An Indiana special warranty deed is a property conveyance document that assures the recipient of the property title that it is free from defects caused by the grantor (seller). This deed differs from the general warranty deed in that the warranties provided don’t extend beyond the grantor’s period of ownership. Any title defects that may have occurred with prior owners would be the grantee’s responsibility to clear.

This type of deed is commonly used in commercial real estate transfers and on foreclosed homes when the bank acts as the grantor.