Specific Document Recording Requirements

Document	Requirements
Affidavit	Needs notary and "drafted by" - no witnesses needed
Articles of Incorporation	Record only if certified, otherwise record in Lansing
Bankruptcy	Needs black or raised seal
Certificate of Trust	Needs "drafted by" and notary
Claim of Lien	Needs notary and "drafted by"
Circuit Court	Needs to be certified (seal) only if signed by judge and if it comes from court
Death Certificate	Certified (seal) from County Clerk's office.
Execution	Must be certified (seal)
Easements	Needs notary and "drafted by"
Judgment of Divorce	Certified (seal)
Lis Pendens	Signed only
Notice of Commencement	Needs notary and "drafted by"
Notice of Levy	Signed only
Power of Attorney	Needs notary and "drafted by"
Probate Court	Needs to be certified (seal)
61st District Court	Needs to be certified (seal)