Clare County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Form

Last validated September 15, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Clare County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Clare, Farwell, Harrison, Lake, Lake George.

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Clare County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Form

Clare County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Form

Fill in the blank Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed form formatted to comply with all Michigan recording and content requirements.

Document last validated 8/13/2026
Clare County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Guide

Clare County Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed form.

Document last validated 9/15/2026
Clare County Completed Example Version 1 of the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Document

Clare County Completed Example Version 1 of the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Michigan Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed document for reference.

Document last validated 8/14/2026
Clare County Completed Example Version 2 of the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Document

Clare County Completed Example Version 2 of the Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Michigan Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed document for reference.

Document last validated 7/27/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Clare County Register of Deeds

Address:
255 W Main St / PO Box 438
Harrison, Michigan 48625

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

Phone: (989) 539-7131

Recording Tips for Clare County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only

Cities and Jurisdictions in Clare County

Properties in any of these areas use Clare County forms:

  • Clare
  • Farwell
  • Harrison
  • Lake
  • Lake George

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Clare County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Clare 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 Clare 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 Clare County?

Recording fees in Clare County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (989) 539-7131 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A Michigan lady bird quitclaim deed is based on the statutes regarding power of appointment. According to Michigan Land Standards 6th Edition, Standard 9.3

Michigan Land Title Standards Act 9.3 reads: The holder of a life estate, coupled with an absolute power to dispose of the fee estate by inter vivos conveyance, can convey a fee simple estate during the lifetime of the holder. If the power is not exercised, the gift becomes effective.

In Michigan, a Lady Bird Deed Quitclaim Deed is a type of Quitclaim Deed that allows the Grantor, to transfer their property upon their death to a named beneficiary. This is a great tool for estate planning and helps to avoid probate court. These courts deal with someone's assets and belongings after they pass away. Going through this court is typically expensive and time-consuming.

As long as the Grantor lives, he/she/they are free to sell the property to someone else, give the property away as a gift, encumber the property with mortgages and liens, rent the property to tenants, and even execute a brand-new ladybird deed defeating Grantee's contingent interest in favor of someone else. Grantee(s) does/do not have any tangible rights to the property until Grantor's death when the contingency becomes vested.

Consult an estate planning attorney with questions including ladybird deeds.

(Michigan Lady Bird QCD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Clare County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Clare 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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