By Type (5)
Deed of Trust – Transfers legal title to a trustee as loan security to be held until fulfillment.
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General Warranty Deed – Holds the grantor liable for title issues arising before and during their ownership.
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Quit Claim Deed – A deed that transfers ownership without title warranties.
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Special Warranty Deed – Protects the grantee against title issues from the grantor’s ownership period only.
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Transfer on Death Deed – Allows a beneficiary to inherit property when the grantor dies.
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Formatting
Paper – White 20lb paper, no smaller than 8.5″ x 11″ and no larger than 8.5″ x 14″
Margins – 3″ margin on top of the first page, 1″ margin everywhere else
Font – 8pt font, black ink[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – Deeds require the grantor’s signature and notarization.[2]
Where to Record – Once signed and notarized, the deed must be recorded with the Register of Deeds.[3]
Cost – $10 for the first page and $6 for each additional page (as of this writing)[4]
Additional Forms
Real Estate Transfer Statement (Form 521) – Must be filed by the grantee when recording a property deed to disclose the purchase price and other transaction details.
Certificate of Exemption – Used by the grantor to request an exemption from the documentary stamp tax.[5]




