Emmet County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Last validated October 13, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Emmet County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Alanson, Brutus, Carp Lake, Conway, Cross Village, Good Hart, Harbor Springs, Levering and 3 more.

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Emmet County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Emmet County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

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

Document last validated 10/5/2026
Emmet County Guidelines - Memorandum of Land Contract

Emmet County Guidelines - Memorandum of Land Contract

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document last validated 8/11/2026
Emmet County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document

Emmet County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document last validated 10/13/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Emmet County Register of Deeds

Address:
200 Division St, Suite 150
Petoskey, Michigan 49770

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (231) 348-1761

Recording Tips for Emmet County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Emmet County

Properties in any of these areas use Emmet County forms:

  • Alanson
  • Brutus
  • Carp Lake
  • Conway
  • Cross Village
  • Good Hart
  • Harbor Springs
  • Levering
  • Oden
  • Pellston
  • Petoskey

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Emmet County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Emmet County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (231) 348-1761 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

This form serves as notice that the Seller has agreed to sell, and Buyer has agreed to buy a specific property. Record this instrument when a Land Contract has been completed. This is done for a variety of reasons.
A Memorandum of Land Contract serves as a notice to the "world" that a specific property is under a seller-financed purchase agreement.

Often used when parties want the details of a Land Contract to be kept private.

Why a buyer needs a recorded Memorandum of Land Contract. It is important to prevent loans or encumbrances being placed on the property by the existing Deed holder. Encumbrances have been placed on properties even though the Contract states they can't. This can be devastating for a buyer who has made payments. For protection either the Land Contract document or a Memorandum of Land Contract document should be recorded.

Why a Seller needs a recorded Memorandum of Land Contract. When owner financing is involved, and a buyer needs to finance property at a later point in time, a Lending Institution will most likely require a recorded Memorandum document. Further, banks like to see a history of payments, at least 12 months, often referred to as "Seasoning" a recorded Memorandum proves the subject property was under contract at a specific time.

(Michigan MOC Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example) For use in Michigan Only.

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

This Memorandum of Land Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Emmet County.

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