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Register of Deeds
Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
Why do we exist?
To help customers and encourage their trust in government.
What do we do?
Create and preserve land records of the past, present and future.
Vision
How will we succeed?
Exceed the expectations of our customers in every aspect of service.
Be creative, strategic, and forward thinking leaders to continually improve.
Create a positive, caring and engaging environment for our employees and the public.
Be conscientious of taxpayer resources.
Value
How do we behave?
We provide excellent customer service.
We value people.
We seek input from others.
We are accountable.
Services
- Abstract and Searching (PDF)
- Commercial Title Searchers
- County Exemptions (PDF)
- Deed Public Search
- Fraud Alert (Sign up for Free)
- Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund up to $25,000 Grant Per Household
- Recorders Guide to Michigan Laws (PDF)
- Recording Requirements for Specific Document Types (PDF)
- Standard Recording Requirements (PDF)
- State Exemptions (PDF)
Document Cost
Effective October 1, 2016 in the State of Michigan
Regardless of the number of pages, all documents will cost $30 to record, this cost is inclusive of Michigan Remonumentation and Register of Deeds Automation fees. For a document that assigns or discharges more than 1 instrument $3 for each instrument assigned or discharged (in addition to the $30 flat fee). To certify a recorded document $5; copies remain at $1 per page. Transfer Tax fees and the $5 Treasurer's Tax Certification fee is still due for those documents that require it.
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Kimberly Kuhn
Register of Deeds/Abstractor
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Denise Ledford
Chief Deputy Register of Deeds/Abstractor
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Breanna Hendrick
Administrative Assistant
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Register of Deeds
Physical Address
211 W Main Street
Stanton, MI 48888
Mailing Address
P.O Box 368
Stanton, MI 48888
Phone: 989-831-7337Fax: 989 831-7320