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 Beneficiary Deed – Names a beneficiary who will receive a home in the event of the owner’s death.
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 Deed of Trust – Transfers a property title to a third party until a debt is repaid.
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 General Warranty Deed – Gives full warranties that the property title is clear.
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 Quit Claim Deed – Offers no guarantees that the property being conveyed has a clear title.
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 Special Warranty Deed – Guarantees that the conveyed real estate is free of liens and encumbrances from the grantor’s time of ownership only.
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Formatting
Deeds in Arizona must meet the following criteria before being recorded[1]:
- Be printed on paper with maximum dimensions of 8.5″ x 14″
- Have a font size of at least 11
- Have a 2″ top margin of at least 2″ on the first page, and all other margins at least 0.5″
Recording
Signing Requirements – Deeds must be signed by the grantor and notarized.[2]
Where to Record – Once a deed has been properly signed and notarized, it must be filed at the County Recorder’s Office.[3]
Cost – The recording fee for deeds is $30.[4]
Additional Form
Affidavit of Property Value – This affidavit declaring the property’s value must be attached to all deeds at the time of recording unless otherwise exempt.[5]