When must I file the affidavit?

The form says the completed affidavit must be filed within 45 days of the transfer, even if a deed is not recorded.

No notary required

Property Transfer Affidavit

New property owners file this affidavit with the assessor to report a transfer of real estate or certain types of personal property.

What this form is

The new owner uses this form to notify the local assessor when real estate or certain types of personal property are transferred, even if no deed is recorded. It asks for the property location, transfer date, purchase price, buyer and seller details, and property identification number or legal description. Optional questions and exemption selections provide additional information about the transfer.

Who needs it

The new owner of transferred real estate or certain types of personal property files this 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 and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the information is true and complete to the best of their knowledge.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Property Transfer Affidavit.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, transfer, buyer, and seller information. Optional questions may help avoid further correspondence.
3
Gather Supporting Information
If you do not have the property identification number, attach the legal description. The assessor may request more information for an exemption claim.
4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then file the affidavit with the local assessor 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 completed affidavit must be filed within 45 days of the transfer, even if a deed is not recorded.
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.
Do I need a notary for the Property Transfer Affidavit?: No. The form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies that the information is true and complete to the best of their knowledge.

Need something notarized?

This Property Transfer Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.