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Formatting
Paper – White 20 lb paper, no smaller than 8.5″ × 11″ and no larger than 8.5″ × 14″
Margins – 3″ x 8.5″ margin on top of the first page, 1″ margin everywhere else
Font – 8pt font, black or dark blue 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.
Certificate of Exemption – Used by the grantor to request an exemption from the documentary stamp tax.[5]