Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 600. Revised Judicature Act of 1961 § 600.3241

(a) Within 30 days before the commencement of foreclosure proceedings hereunder, the mortgagee mails by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the mortgagor's last known address a notice that the subject mortgage is in default and that the mortgagee intends to foreclose it.

(b) Before commencement of foreclosure proceedings hereunder, the mortgagee executes and causes to be duly recorded in the county where the premises are located an affidavit which states:

(c) The mortgagee mails by certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the affidavit recorded pursuant to subdivision (b) to the mortgagor at his last known address before commencement of foreclosure proceedings.

(d) The mortgagor, his heirs, executor, administrator, or any person lawfully claiming from, or under 1 of them, before expiration of the period of redemption, does not give a written affidavit to the mortgagee and record a duplicate original in the county where the premises are located stating that the mortgagor or person claiming under him is occupying or intends to occupy the premises.