Zeeland, MI · Ottawa County
Property Transfer Affidavit
New property owners file this affidavit with the assessor to report a real estate or certain personal property transfer.
What this form is
The new owner must file 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 asks for the property address and identification number, transfer date, purchase price, buyer and seller details, and a certification; optional questions and exemption claims are also included.
Who needs it
A new owner who receives real estate or a type of personal property covered by the form must file it with the local assessor.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says to file 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 and dated without a notary; the form asks the signer to certify that the information is true and complete.
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 details, then complete and sign the certification.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach the property's legal description if you do not have its property identification number.
- 4
Submit To The Assessor
File with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- No. The form has a certification signature and date but no notary block; the signer certifies that the information is true and complete.
- Who files the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- The new owner files it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located after a covered transfer.
- How do I submit the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- File it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer. Check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the affidavit request?
- It requests property and transfer details, buyer and seller information, and a signed certification. If you do not have the property identification number, attach the legal description.