Hillsdale County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Last validated April 28, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Hillsdale County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Hillsdale County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

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

Document Last Validated 4/23/2026
Hillsdale County Guidelines - Memorandum of Land Contract

Hillsdale County Guidelines - Memorandum of Land Contract

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/28/2026
Hillsdale County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document

Hillsdale County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 4/9/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Hillsdale County Register of Deeds

Address:
Courthouse - 29 N Howell St, Rm 3
Hillsdale, Michigan 49242

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (517) 437-2231

Recording Tips for Hillsdale County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe

Cities and Jurisdictions in Hillsdale County

Properties in any of these areas use Hillsdale County forms:

  • Allen
  • Camden
  • Frontier
  • Hillsdale
  • Jerome
  • Jonesville
  • Litchfield
  • Moscow
  • Mosherville
  • North Adams
  • Osseo
  • Pittsford
  • Reading
  • Somerset
  • Somerset Center
  • Waldron

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Hillsdale County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Hillsdale County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (517) 437-2231 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 Hillsdale County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

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

Our Promise

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