The Register of Deeds is the
official recording officer and keeper of the records for all legal
papers and instruments pertaining to the transfer and incumbrances
of all lands and properties within Isabella County.
The Register of Deeds must
maintain reception books and indexes for all the recorded papers.
The indexing is done alphabetically and must appear under each name
that appears on the papers, as either the first or second parties.
The reception books give notice that the papers have been placed on
record and is also part of the bookkeeping record that must be kept
for the office. We also maintain a tract index which permits
locating recorded information by way of the legal description.
All papers must have the exact
time they are received for recording and must be placed in the entry
book in this order. They are given a liber and page and the exact
amount received for the recording or filing must appear in the entry
book immediately after the names. All papers are handled many times
before the recording is complete and the instruments are ready to be
returned. Every paper must be checked to determine if they are
eligible to record in accordance with the Compiled Laws of Michigan.
All recorded papers are copied
exactly and in full, this is done by scanning them into a computer.
The Register of Deeds serves the
public with research and is also chairperson of the County Plat
Board. All plats are recorded in the Register of Deeds office.
The office is used by
Abstractors, Surveyors, Attorneys, and individuals who check on the
recording and filing of many papers pertaining to their business.
Have a question for the Register
of Deeds Office? Email them
here or you may call them directly at
(989) 772-0911 ext. 253.
