Louisiana Special Warranty Deed Form

Create Document

A Louisiana special warranty deed is a document used to transfer real estate from one party with a guarantee that the seller has not encumbered the title during their ownership. The seller (vendor) in a special warranty deed does not warrant against defects (liens, mortgages, easements, etc.) from previous owners.

Louisiana Special Warranty Deed Form

A Louisiana special warranty deed is a document used to transfer real estate from one party with a guarantee that the seller has not encumbered the title during their ownership. The seller (vendor) in a special warranty deed does not warrant against defects (liens, mortgages, easements, etc.) from previous owners.

Create Document
PDF
Word (.docx)
OpenDocument
PDF
Word (.docx)
OpenDocument

Last updated April 11th, 2025

Document Preview

A Louisiana special warranty deed is a document used to transfer real estate from one party with a guarantee that the seller has not encumbered the title during their ownership. The seller (vendor) in a special warranty deed does not warrant against defects (liens, mortgages, easements, etc.) from previous owners.

Downloads: 158
  1. Home »
  2. Deeds »
  3. Louisiana »
  4. Special Warranty

Recording Requirements

  1. The vendor, two witnesses, and a notary public must sign the deed.[1]
  2. The document’s font must be at least 8pt.
  3. The deed must be printed on 8.5″ x 11″ or 8.5″ x 14″ paper.
  4. The top of the first page must have a 2″ margin. Every other margin must be 1″.[2]

The deed must be taken to the Clerk of Court’s Office for recording.[3] The filing fee is $100 (for 1-5 pages, as of this writing).[4]

Sources

  1. CC §§ 1839, 2440, 1833(A)
  2. RS § 13:844(B)(2)
  3. CC § 3346
  4. RS § 13:844(A)(1)(a)