Oakland County Memorandum of Land Contract Form
Last validated September 16, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Oakland County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Clawson, Commerce Township, Davisburg and 33 more.
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Oakland County Memorandum of Land Contract Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Oakland County Guidelines - Memorandum of Land Contract
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Oakland County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Oakland Register of Deeds
Pontiac, Michigan 48341
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F
Phone: (248) 858-0597
Recording Tips for Oakland County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
- Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
Cities and Jurisdictions in Oakland County
Properties in any of these areas use Oakland County forms:
- Auburn Hills
- Berkley
- Birmingham
- Bloomfield Hills
- Clarkston
- Clawson
- Commerce Township
- Davisburg
- Drayton Plains
- Farmington
- Ferndale
- Franklin
- Hazel Park
- Highland
- Holly
- Huntington Woods
- Keego Harbor
- Lake Orion
- Lakeville
- Leonard
- Madison Heights
- Milford
- New Hudson
- Novi
- Oak Park
- Oakland
- Ortonville
- Oxford
- Pleasant Ridge
- Pontiac
- Rochester
- Royal Oak
- South Lyon
- Southfield
- Troy
- Union Lake
- Walled Lake
- Waterford
- West Bloomfield
- White Lake
- Wixom
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Oakland County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Oakland 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 Oakland County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland County?
Recording fees in Oakland County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (248) 858-0597 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 Oakland 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 Oakland County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Oakland 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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