Portland, MI · Ionia County
Property Transfer Affidavit
New property owners use this affidavit to report a real estate or certain personal property transfer to the assessor where the property is located.
What this form is
The new owner files this form with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located whenever real estate or certain types of personal property are transferred. It requests the property address, transfer date, purchase price, property identification number, buyer and seller details, and transfer information. Optional questions and exemption selections may also help explain the transfer.
Who needs it
A new owner must file this affidavit after a transfer of real estate or certain types of personal property in the city or township where the property is located.
How to submit it
File the completed affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the information is true and complete to the best of their knowledge.
How to submit this form
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Download the Affidavit
Download the Property Transfer Affidavit PDF.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property, transfer, buyer, and seller information. Complete optional items or claim an exemption if applicable.
- 3
Gather Property Details
Provide the property identification number; if you do not have one, attach the legal description.
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Sign and Date
Certify that the information is true and complete, then sign and date the form.
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File with the Assessor
File the affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Property Transfer Affidavit used for?
- New owners use it to notify the assessor of a real estate or certain personal property transfer and provide details such as the transfer date and property identification number.
- When must I file the affidavit?
- The form says the new owner must file it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.
- Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- No. This affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the information is true and complete to the best of their knowledge.
- How do I submit the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- File the completed affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.