SB0839

Property: recording; recording requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1 of 1937 PA 103 (MCL 565.201).

Chamber Passed·6/3/26

Michigan SB0839 modifies property recording requirements for instruments executed after October 29, 1937.

Michigan SB0839 amends the property recording requirements for instruments executed after October 29, 1937. It specifies that a register of deeds shall not accept an instrument for recording unless it meets certain criteria, including legible printing or stamping of names and addresses, and adherence to size and type requirements. The bill also addresses the recording of mortgages and other instruments, including the need for an affidavit and the conditions under which an instrument may be rejected. The amendments apply retroactively to all copies of mortgages verified by affidavit.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 36–0 · Jun 3
Current
Government Operations Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 12

1:30 PM

Senate Local Government

Mar 25

1:00 PM

Senate Local Government

History

Jun 3

Senate

Passed Roll Call # 109 Yeas 36 Nays 0 Excused 2 Not Voting 0

Jun 3

House

Received On 06/03/2026

Jun 3

House

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