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 Covenant Deed – Guarantees that there are no outside claims to the property that occurred during the grantor’s period of ownership.
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 Deed of Trust – An agreement between a borrower, lender, and trustee whereby the trustee holds title until the loan is repaid.
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 General Warranty Deed – Transfers real estate ownership with the full guarantee that the property is free of all encumbrances.
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 Lady Bird Deed – A type of quit claim deed that transfers the grantor’s property to an heir upon their death.
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 Quit Claim Deed – A legal instrument for the conveyance of property without any warranty provided by the grantor.
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Formatting
Paper – White, at least 20 lbs, no smaller than 8.5″ x 11″ and no bigger than 8.5” x 14”
Margins – 2.5″ top margin of first page, 0.5″ every other margin
Font – Black, at least 10pts[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – Every deed must be signed by the grantor and notarized.[2]
Where to Record – Once signed, all deeds should be recorded with the Register of Deeds in the property’s county.[3]
Cost – $30 (as of this writing) [4]
Additional Forms
Addendum to Deed for Unplatted Land – This form can be attached to the deed to include the language needed in the transfer of unplatted land .[5]