Rhode Island General Warranty Deed Form

A Rhode Island general warranty deed is a document that transfers real estate and guarantees that the title is clear of encumbrances and the grantor is the legal owner. The covenants included in the deed ensure the grantee is defended against all title issues (e.g., tax liens, easements), regardless if they originated during the grantor’s period of ownership or before.

Rhode Island General Warranty Deed Form

A Rhode Island general warranty deed is a document that transfers real estate and guarantees that the title is clear of encumbrances and the grantor is the legal owner. The covenants included in the deed ensure the grantee is defended against all title issues (e.g., tax liens, easements), regardless if they originated during the grantor’s period of ownership or before.

Last updated March 13th, 2025

A Rhode Island general warranty deed is a document that transfers real estate and guarantees that the title is clear of encumbrances and the grantor is the legal owner. The covenants included in the deed ensure the grantee is defended against all title issues (e.g., tax liens, easements), regardless if they originated during the grantor’s period of ownership or before.

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How to Format

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There are no formatting requirements established by state law, but each city/town may implement specific document standards for recording.[1]

Signatures

The grantor must sign the document and have their signature notarized.[2]

Recording

Once properly executed, a warranty deed must be recorded in the records of land evidence in the city or town where the property is located.[3] The fee for recording is $84 per deed, with $1 charged for each additional page.[4]

Warranty Deed (Preview)