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 Deed of Trust – Transfers a borrower’s title rights to a trustee until a home loan is repaid to a lender.
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 General Warranty Deed – Guarantees that the title is unencumbered and that the grantor will be liable for any title defects past and current.
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 Special Warranty Deed – Guarantees the title is clear from the grantor’s time as owner, with no guarantees regarding former owners.
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 Quit Claim Deed – Conveys a property title to the grantee without guarantee of the grantor’s ownership or a clean title.
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 Life Estate Deed – Retains the grantor’s interest in their lifetime, transferring to the grantee after death. Cannot be revoked by the grantor.
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 Transfer on Death Deed – Grants property to one or more beneficiaries following the grantor’s death. Can be revoked by the grantor.
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Formatting
Paper – White, 20lb weight minimum, single-sided, unbound, no stapled attachments
Margins – 3″ top margin on first page, 0.75″ minimum for all other margins
Font – At least 10pt size, signatures in blue or black ink[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – The grantor’s signature requires notary acknowledgment to be recorded.[2]
Where to Record – Deeds are filed with the local Chancery Clerk’s Office.[3]
Cost – $25 for the first 5 pages, $1 for each additional page (as of this writing)[4]