Gratiot County Discharge of Mortgage Form

Last validated September 1, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Gratiot County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Alma, Ashley, Bannister, Breckenridge, Elm Hall, Elwell, Ithaca, Middleton and 7 more.

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Gratiot County Discharge of Mortgage Form

Gratiot County Discharge of Mortgage Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document last validated 8/13/2026
Gratiot County Discharge of Mortgage Guidelines

Gratiot County Discharge of Mortgage Guidelines

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Document last validated 8/3/2026
Gratiot County Completed Example of the Discharge of Mortgage Form

Gratiot County Completed Example of the Discharge of Mortgage Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 9/1/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Gratiot County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Gratiot County Register of Deeds

Address:
Courthouse - 214 East Center St
Ithaca, Michigan 48847

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Phone: (989) 875-5217

Recording Tips for Gratiot County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Gratiot County

Properties in any of these areas use Gratiot County forms:

  • Alma
  • Ashley
  • Bannister
  • Breckenridge
  • Elm Hall
  • Elwell
  • Ithaca
  • Middleton
  • North Star
  • Perrinton
  • Pompeii
  • Riverdale
  • Saint Louis
  • Sumner
  • Wheeler

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Gratiot County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Gratiot County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Gratiot County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Gratiot County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Gratiot County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Gratiot County?

Recording fees in Gratiot County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (989) 875-5217 for current fees.

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This form is used by the (mortgagee or the personal representative, successor, or assign of the mortgagee), who (shall prepare a discharge of the mortgage, file the discharge with the register of deeds for the county where the mortgaged property is located, and pay the fee for recording the discharge.) (565.41 Sec. 41(1)) A mortgagee is often referred to as a lender. For use when an indebtedness secured by said Mortgage has been paid in full. A "discharge of mortgage" is often referred to a "satisfaction of mortgage".

To avoid liability and penalty (the discharge of mortgage, execution and acknowledgment of a certificate, or filing of a discharge of mortgage required by this section or section 41 shall be performed within whichever of the following time periods is applicable:
(a) For the first 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection, 75 days.
(b) Beginning 2 years after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this subsection, 60 days.) (565.44 Sec. 44(2))

This form is also used to discharge a Land Contract.

565.361 Payment and performance of contract obligations; conveyance of land; discharge of land contract mortgage or release of security assignment; failure or refusal to make
conveyance or discharge; penalties; enforcement; title as marketable; subordination to
other real estate interest.
(4) When the vendee named in the land contract, or his or her heirs, successors, or assigns, has fully paid and performed the obligations under the contract that are a precondition to the sale and conveyance of the land, the land contract mortgagee under any land contract mortgage of the land made by the vendor subject to the land contract, or the assignee of any assignment for collateral security purposes of the vendor's interest under the land contract, shall execute a discharge of the land contract mortgage or a release of the security assignment in the same manner as now provided by law for the discharge of mortgages.

(Michigan DOM Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Michigan only.

Important: Your property must be located in Gratiot County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Discharge of Mortgage meets all recording requirements specific to Gratiot County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Gratiot County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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