Minnesota Deed Forms (5)

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Minnesota Deed Forms (5)

A Minnesota deed is a legal form by which one party transfers ownership of real property to another party. Deeds commonly include warranties that protect the grantee against potential title defects, such as unpaid property taxes or unresolved liens. To be valid, a deed must be signed by the person conveying property, notarized, and filed with the County Recorder.

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A Minnesota deed is a legal form by which one party transfers ownership of real property to another party. Deeds commonly include warranties that protect the grantee against potential title defects, such as unpaid property taxes or unresolved liens. To be valid, a deed must be signed by the person conveying property, notarized, and filed with the County Recorder.

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Deed of Trust – Used when a buyer takes out a loan to purchase property. The deed transfers ownership to a trustee until the debt is paid.

 

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General Warranty Deed – Fully protects the buyer against any title defects discovered after purchasing property.

 

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Limited Warranty Deed – Protects the buyer against title defects from the seller’s period of ownership.

 

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Quit Claim Deed – Provides no warranties or title assurances to the grantee.

 

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Transfer on Death Deed – Allows the grantor to name a beneficiary to receive property upon the grantor’s death.

 

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Formatting

Paper – White, 20lb weight minimum, no larger than 8.5″ x 14″

Margins – 3″ top margin on first page, 0.5″ minimum for all other margins

Font – Black ink, 8pt minimum font size[1]

Recording

Signing Requirements – Deeds must include the grantor’s notarized signature.[2]

Where to Record – Deeds are recorded with the County Recorder for the county where the property is located.[3]

Cost – $46 (as of this writing)[4]

Additional Forms

Electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value – Required for properties sold for more than $3,000.[5]

Well Disclosure Certificate (Online)– Required if there are one or more wells on the property that were not previously recorded.[6]

Sources

  1. § 507.093
  2. § 507.24(Subd. 2)(a)
  3. § 507.093
  4. § 357.18(Subd. 1)(1)
  5. MN Dept. of Revenue – eCRV Guidelines
  6. § 103I.235(a)