How to Format
Layout
State law does not implement specific formatting requirements, but each county may outline how a document should be formatted before being recorded with the register of deeds or court clerk.
Signatures
Warranty deeds must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary public and two witnesses, one of which can be the notary.[1]
Recording
Completed deeds should be filed with the Register of Deeds or Clerk of Court in the county where the property is located.[2] As of this writing, there is a $15 fee for recording a deed.[3]
Affidavit for Taxable or Exempt Transfers – The value of the property being transferred must be verified by completing and filing this affidavit at the time of recording the deed.[4]