The following are the most common reasons for a document to be returned for corrections:
- The names printed beneath the signatures must match the names printed in the notary acknowledgment exactly. An individual signing for a trust or company must have their name, title, and the company or trust's name at the signature line. MCL 565.201 (1) (b)
- Date missing in Notary Acknowledgement MCL 565.151, 565.154, 565.267
- Document must have 2 1/2 inch top margin on first page and 1/2 inch margins on all remaining pages. MCL 565.201 (f) (i)
- Drafter's name and address must be on the document. MCL 565.201 (1) (i)
- Documents with consideration (price) shall be subject to transfer tax unless appropriate exemptions are stated on the document or a Real Estate Transfer Tax Valuation Affidavit is filed. It cannot state "and other good and valuable consideration". MCL 207.505 Sec.5 & MCL 207.526 Sec.6