Kentucky Deed Forms (3)

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Kentucky Deed Forms (3)

A Kentucky deed is a document that records the ownership and transfer of ownership of real estate. It is filed at the county clerk’s office and provides a public record of the property’s title and any financial claims against it. When used for real estate purchases, a deed will include the names and addresses of the seller and buyer, the purchase price, and a legal description of the property.

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A Kentucky deed is a document that records the ownership and transfer of ownership of real estate. It is filed at the county clerk’s office and provides a public record of the property’s title and any financial claims against it. When used for real estate purchases, a deed will include the names and addresses of the seller and buyer, the purchase price, and a legal description of the property.

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General Warranty Deed – Guarantees that the transferred property has no lien or encumbrance against it.

 

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Quit Claim Deed – Records the transfer of a property’s ownership without any guarantee for the quality of its title.

 

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Special Warranty Deed – Only provides the grantee with a guarantee of the property title’s quality with regard to the grantor’s ownership.

 

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Formatting

Paper – White, 20-pound paper, no larger than 8.5″ x 14″

Margins – 3” margin in top right corner of first page, all other margins 1”

Font – Black ink, 10pt or larger, Times New Roman or equivalent[1]

Recording

Signing Requirements – The grantor’s signature requires the acknowledgment of either two witnesses or a notary public or county clerk.[2]

Where to Record – Once properly signed and acknowledged, a deed must be filed at the County Clerk’s Office.[3]

Cost – $46/$50 for first 5 pages, $3 for each additional page[4]

Sources

    1. Real Estate Document Formatting
    2. § 382.130
    3. § 382.110
    4. Kentucky County Clerks, see: Henderson, Jefferson, Trigg, and Warren County Clerks,  § 64.012(1)(a)