Document Requirements (page attributes)
Livingston County, MichiganRegister of DeedsDocument Requirements (page attributes)
Register of Deeds
Court House
200 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
Monday – Friday
8am – 5pm
Ph: 517.546.0270
Tract Ph: 517.546.2530
Fax: 517.546.5966

Document Requirements (page attributes)

  • Minimum size of page to be recorded:  8.5 x 11 inches
  • Maximum size of page to be recorded:  8.5 x 14 inches
  • Top margin, first page:  Minimum size 2.5 inches blank across full width of top of page
  • Subsequent pages:  Minimum top margin is .5 inch
  • Remaining margins size:  .5 inch
  • Document Type:  Identified on the first line of print (at 2.5 inches down or farther)
  • Minimum Font Size:  10 pt. type
  • Paper color:  White
  • Color of ink:  Black
  • Paper weight:  20 pounds (standard copy paper weight)
    Ample style sheets

See also:  Recording Requirements