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 General Warranty Deed – Provides a guarantee that no issues affect the property’s title.
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 Limited Warranty Deed – Contains a title warranty covering the grantor’s term of ownership.
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 Quit Claim Deed – Transfers the grantor’s interest in a property without title warranties.
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 Survivorship Deed – Transfers ownership to multiple grantees. When a grantee dies, their share is divided among the surviving owners.
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 Transfer on Death Affidavit – Automatically conveys property to a beneficiary when the grantor dies.
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Formatting
Paper – 8.5″ x 11″ minimum, 8.5″ by 14″ maximum
Margins – 3″ space on top of the first page, 1.5″ space on top of remaining pages, 1″ space on all sides and bottoms
Font – Black or blue ink, 10-point font[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – A notary public, clerk, or other official must notarize the grantor’s signature.[2] If married, the grantor’s spouse must sign to waive their dower rights.[3]
Where to Record – Once a deed is signed and notarized, it can be recorded with the County Recorder’s office in the county where the property is situated.[4]
Cost – $34 for the first two pages, $8 for each additional page (at the time of this writing)[5]
Additional Forms
The following documents are to be filed with the County Auditor:
- Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement of Value (DTE 100) – Used to assess the property’s value and calculate the conveyance fee.[6]
- Statement of Reason for Exemption from Real Property Conveyance Fee (DTE 100EX) – If the transfer qualifies for a conveyance fee exemption, this form must be filed in place of Form DTE 100.
- Statement of Conveyance Homestead Property (DTE 101) – Required if the grantor has received or will receive a homestead exemption.