e-Recording Vendors:
Simplifile Ph: (800) 460-5657 website: simplifile.com
CSC eRecording Ph: (866) 652-0111 Email: erecording@cscglobal.com
Indecomm Ph: (651) 764-6400 website: indecomm.net
Contact Information
Phone (989) 724-9450
Fax: (989) 724-9459
Location
106 5th Street, P.O. Box 269
Harrisville, MI 48740
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Passport Acceptance Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
By appointment only.
Staff
Melissa A. Cordes -- Register
Nancy Somers -- Deputy Register
The Register of Deeds office is the official recording office for all legal documents affecting real property. The duties of the Register of Deeds are prescribed by state law. Documents are recorded by a uniform system and statutory fees set by the state legislature.
The Register of Deeds office does not prepare documents or answer legal questions. Please see an attorney for document preparation and legal advice.
SERVICES:
Recording of legal documents which include but are not limited to: warranty deeds, quit claim deeds, mortgages, mortgage assignments, mortgage discharges, land contracts, liens, lien releases, easements, right of ways, oil and gas leases, subdivision plats, surveys, land corners, and court orders that affect real property.
U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility.
FEES:
Recording fee is $30.00 per document. For documents assigning or discharging more than 1 instrument an additional $3.00 is required for each document assigned or discharged.
Copies of real estate records are $1.00 per page. Certified documents are $5.00 in addition to the copy fee.
Warranty Deeds, land contracts, assignment of land contracts, any deed that conveys and warrants, master deed for condominium, and subdivision plats require a tax certificate from the treasurer’s office.
Tax certificate - $5.00 per document (up to 5 descriptions)
Each additional description 20 cents
ONLINE SEARCH:
Laredo online – This is a subscription-based search. For more information please contact Missy or Nancy at the register of deeds office.
Tapestry – online records search that is fee based.
POLICIES:
Documents mailed for recording require a self-addressed stamped envelope for their return.
The receipt of an over payment in the amount of $10.00 or less received for recording by mail will be forfeited to the county.
Related Links
Real Estate Tax Exemptions – County
Real Estate Tax Exemptions - State