By Type (4)
|  General Warranty Deed – Ensures a clear title, free from all liens, judgments, and other encumbrances. 
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|  Quit Claim Deed – Transfers property without assuring that the grantor holds title or that the title is clear. 
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|  Special Warranty Deed – Protects the title from defects linked to the grantor’s time of ownership, not before. 
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|  Transfer on Death Deed – Grants ownership automatically to a beneficiary following the grantor’s death. 
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Formatting
Paper – Maximum size of 8.5″ by 14″
Margins – 2″ at the top, 1″ on the sides and bottom, with enough space for stamps and recording details
Font – Dark ink[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – Deeds need to be signed by the grantor and notarized.[2] The grantor’s spouse must also provide a notarized signature if the property is a homestead.[3]
Where to Record – A deed must be recorded with the register of deeds in the office of the County Clerk.[4]
Cost – At the time of this writing, the recording fee is $18 ($8 for the first page + $10 preservation fee) and $2 for each additional page.[5]
