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Saginaw County Grant Deed Form

Saginaw County Grant Deed Form

Saginaw County Grant Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 6/20/2025
Saginaw County Grant Deed Guide

Saginaw County Grant Deed Guide

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Saginaw County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Saginaw County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Saginaw County Register of Deeds
Address:
111 S Michigan Ave
Saginaw, Michigan 48602

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (989) 790-5270

Recording Tips for Saginaw County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Saginaw County

Properties in any of these areas use Saginaw County forms:

  • Birch Run
  • Brant
  • Bridgeport
  • Burt
  • Carrollton
  • Chesaning
  • Frankenmuth
  • Freeland
  • Hemlock
  • Merrill
  • Oakley
  • Saginaw
  • Saint Charles

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Saginaw County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Saginaw 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 Saginaw 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 Saginaw County?

Recording fees in Saginaw County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (989) 790-5270 for current fees.

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Real property conveyances are governed by Chapter 565 of the Michigan Legislature, but grant deeds are not statutory forms in Michigan.

Grant deeds convey property from the grantor (generally the owner) to the grantee (generally the purchaser), with the guarantee that the grantor has not previously sold the real property interest being conveyed to the grantee, and that the property is without any liens or encumbrances, except for those specified in the deed.

Compared to a statutory warranty deed, grant deeds offer less protection to the grantee as they do not require the grantor to defend the title claims. However, they still offer more protection than a statutory quitclaim deed, guaranteeing that the owner does have a valid ownership interest in the property.

In addition to meeting all state and local standards for recorded documents, a lawful deed must include the grantor's full name and marital status, as well as the grantee's name, marital status, address, and vesting (MCL 565.201). Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. For Michigan residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by the entirety. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more unmarried persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common unless a joint tenancy is declared. Transfers to a married couple create a tenancy by the entirety (MCL 554.43-45).

As with any conveyance of real estate, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel, the source of title, and a statement of the full consideration given for the transaction. If the consideration reported is nominal or not disclosed, file a Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavit (form 2705) with the local Register of Deeds. This is important, as the value of the transfer must be known in order to calculate transfer tax (MCL 207.525).

In all cases where real estate is transferred, file a Property Transfer Affidavit (form 2766) to ensure correct assessment for tax purposes. The new owner must file in the municipality where the property is located within 45 days of transfer (MCL 207.504, 207.525).

In Michigan, a deed cannot be recorded unless it has been acknowledged (MCL 565.47). Recording preserves a clear chain of title for the property and provides public notice of the transfer. This protects both the grantor and the grantee from claims based on inaccurate information. Any deed executed within the state must be acknowledged before a judge, clerk of a court of record, or a notary public of the same state (MCL 565.8). If the deed is executed in another state, it may be acknowledged according to the laws of that state (MCL 565.9).

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact a lawyer with questions about grant deeds or for any other issues related to transfers of real property in Michigan.

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

This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Saginaw County.

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