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 Beneficiary Deed – Transfers an interest in property to a beneficiary designated by the grantor, taking effect upon the grantor’s death.
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 Deed of Trust – Transfers the property’s title to a neutral party who will hold onto the title rights until a loan is repaid.
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 General Warranty Deed – Gives the grantee a warranty covering title defects and any ownership disputes brought by third parties.
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 Quit Claim Deed – Releases the grantor’s ownership rights without providing any guarantees or promises to the grantee.
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 Special Warranty Deed – Guarantees that no title defects exist from the time the grantor owned the property.
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Formatting
Paper – White, 20lb weight minimum
Margins – 3″ top margin on first page, all other margins at least 3/4″
Font – Dark ink, 8 pt minimum[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – Deeds must be signed by the grantor and a notary public.[2]
Where to Record – Once completed and signed, deeds must be filed with the local Recorder of Deeds.[3]
Cost – $24 for the first page, $3 for each additional page in most counties (as of this writing) – fees vary[4]