Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kalamazoo?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Kalamazoo real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.

Question 2

Does Kalamazoo allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Kalamazoo supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Kalamazoo?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($30.00 flat (regardless of page count; includes MI Remonumentation + Automation fees) first / Not page-based; flat $30.00 covers all pages add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; copy fees $1.00/page, certification $1.00/page, tax lien search certificates $3.00 each)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Michigan yet