Otsego County, MI · Otsego County
Property Transfer Affidavit
New owners file this affidavit with the assessor when real estate or certain types of personal property are transferred.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Otsego County · Otsego County, Otsego County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- otsegocountymi.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The Property Transfer Affidavit notifies the local assessor of a property transfer, including the transfer date, purchase price, parties, and parcel identification number or legal description. The new owner must file it within 45 days of the transfer, even if a deed is not recorded. The form also lets the owner identify a claimed exemption and provide optional transfer details.
Who needs it
The new owner of transferred real estate or certain types of personal property must file the 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 document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and complete, then signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Property Transfer Affidavit.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, transfer, buyer, and seller information. Optional items may help avoid further correspondence.
- 3
Gather Property Information
Provide the property identification number; if you do not have one, attach the legal description.
- 4
Submit to the Assessor
File the completed affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
- Who files the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- The new owner files the affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
- When must I file the affidavit?
- The form says the new owner must file it within 45 days of the transfer, even if a deed is not recorded.
- Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- No. This form is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information is true and complete, then signs and dates it.
- 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.