Iron River, MI · Iron County
Property Transfer Affidavit
New property owners file this affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where transferred real estate or certain personal property is located.
What this form is
The new owner uses this form to report a transfer of real estate or certain types of personal property, including buildings on leased land and some leasehold interests. The form says filing is mandatory within 45 days of the transfer, even if a deed is not recorded. It requests property and transfer details, buyer and seller information, and any claimed exemption; the buyer certifies the information.
Who needs it
The new owner of transferred real estate or certain types of personal property files this affidavit with the assessor 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 the information is true and complete, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
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 and transfer details, buyer and seller information, and any exemption claimed.
- 3
Gather Attachments
If you do not have a property identification number, attach the legal description. Attach an additional page if needed for exemption details.
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Submit to the Assessor
File the completed affidavit with the assessor where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
- Who files the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- The new owner files it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
- When must I file the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- The form says the completed affidavit must be filed within 45 days of the transfer, even if a deed is not recorded.
- Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and complete, and no notarized attachment or related step is specified.
- 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.
Need something notarized?
This Property Transfer Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.