An Arizona special warranty deed transfers property from a grantor to a grantee, promising that the grantor has not damaged the property’s title. This does not protect the grantee from any title issues that may have been caused by prior owners. Title issues such as unknown liens, encumbrances, or public records problems could show up in the future, especially on older properties. Property buyers are often encouraged to purchase title insurance in order to fully protect themselves from any of these potential issues.
- Statute: § 33-402(2)
- Formatting: § 11-480
- Affidavit of Property Value: This must be filed with all deeds unless it meets an exemption listed in § 11-1134
- Signing (§ 33-401): Notary Public
- Where to record (§ 11-468): County Recorder’s Office
- Recording fees (§ 11-475(A)(1)): $30