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 Deed of Trust – Grants ownership to a trustee who keeps the title until the owner/borrower repays a loan.
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 Quitclaim Deed – Provides no title protection and does not confirm whether the grantor is the legal owner.
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 Special Warranty Deed – Only protects the title against encumbrances resulting from the grantor’s ownership period.
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 Warranty Deed – Holds the grantor responsible for all title encumbrances, even those caused by past owners.
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Formatting
Paper – White paper only, at least 20-pound weight, sized 8.5″ x 11″ to 8.5″ x 14″
Margins – 3″ space across the top of the first page, 1″ spaces everywhere else
Font – Min. 10-point font in black ink (signatures may be black or dark blue)[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – The grantor’s signature must either be acknowledged before a notary public or confirmed by a signing witness.[2]
Where to Record – Deeds need to be recorded at the County Register of Deeds Office in the same county where the property is located.[3]
Cost – $30 for the first 50 pages, $2 for each additional page (as of this writing).[4]
Additional Forms
Certificate of Real Estate Value (Form PT-56) – Must be included when filing a deed to disclose certain transaction details, such as the names and addresses of the parties, their relationship, and the consideration exchanged.[5]