Bloomfield Hills, MI · Oakland County
Property Transfer Affidavit
New owners file this affidavit with the assessor to report a transfer of real estate or certain types of personal property in Bloomfield Hills.
What this form is
The new owner uses this form to report a transfer of real estate or certain types of personal property, even when no deed is recorded. The form asks for the property address, transfer date, purchase price, seller and buyer details, and property identification number; exemption claims may require additional information. File the completed form with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.
Who needs it
A new owner of transferred real estate or specified personal property must file this affidavit with the assessor where the property is located.
How to submit it
The new owner must 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 by the owner or other signer without a notary; the form does not require notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Download the Property Transfer Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, transfer, buyer, and seller details, and complete any applicable transfer or exemption sections.
- 3
Gather Supporting Information
If you do not have a property identification number, attach the legal description. Add a page if needed to describe a claimed family relationship.
- 4
Sign And Date
Certify that the information is true and complete, then provide the requested signature and date.
- 5
File With The Assessor
The new owner must file the completed affidavit with the assessor where the property is located within 45 days of transfer.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- No. The form provides a certification and signature line but does not require notarization; the signer signs and dates it.
- Who files the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- The new owner files the affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the transferred property is located.
- How do I submit the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- File the completed form with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the property address, county, transfer date, purchase price, seller and buyer details, and property identification number. Some transfer and exemption details are also included.