By Type (5)
Deed of Trust – Secures a home loan by conveying the borrower’s title to a trustee, who will return it upon repayment.
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General Warranty Deed – Guarantees the grantor’s right to transfer title and warrants against encumbrances.
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Quit Claim Deed – Does not protect against title encumbrances or guarantee the grantor’s right to transfer.
Download: PDF
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Special Warranty Deed – Guarantees a clear title from the grantor’s time of ownership but makes no promises about prior title holders.
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Transfer on Death Deed – Used to name a beneficiary who will receive a property title after the grantor passes away.
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Formatting
Paper – White, 8.5″ by 11″
Margins – 4.5″ by 2.5″ in the upper-right corner of the first page, 1″ everywhere else
Font – Black ink, text no smaller than seven lines per vertical inch[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – State law requires the grantor’s notarized signature.[2]
Where to Record – Utah deeds must be recorded at the County Recorder’s Office.[3]
Cost – $40 (as of this writing)[4]
Additional Forms
Water Rights Addendum to Land Deeds – May be filed with a deed to specify the transfer of water rights to the grantee.[5]




