Delaware Deed Forms (3)

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Delaware Deed Forms (3)

A Delaware deed records the conveyance of real estate from one owner to another. The person transferring ownership often provides covenants that protect the receiving party. For example, a general warranty deed guarantees that the property has no title issues, liens, or encumbrances.

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A Delaware deed records the conveyance of real estate from one owner to another. The person transferring ownership often provides covenants that protect the receiving party. For example, a general warranty deed guarantees that the property has no title issues, liens, or encumbrances.

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General Warranty Deed – Guarantees that the title is free of any liens or encumbrances and that the grantor is the rightful owner.

 

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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 – Offers title protection that covers the duration of the grantor’s ownership.

 

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Formatting

Kent County

  • Paper – 8.5″ x 11″
  • Margins – 1.5″ to 3″ first page top margin, all other margins 1″
  • Font – 10pt Times New Roman (or equivalent)

New Castle County

  • Paper – 8.5″ x 14″ max
  • Margins – 2.5″ first page top left margin, 1″ top right margin, all other margins 0.75″
  • Font – At least 12pt

Sussex County

  • Paper – 8.5″ x 14″ max dimensions
  • Margins – 2” top of first page and bottom of last page, all other margins 1″
  • Font – At least 12pt

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:

Additional Forms

County Forms

Kent County New Property Owner Information Form – Required in Kent County to record the new owner’s details.

Kent County First Time Homebuyer Certification Form – For first-time homebuyers to claim realty transfer tax exemption in Kent County.

Sussex County Transfer Tax Affidavit – Required in Sussex County to calculate the transfer tax.

Sussex County FHB Affidavit – For first-time homebuyers in Sussex County.

General Information Sheet – Sussex County requires that this property information form be completed and recorded.

Sources

  1. § 122
  2. § 154
  3. § 9605(d)