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Recording a Deed or Document in Macomb, MI

Macomb (population 881,217) records real-property documents through the Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.

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Macomb recording — the essentials

Recording office
Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds
Recording fee
$30.00 flat fee per document regardless of page count (effective Oct 1, 2016) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first add'l (+Search fee $5.00 minimum, copy fee $1.00/page; UCC search $12.00/debtor)
Mailing address
Macomb County Register of Deeds, 120 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone
(586) 469-7953
Checks payable to
Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile, CSC

Formatting note: Cover page required only if first-line 'single statement identifying the recordable event' requirement is not otherwise met on page 1

Can you e-record in Macomb?

Yes. Macomb accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

How to record a document in Macomb, Michigan

  1. Prepare the document so it meets Macomb formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds at Macomb County Register of Deeds, 120 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043.
  4. Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee per document regardless of page count (effective Oct 1, 2016) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first add'l (+Search fee $5.00 minimum, copy fee $1.00/page; UCC search $12.00/debtor)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Macomb

Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Macomb property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.

Macomb recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in Macomb?

The Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee per document regardless of page count (effective Oct 1, 2016) first / No per-page fee; $3.00 for each additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond the first add'l (+Search fee $5.00 minimum, copy fee $1.00/page; UCC search $12.00/debtor), with checks payable to Macomb County Clerk / Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in Macomb?

Yes. Macomb accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.

Where do I send documents for recording in Macomb?

Mail recordings to Macomb County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Macomb County Register of Deeds, 120 N. Main St., Mount Clemens, MI 48043 ((586) 469-7953).

How can Jurably help with recording in Macomb?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Macomb to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Macomb recorder in person.

Under contract in Macomb? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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