Are there additional fees when recording a document?

Warranty deeds, deeds that contain a covenant of warranty, land contracts, assignment of land contracts, master deeds or amendments to a master deed adding property must have a tax certificate (See the Fees page).  Transfer fees shall be collected on the total value of the land being transferred.  Unless exempt from either or both Real Estate Transfer Tax acts, the exemption(s) must be stated on the instrument.  See also exemptions and/or transfer tax info:  MCL 207.505  and MCL 207.526 and Transfer Tax Rate Chart (PDF).

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1. Where is the Register of Deeds Office located?
2. What are the Register of Deeds Office hours?
3. Do you furnish abstracts / titles for property?
4. How can I get a copy of a deed?
5. How do I change a name, remove a name or add a name to my deed?
6. What are the requirements to record a document?
7. Will you record an emailed or faxed copy of my document?
8. Where should I send the document to be recorded?
9. Do you require a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope)?
10. To whom should a check or money order be made payable to for recording fees?
11. Can you send a bill to me for recording fees?
12. What is the cost to record a document?
13. Are there additional fees when recording a document?
14. May I include a payment for taxes or other county department receipts with my payment to the Register of Deeds office?
15. Who can notarize my document?
16. Can I record a copy of a court document?
17. Can I record a copy of a death certificate?
18. How do I search the website for a copy of my deed?
19. Can I get a blank deed form / template from your office?
20. Do you have a survey of my property?
21. Can you tell me when my house was built?
22. Who can get a copy of my deed?
23. I've paid off my mortgage. How do I get a copy of the new deed?
24. My spouse passed away and our property is in both our names. What do I do? Will I receive a new deed with just my name on it?