Michigan § 53.111 - Register of deeds; seal of office required.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 53.111 — Register of deeds; seal of office required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53.111. Register of deeds; seal of office required.
The registers of deeds in the several counties of this state are hereby required and directed to procure at the expense of the county an official seal and that a legible impression of the same shall be placed upon the face of the certificate of record of every instrument after the same has been spread upon the records.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 53.111
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 53.111 cover?
Section 53.111 ("Register of deeds; seal of office required.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Michigan law?
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