Mich. Comp. Laws § 560.245: Abstract of title or title policy; attorney's opinion in lieu of abstract.

Sec. 245.

The proprietor submitting the plat for approval shall furnish to the governing body an abstract of title certified to date of the proprietor's certificate to establish recorded ownership interests and any other information deemed necessary for the purpose of ascertaining whether the proper parties have signed the plat, or a policy of title insurance currently in force, covering all of the land included within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision. The governing body, in lieu of an abstract of title, may accept on its own responsibility an attorney's opinion based on the abstract of title as to ownership and marketability of title of the land.