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Deed of Trust – Transfers a property title to a trustee until a loan used to purchase the property has been repaid.
General Warranty Deed – Conveys property with a full guarantee that the title is clear.
Life Estate Deed – Puts the grantor’s property in an estate, transferring to a grantee when the grantor dies.
Special (Statutory) Warranty Deed – Guarantees that a property’s title is clear of encumbrances from the grantor’s period of ownership but not earlier.
Quit Claim Deed – Transfers real estate ownership with no warranties.
Formatting
No state-wide formatting. Counties may have specific requirements.
Recording
Signing Requirements – Deeds must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged by a notary or one disinterested witness. If the grantor cannot sign, two witnesses must sign the deed.[1]
Where to Record – Alabama deeds must be filed at the Probate Court with jurisdiction over the property.[2]
Cost – Fees are set by the probate judge of each county. [3]
Additional Form
Real Estate Sales Validation (Form RT-1) – Must be attached and filed with all deeds for property tax purposes.[4]