Once the deed has been recorded, it becomes public record, and the grantee will become the legal owner of the conveyed property.
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Types (4)
General Warranty Deed – Provides the grantee with a warranty that there are no claims on the conveyed property.
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Quit Claim Deed – Does not offer any assurance to the grantee that the transferred real estate is without encumbrances.
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Special Warranty Deed – A deed in which the grantor assures the grantee that there are no liens or encumbrances on the property on their account. However, it offers no assurances regarding previous owners.
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Transfer on Death Deed – An estate planning deed where property owners designate a beneficiary to receive their property in the event of their death.
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Laws & Requirements
- Statutes: Article 21 – Conveyance Procedures for Real Property
- Formatting: §§ 36-2-11-16.5(b)(1), 32-21-2-3, 36-2-11-15, 36-2-11-16
- Signing Requirements (§ 32-21-2-3(a)(2)): It must be acknowledged by one (1) of the officers listed in § 32-21-2-3(a)(2).
- Where to Record: County Recorder’s Office
- Recording Fees (§ 36-2-7-10(c)(1)): $25
- Residential Property Disclosure Statement (§§ 32-21-5-7 & 32-21-5-10): The seller must complete and provide this document to prospective buyers before an offer may be accepted on a residential real estate transaction.