How to Format
Layout
- All margins must be at least 3/4″, except the top margin on the first page, which must be 3″.
- The font must be at least 10 point size, in black or blue ink.
- The paper must be white, at least 20-pound weight, single-sided without being bound, or have any stapled attachments.[1]
Signatures
A notary public must certify the signature of the grantor.[2]
Recording
The deed must be recorded at the Chancery Clerk’s Office situated in the county where the property is situated to be recorded.[3] The filing fee for the first five pages is $25; every subsequent page costs $1 (as of this writing).[4]