Louisiana Special Warranty Deed Form

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A Louisiana special warranty deed is a document used to transfer real estate from one party to another with a partial guarantee that the property title is clear. The seller (vendor) swears that there are no encumbrances (liens, mortgages, leases, easements, etc.) left over from their time as the title holder. This promise does not cover the actions of prior owners.

Louisiana Special Warranty Deed Form

A Louisiana special warranty deed is a document used to transfer real estate from one party to another with a partial guarantee that the property title is clear. The seller (vendor) swears that there are no encumbrances (liens, mortgages, leases, easements, etc.) left over from their time as the title holder. This promise does not cover the actions of prior owners.

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A Louisiana special warranty deed is a document used to transfer real estate from one party to another with a partial guarantee that the property title is clear. The seller (vendor) swears that there are no encumbrances (liens, mortgages, leases, easements, etc.) left over from their time as the title holder. This promise does not cover the actions of prior owners.

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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.[2]
  3. The deed must be printed on 8.5″ x 11″ or 8.5″ x 14″ paper. [3]
  4. The top of the first page must have a 2″ margin. Every other margin must be 1″.[4]

The deed must be taken to the Clerk of Court’s Office for recording.[5] The filing fee is $100 (for 1-5 pages, as of this writing).[6]

Sources

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