Alabama Special (Statutory) Warranty Deed Form

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An Alabama special warranty deed is a legal document that transfers property with a limited warranty of title. Otherwise known as a “statutory warranty deed,” the deed warranties that no third-party claims to the title were made while the seller (grantor) owned the property. The grantor is not responsible for any title issues that may have occurred before their ownership.

Alabama Special (Statutory) Warranty Deed Form

An Alabama special warranty deed is a legal document that transfers property with a limited warranty of title. Otherwise known as a “statutory warranty deed,” the deed warranties that no third-party claims to the title were made while the seller (grantor) owned the property. The grantor is not responsible for any title issues that may have occurred before their ownership.

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An Alabama special warranty deed is a legal document that transfers property with a limited warranty of title. Otherwise known as a “statutory warranty deed,” the deed warranties that no third-party claims to the title were made while the seller (grantor) owned the property. The grantor is not responsible for any title issues that may have occurred before their ownership.

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Recording Requirements

  1. The grantor must have their signature notarized or attested by a witness.[1]
  2. Deeds should be printed on paper between 8.5″ x 11″ or 8.5″ x 14″.
  3. There should be a 3″ x 3″ blank space in the top right corner of the first page,
  4. The font should be at least 10pt.

*Alabama has no statewide recording standards, but most counties adhere to the abovementioned standards.[2]

The local Probate Court handles the recording of deeds in Alabama.[3] The state imposes a $3 fee, and each county imposes additional fees.[4]

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Sources

  1. § 35-4-20, § 35-4-23
  2. Houston County – Recording Requirements
  3. § 35-4-50
  4. § 12-19-90(b)(22)
  5. § 40-22-1(c)