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Register of Deeds reports plat‑preservation progress and fee increases
Summary
The Register of Deeds reported progress preserving historical plat books and increases in transfer, recording, and copy fees; she said books 1–6 are preserved, books 7–13 are in process, and the overall project budget approved last June was about $450,000 for 24 books.
The Register of Deeds presented a semiannual report highlighting a plat‑preservation effort that has completed plat books 1–6, with books 7–13 currently in preservation. She encouraged commissioners to review the preserved books on the register’s floor and described uncovering historical dedication pages from the 1800s during the work.
The register reported revenue increases year‑to‑date: transfer tax was up about $52,000, recording fees rose about $35,000, and copies increased roughly $20,722 compared with the previous year. She also noted the office began collecting a $5 search fee in October 2024 (citing MCL 600.25671) and reported $4,430 collected in 2025. Commissioners voted to receive the report unanimously.
