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General Warranty Deed – This deed offers the most protection to the grantee; it guarantees that the title is free of any liens or encumbrances and that the grantor is the rightful owner of the property.
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 Quit Claim Deed – Conveys property without assurances regarding encumbrances or the grantor’s ownership rights.
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Special Warranty Deed – This deed guarantees the property’s title and that the property has no liens or encumbrances against it; however, the warranties provided only apply to the current owner.
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Formatting
Formatting requirements depend on the county in which the property is located.
- Page size – 8.5″ x 11″
- Font size – 10 pt
- Margins – 1.5″ to 3″ first page top margin / all other margins 1″
- Page size – max dimensions 8.5″ x 14″
- Font size – 12 pt.
- Margins – 2.5″ first page top left margin and 1″ top right margin / all other margins 3/4″
- Page size – max dimensions 8.5″ x 14″
- Font size – 12 pt.
- Margins – 1″ first page top margin and last page bottom margin / all other margins 1″
Recording
Signing Requirements – The grantor’s signature requires a notary acknowledgment or be proved in superior court before one or more witnesses.[2]
Where to Record – County Recorder’s Office in either Kent County, New Castle County, or Sussex County.[3]
Cost – Recording fees vary by county:
- Kent County – $51
- New Castle County – $51
- Sussex County – $40
Additional Forms
- Realty Transfer Tax Return and Affidavit of Gain and Value (Form 5402): No recorder will accept any conveyance without the submission of this document.
- Kent County New Property Owner Information Form: Kent County Only: Required to be submitted with all property transfers recorded in Kent County.