Fee Schedule

Recording Requirements

Documents submitted to the Genesee County Clerk for recording must meet the following requirements:

• Return envelope: Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if documents need to be returned to you. Make sure the envelope and postage are sufficient for the size and weight of the documents.
• Document quality: Scanned documents must be clear, legible and reproducible, including all signatures and notary seals.
• Font size: Text must be at least 8-point font.
• Paper size: Documents must be submitted on letter-size or legal-size paper. Ledger-size paper is not accepted.

Accepted Forms of Payment

The Genesee County Clerk accepts:

• Cash
• Personal checks made payable to Genesee County Clerk
• Money orders made payable to Genesee County Clerk
• Credit and debit cards for in-person payments only

Credit and debit card convenience fee: A fee of 3% of the total payment, or a minimum of $3, whichever is greater, applies to card payments.