Iowa Special Warranty Deed Form

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An Iowa special warranty deed transfers a property title from one party to another with a limited guarantee of a clean title. The transferor (grantor) warrants that they have the right to sell the property, that they have not encumbered the title, and that they will defend the grantee if claims arise from their ownership period.

Iowa Special Warranty Deed Form

An Iowa special warranty deed transfers a property title from one party to another with a limited guarantee of a clean title. The transferor (grantor) warrants that they have the right to sell the property, that they have not encumbered the title, and that they will defend the grantee if claims arise from their ownership period.

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An Iowa special warranty deed transfers a property title from one party to another with a limited guarantee of a clean title. The transferor (grantor) warrants that they have the right to sell the property, that they have not encumbered the title, and that they will defend the grantee if claims arise from their ownership period.

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Recording Requirements

  1. The deed must be notarized.[1]
  2. The top of the first page must have a 3-inch margin, and all other margins must be at least .75″.[2]
  3. The deed must be printed on white paper and have no watermarks.
  4. Signatures must be in black or blue ink.
  5. The pre-printed text must be a minimum of 8pt, and all other text at least 10pt.

The deed must be recorded at the County Recording Office. As of this writing, the cost is $7 for the first page and $5 for every additional page.[3]

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Sources

  1. § 558.20
  2. § 331.606B
  3. § 331.604
  4. § 428A.2, IA DOR – Declaration of Value Instructions