Houghton County Notice of Commencement Form

Houghton County Notice of Commencement Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Houghton County Notice of Commencement Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Houghton County Completed Example of the Notice of Commencement Form
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Houghton County Register of Deeds
Houghton, Michigan 49931
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (906) 482-1311
Recording Tips for Houghton County:
- Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
Cities and Jurisdictions in Houghton County
Properties in any of these areas use Houghton County forms:
- Atlantic Mine
- Calumet
- Chassell
- Copper City
- Dodgeville
- Dollar Bay
- Hancock
- Houghton
- Hubbell
- Kearsarge
- Lake Linden
- Nisula
- Painesdale
- Pelkie
- Sidnaw
- South Range
- Toivola
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Houghton County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Houghton 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 Houghton County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Houghton 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 Houghton 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 Houghton County?
Recording fees in Houghton County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (906) 482-1311 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 Houghton County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Notice of Commencement meets all recording requirements specific to Houghton County.
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