Manistee County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Form (Michigan)

All Manistee County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Form

Manistee County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Form

Fill in the blank Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract form formatted to comply with all Michigan recording and content requirements.
Included Manistee County compliant document last validated/updated 5/30/2025

Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Guide

Manistee County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract form.
Included Manistee County compliant document last validated/updated 7/3/2025

Completed Example of the Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Document

Manistee County Completed Example of the Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Michigan Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract document for reference.
Included Manistee County compliant document last validated/updated 6/4/2025

When using these Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Manistee County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Manistee County Register of Deeds

415 Third St, Manistee, Michigan 49660

Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri

Phone: (231) 723-2146

Local jurisdictions located in Manistee County include:

  • Arcadia
  • Bear Lake
  • Brethren
  • Copemish
  • Eastlake
  • Filer City
  • Kaleva
  • Manistee
  • Onekama
  • Wellston

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Manistee County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Manistee County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Manistee County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Manistee County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Manistee County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Manistee County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Michigan or Manistee County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Manistee County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Michigan statute MCL 565.361 governs the release of a Memorandum of Contract related to land contracts, mortgages, or security assignments.
Here's how it affects the release: If a party has fully fulfilled its obligations under a land contract (e.g., the buyer has paid in full), the seller must execute a conveyance of land or provide a release of security interests.

Requirement to Provide a Release or Discharge: When a land contract mortgage or security assignment is fully satisfied, the party holding the interest (usually the seller or lender) must provide a discharge or release.

Failure or Refusal to Provide a Release: If a party fails or refuses to execute the required release or discharge after full payment, they may be subject to legal penalties and enforcement actions.
Marketability of Title: The statute ensures that once obligations are met and the necessary releases are executed, the property’s title is marketable, meaning it can be freely transferred or sold.

Enforcement & Penalties: If a seller or lender wrongfully withholds a release, the buyer or borrower can seek enforcement through legal action.

Subordination to Other Interests: The statute clarifies that certain real estate interests may take priority over a land contract, affecting the order of enforcement.

Effect on the Release of a Memorandum of Contract: A Memorandum of Contract is often recorded in place of a full land contract to put the public on notice of an agreement. When obligations are fulfilled, this statute requires the release of such a memorandum to clear the title.

Failure to release the memorandum after obligations are satisfied could lead to legal action and possible penalties under this law.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Manistee County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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