Who can request a County Real Estate Transfer Tax refund?

The seller, or a buyer who paid the County Transfer Tax on the seller’s behalf, may request a refund if they believe the payment resulted from a duplicate recording or otherwise qualifies.

What documents must accompany the refund application?

Claimants must include proof of County Transfer Tax paid, such as a copy of the recorded deed with tax stamp or Form 2705 with receipt, and a written explanation for the request.

Do I need a notary for the County Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund Application?

No. Each claimant signs and dates the application; a typed name in the signature field is accepted. No notary is required for this document.

Kalamazoo County, MI · Kalamazoo County

No notary required

County Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund Application

Sellers or buyers who paid County Real Estate Transfer Tax use this application to request a refund from Kalamazoo County.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Kalamazoo County · Kalamazoo County, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: kalcounty.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application lets a seller, or a buyer who paid the County Real Estate Transfer Tax for the seller, request a refund for a duplicate recording or another qualifying reason. Claimants provide identification, refund details, recorded deed information, proof of tax paid, and a written explanation. All claimants must complete and sign the form and include copies of the required supporting documents.

Who needs it

A seller or buyer who paid the County Real Estate Transfer Tax may file this application if they believe a refund is due.

How to submit it

Mail or email the completed application and copies of supporting documents to the Kalamazoo County Register of Deeds, 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007, or [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; each claimant signs and dates the form, and a typed name in the signature field is accepted.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the County Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund Application.
2
Complete the Form
Enter claimant, refund, and recorded deed information; all claimants must complete and sign the application.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include proof of County Transfer Tax paid and a written explanation for the refund request. Send copies, as originals will not be returned.
4
Submit to the County
Mail or email the application and supporting document copies to the Kalamazoo County Register of Deeds using the contact information on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request a County Real Estate Transfer Tax refund?: The seller, or a buyer who paid the County Transfer Tax on the seller’s behalf, may request a refund if they believe the payment resulted from a duplicate recording or otherwise qualifies.
What documents must accompany the refund application?: Claimants must include proof of County Transfer Tax paid, such as a copy of the recorded deed with tax stamp or Form 2705 with receipt, and a written explanation for the request.
Do I need a notary for the County Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund Application?: No. Each claimant signs and dates the application; a typed name in the signature field is accepted. No notary is required for this document.
How do I submit the refund application?: Mail or email the completed application and copies of supporting documents to the Kalamazoo County Register of Deeds. The form lists its mailing address and email.

Need something notarized?

This County Real Estate Transfer Tax Refund Application doesn’t need a notary, but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.