By Type (4)
General Warranty Deed – Gives the grantee a full warranty that the property’s title has no liens or mortgages on it.
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Quit Claim Deed – Guarantees the grantor acquired no liens or mortgages during the period of their ownership.
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Release Deed – A deed that does not provide any warranty regarding the quality of the property title.
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Life Estate Deed – An estate planning tool that reserves real estate to be transferred to a named beneficiary.
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Formatting
Paper – White, single-sided, no larger than 8.5″ x 14″
Margins – 3″ x 3″ top right margin on first page
Font – Sufficient size and darkness to be copied legibly on a scanner[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – The document must be signed by the grantor and notarized.[2]
Where to Record – To be valid, deeds must be recorded with the Registry of Deeds Office for the county or district where the property is located.[3]
Cost – $155 (as of this writing)[4]



Life Estate Deed