title warranties. Download the editable Word deed, official Form 2766, and step-by-step completion and recording checklist.

  • Updated August 2026
  • Attorney-reviewed
  • Recording guidance included
  • Editable Word format
  • PublicLegal since 1995
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Is this the right deed type? A quitclaim deed transfers only the interest the grantor may have, if any — it includes no title warranties.

Included documents

This download includes 3 documents in Word and PDF formats. Complete them on your own computer, then print, sign, and record.

  • Michigan Quitclaim Deed (blank form) Core deed document — the recordable instrument Word (.DOCX)
  • Deed completion and recording checklist Guidance — do not record Word (.DOCX)
  • Michigan Property Transfer Affidavit (official Form 2766 / L-4260 Rev. 03-25 + current-law cover) Required companion — the new owner files the official form with the local assessor within 45 days; do not record the cover note or the affidavit with the deed PDF

The blank deed ships in Word format. Official companion forms in this packet ship as PDF.

How your Michigan deed gets completed and recorded

A simple three-step workflow; the packet guides you through each one.

1

Prepare

Gather the current deed or title record and the exact legal description of the property before you start.

2

Execute

Complete the blank deed and follow the included state guidance for signing, acknowledgment, and related requirements.

3

Record

Confirm your county recorder's cover sheets, transfer forms, fees, and local practices, then submit the executed deed.

This packet contains a PublicLegal-authored Michigan deed, not a county-issued form. Record the completed deed with the Register of Deeds. County, city, or town cover sheets, transfer or tax forms, fees, and filing procedures may apply. Only the documents listed under Included documents are included.
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. This packet includes official Form 2766 (Rev. 03-25). A Michigan warranty deed generally needs a county-treasurer tax certificate before recording (MCL 211.135); a quitclaim is excepted. State and county transfer taxes are generally $8.60 per $1,000 unless an exemption is stated on the deed face. Do not assume a family gift or quitclaim is tax-free.

Preview the Michigan Quitclaim Deed

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About this Michigan form

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 official Form 2766 / L-4260 with the local assessor within 45 days after transfer. Recording the deed is not a substitute. This packet includes the official form (Rev. 03-25) and a current-law cover note. Do not record the affidavit with the deed.
  • 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.

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.

100% satisfaction guarantee

ILRG provides self-help deed forms and download support. Attorney-reviewed PublicLegal-authored deed forms are provided for you to complete with your 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan Quitclaim Deed Forms

No. A Michigan quitclaim deed transfers only whatever interest the grantor has at delivery, without deed covenants or title warranties.

No. Ordinary modern Michigan deeds require acknowledgment before a notary or authorized officer, not witnesses.

The buyer, grantee, or transferee generally must file official Form 2766 / L-4260 with the local assessor within 45 days after transfer. Recording the deed is not a substitute. This packet includes the official form. Do not file it with the Register of Deeds, and do not confuse it with Form 2705.

No. A land deed does not by itself transfer an unaffixed manufactured home. Title or affixation steps may be required.

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.

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.

A quitclaim deed transfers whatever right, title, or interest the grantor may have in the property, if any. It does not include warranties about ownership or title condition, so the grantee accepts the title risk.

Quitclaim deeds are commonly used between parties who already know each other — for example certain family transfers, moving property into a trust, or adding or removing a name — where everyone understands there are no title warranties. They are often not the first choice for an arm's-length sale.

The packet includes the blank state-specific deed in editable Word format plus a separate completion instructions and checklist document. A completed sample PDF may be offered as an optional add-on.

Recording offices review formatting, execution requirements such as notarization, and any required supplemental forms or fees, which vary by county. The included instructions cover the general process; confirm your county's current requirements before you record.