Bay County Disclaimer of Interest Form (Michigan)

All Bay County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Disclaimer of Interest Form

Bay County Disclaimer of Interest Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Bay County compliant document last validated/updated 11/7/2024

Disclaimer of Interest Guide

Bay County Disclaimer of Interest Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Bay County compliant document last validated/updated 9/23/2024

Completed Example of the Disclaimer of Interest Document

Bay County Completed Example of the Disclaimer of Interest Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Bay County compliant document last validated/updated 10/3/2024

When using these Disclaimer of Interest forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Bay County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Bay County Register of Deeds

515 Center Ave, Suite 102, Bay City, Michigan 48708-5122

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (989) 895-4228

Local jurisdictions located in Bay County include:

  • Auburn
  • Bay City
  • Bentley
  • Essexville
  • Kawkawlin
  • Linwood
  • Munger
  • Pinconning
  • University Center

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Bay County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Bay County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Bay County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Bay County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Disclaimer of Interest forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Bay County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Bay County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Michigan or Bay County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Bay County Disclaimer of Interest forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Michigan Disclaimer/Renunciation of Property - Description

A beneficiary of an interest in property in Michigan can disclaim and renounce all or part of a bequeathed interest in, or power over, that property under MCL 700.2902, as long as it has not been accepted through actions that indicate ownership or through a written waiver of the right to disclaim (MCL 700.2910).

The written disclaimer must identify the creator of the interest, provide a description of the disclaimed interest, a declaration of the disclaimer and its extent, and it must be signed by the disclaiming party (MCL 700.2903).

A disclaimer must be delivered in order to be valid, which can be done by mail or in person (MCL700.2906(1)). There is no time limit on this delivery in Michigan statutes, but federal guidelines require that it be received by the transferor, the legal representative, the trustee(s), or the current holder of title within nine months of the transfer (usually the death of the creator). The disclaimer may also be filed with the probate court that would or is going to handle the estate. In the case of real property, it can be recorded with the register of deeds in the county where the property is located (MCL 700.2906(3)).

A disclaimer functions as a non-acceptance rather than as transfer of the interest; it is irrevocable and binding for the disclaimant and those claiming under him or her (MCL 700.2909), so be sure to consult an attorney when in doubt about the drawbacks and benefits of disclaiming inherited property.

(Michigan DOI includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Bay County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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