All deeds must be signed by the grantor, acknowledged before the proper authority (e.g., notary public, clerk), and recorded with the County Recorder’s office.
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Types (5)
General Warranty Deed – Provides a guarantee to the buyer that no current or past issues affect the property’s title.
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Limited Warranty Deed – Functions similarly to a general warranty deed; however, the guarantee is limited to the seller’s term of ownership and does not cover title concerns from previous owners.
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Quit Claim Deed – Releases one’s interest in a property without providing any warranties to the buyer.
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Survivorship Deed – Transfers ownership in equal shares to two or more grantees. Upon a grantee’s death, their share is automatically distributed among the surviving owners.
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Transfer on Death Affidavit – This document automatically transfers property to beneficiaries upon the grantor’s death (the form may be revoked at any time).
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Laws & Requirements
- Statutes: Title 53, Ch. 5302 (Statutory Forms Of Land Conveyance)
- Formatting: § 317.114, § 317.112 & § 317.113
- Signing Requirements (§ 5301.01(A)): Notary Public (or other authorized official)
- Where to Record (§ 5301.25(A)): County Recorder
- Recording Fees (§ 317.32(A)(1)): $34 for the first two (2) pages; $8 for each additional page.
- Residential Property Disclosure Statement (§ 5302.30): Provided to the grantee to disclose material property defects (required whenever residential property is transferred by sale).