Recorder Offices
Baraga County Register of Deeds
2 S Main St, L'Anse, Michigan 49946
8:30 to 4:30 M-F
(906) 524-6100 Ext 111, 112, 113

About Baraga County Recorder
The Register of Deeds is responsible for recording and maintaining records for real property located in Baraga County.Recording Fees
Regardless of the number of pages, all documents will cost $30.00 to record, this cost is inclusive of the Michigan Remonumentation and Register of Deeds Automation fees.For a document that assigns or discharges more than 1 instrument $3.00 for each instrument assigned or discharged (in addition to the $30.00 flat fee).
Transfer tax is collected on the total value of the land being transferred, unless it is exempt. If there is an exemption, it must be stated on the instrument.
The county transfer tax is 55 cents per $500 of consideration.
The state transfer tax is $3.75 per $500 of consideration.
Tax Certificates
All warranty deeds, deeds which contain a covenant of warrant, land contracts or assignments of land contract must have a tax certificate from the County Treasurer's Office (MCLA 211.135) - $5.00 fee.
Document Formatting Requirements
To add or delete a name from a deed, a new instrument must be prepared. Only original documents can be recorded with the Register of Deeds. The following guidelines apply:* Typing or printing should be in a font size of at least 10 point and in black ink. Use white paper that measures 8.5 x 11 inches or 8.5 x 14 inches. The entire instrument must be legible. If there are any attachments, they should not be smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches or larger than 8.5 x 14 inches.
* At the top of the first page, provide a margin of unprinted space that is at least 2.5 inches. On all remaining sides of each page, margins should be at least 1/2 an inch.
* After the blank margin on the first space, provide a document title that clearly indicates the nature of the transaction.
* The name of each person executing the instrument should be legibly printed, stamped, or typed beneath the original signature of the person. There should not be any discrepancies between the names of each person as printed, stamped, or typed beneath their signature and the name as recited in the acknowledgment.
* The name of any notary public whose signature is on the instrument should be legibly printed, stamped, or typed immediately beneath their signature.
* Provide the address of each grantee in a deed of conveyance or assignment of real estate, including a street number address or the post office address. This should be legibly printed, stamped, or typed on the instrument.
* Provide the name and business address of the person who prepared the instrument.
* A register of deeds will not accept an instrument executed after April 1, 1997 if it evidences more than one recordable event.
* All written instruments conveying or mortgaging real estate or any interest in real estate, should state whether any and all male grantors, mortgagors, or other parties executing the instrument are single or married. The register of deeds of the county in which the instrument is presented for recording can refuse an instrument if it does not comply with this. If an instrument has been recorded without showing the marital status, an affidavit stating the facts can be recorded.
* If a non-complying instrument is presented for recording, it can be accompanied by an affidavit, which should be printed or typewritten and should state the correct name of any person, the name of whom was not printed, stamped, or typewritten on the instrument as required.
* Provide a legal description of the real property being conveyed, as well as a recital of the consideration exchanged for the property. If the actual consideration is not stated on the face of the deed, it can be provided in a Michigan Valuation Affidavit that is submitted along with the document.
* Transfer tax must be paid at the time of recording, unless a proper exemption number is noted on the deed. Transfer tax applies to all instruments that transfer property or an interest in property.
* If "survivor" is stated in the grantor section of a deed of conveyance, a certified copy of a death certificate or other proof of death must be recorded.
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Baraga County Register of Deeds
2 S Main St, L'Anse, Michigan 49946
8:30 to 4:30 M-F
(906) 524-6100 Ext 111, 112, 113
Forms
Quitclaim Deed
Lady Bird Quitclaim Deed
Gift Deed
Warranty Deed
Special Warranty Deed
Grant Deed
Correction Deed
Easement Deed
Termination of Easement
Warranty Deed with Enhanced Life Estate
Mortgage Secured by Promissory Note
Mortgage Subordination
Assignment of Mortgage
Discharge of Mortgage
Partial Discharge of Mortgage
Assignment of Leases and Rents
Discharge of Assignment of Leases and Rents
Land Contract
Memorandum of Land Contract
Full Discharge of Memorandum of Contract
Durable Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney - Seller
Power of Attorney - Borrower/Buyer
Mineral Deed
Mineral Deed with Quitclaim Covenants
Personal Representative Deed
Notice of Commencement
Notice of Furnishing
Sworn Statement of Account
Claim of Lien
Partial Conditional Waiver of Lien
Partial Unconditional Waiver of Lien
Full Conditional Waiver of Lien
Full Unconditional Waiver of Lien
Discharge of Lien
Disclaimer of Interest
Certificate of Trust MCL 700.7913
Lis Pendens
Lis Pendens Release
Supplemental Documents
Property Transfer Affidavit - Form 2766
Michigan Document
Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavit - Form 2705
Michigan Document
Transfer Tax Rates & Table
Michigan Document
County and State Transfer Tax Exemptions
Michigan Document
Certificate of Trust Form
Michigan Document
Guidelines for the Michigan Principle Residence Exemption Program
Michigan Document
Principle Residence Exemption Affidavit (PRE)
Michigan Document
Conditional Recission of Principle Residence Exemption (PRE)
Michigan Document
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit for Similar Exemptions in Other States
Michigan Document
Batch Cover Sheet
Michigan Document
Certificate of Acknowledgment - Individual
Michigan Document
Certificate of Acknowledgment - Representative
Michigan Document
Jurat
Michigan Document
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