Nebraska Deed Forms

Nebraska Deed Forms

Nebraska deed is a legal tool that conveys (transfers) property ownership from a grantor to a grantee. Deeds are public documents that prove who owns a particular piece of property and who shall be held accountable for defects in the property’s title. With a special warranty deed, the grantee is protected against undisclosed encumbrances caused by the grantor. In the case of a general warranty deed, the grantor will be liable for all title issues, even those that may have occurred before they acquired ownership.

Last updated May 14th, 2025

Nebraska deed is a legal tool that conveys (transfers) property ownership from a grantor to a grantee. Deeds are public documents that prove who owns a particular piece of property and who shall be held accountable for defects in the property’s title. With a special warranty deed, the grantee is protected against undisclosed encumbrances caused by the grantor. In the case of a general warranty deed, the grantor will be liable for all title issues, even those that may have occurred before they acquired ownership.

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Deeds must be signed by the grantor, notarized, and recorded with the Register of Deeds. Accompanying the deed must the requisite transfer and documents (see Laws & Requirements section below).

Contents

Types (5)

Deed of Trust – Also known as a “trust deed,” this form transfers title rights from a borrower (grantor) to a third party (trustee) as security for a real estate loan. The trustee will retain the property title until the borrower repays the loan provider.

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General Warranty Deed – This deed includes a guarantee that holds the seller (grantor) liable for title issues that occurred both during and before the grantor’s ownership. The form’s official title is “warranty deed.”

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Quit Claim Deed – Transfers ownership of real property from the grantor to the grantee without title warranties (the grantee becomes liable for current and former title defects).

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Special Warranty Deed – This deed protects the grantee against title defects occurring under the grantor’s ownership, but provides no assurances as to defects caused by prior property owners.

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Transfer on Death Deed – Designates a beneficiary who will inherit property from the grantor upon their death.

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