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Otsego County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Form

Otsego County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Form
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Otsego County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Form

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Otsego County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Guide
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Otsego County Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract Guide

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

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Otsego County Register of Deeds
Address:
225 W Main St
Gaylord, Michigan 49735

Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (989) 731-7551

Recording Tips for Otsego County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count

Cities and Jurisdictions in Otsego County

Properties in any of these areas use Otsego County forms:

  • Elmira
  • Gaylord
  • Johannesburg
  • Vanderbilt
  • Waters

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Otsego County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Otsego 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 Otsego County?

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

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Otsego 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. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). 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 Otsego County?

Recording fees in Otsego County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (989) 731-7551 for current fees.

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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.

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

This Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Otsego County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Otsego 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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