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Alger County Notice of Commencement Form

Alger County Notice of Commencement Form

Alger County Notice of Commencement Form

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

Document Last Validated 5/15/2025
Alger County Notice of Commencement Guide

Alger County Notice of Commencement Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 8/4/2025
Alger County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Form

Alger County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Form

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/11/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Alger County Register of Deeds
Address:
Courthouse - 101 Court St
Munising, Michigan 49862

Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm M-F

Phone: (906) 387-2076 & 387-7034

Recording Tips for Alger County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
  • Consider using eRecording to avoid trips to the office

Cities and Jurisdictions in Alger County

Properties in any of these areas use Alger County forms:

  • Au Train
  • Chatham
  • Deerton
  • Eben Junction
  • Grand Marais
  • Munising
  • Rumely
  • Shingleton
  • Trenary
  • Wetmore

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Alger County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Alger County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (906) 387-2076 & 387-7034 for current fees.

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Using a Notice of Commencement in Michigan

A Notice of Commencement is a form executed by a land owner or lessee before the start of any actual physical improvement to real property. The owner or lessee contracting for the improvements must record a Notice of Commencement in the office of the register of deeds for each county in which the real property to be improved is located. M.C.L. 570.1108(1). Recording a Notice of Commencement also starts the clock ticking for the contractor, subcontractor, or supplier to file his or her Notice of Furnishing.

The notice of commencement must contain the following information: (1) the legal description of the real property on which the improvement is to be made; (2) the name, address, and capacity of the owner or lessee of the real property contracting for the improvement; (3) the name and address of the fee owner of the real property, if the person contracting for the improvement is a land contract vendee or lessee; (4) the name and address of the owner's or lessee's designee; and (5) the name and address of the general contractor, if any. M.C.L. 570.1108(2).

Even if parts of the Notice are inaccurate, any incorrect information contained in the Notice of Commencement furnished by or for an owner or lessee will not harmfully affect the rights of a lien claimant as against the property of that owner or lessee. M.C.L. 570.1108(4).

As a property owner, lessee, or designee, you also have a responsibility to provide a copy of the Notice of Commencement, together with an attached blank Notice of Furnishing form, to the subcontractor, supplier, or laborer requesting a copy of the Notice of Commencement within 10 days after the date of mailing of a written request by certified mail from a subcontractor, supplier, or laborer. M.C.L. 570.1108(5).

The Notice should also be posted on the actual jobsite. The owner, lessee, or designee must post and keep posted a copy of the notice of commencement in a conspicuous place on the real property described in the notice during the actual physical improvement to the real property. M.C.L. 570.1108(6).

As a reminder, this article is posted for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Please contact a Michigan-licensed attorney with questions about the Notice of Commencement or any other issue related to liens.

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

This Notice of Commencement meets all recording requirements specific to Alger County.

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