St. Joseph County, MI · St. Joseph 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.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of St. Joseph County · St. Joseph County, St. Joseph County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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What this form is
The Property Transfer Affidavit reports a transfer of real estate or certain personal property, even when no deed is recorded. The new owner must file it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days of the transfer. It asks for property, transfer, buyer, seller, and purchase details; optional questions and exemption claims are also included.
Who needs it
A new owner of transferred real estate or covered personal property must file the affidavit with the assessor for the city or township 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 document is signed and dated without a notary; the certification asks the signer to confirm the information is true and complete.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Property Transfer Affidavit to report the transfer.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property, transfer, buyer, seller, and purchase information; answer optional questions or indicate an exemption claim if applicable.
- 3
Gather Any Attachments
If you do not have a property identification number, attach the legal description. Attach an additional page if needed to describe qualifying family relationships.
- 4
File with the Assessor
The new owner files the completed affidavit with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located within 45 days.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- No. The document has a certification for the signer to print their name, sign, and date; it does not require notarization.
- Who files the Property Transfer Affidavit?
- The new owner files it with the assessor for the city or township where the property is located.
- 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.
- What information does the affidavit request?
- It requests the property address and identification number, transfer date, buyer and seller details, and purchase price. Optional questions and exemption claims are also provided.