Utah Special Warranty Deed Form

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A Utah special warranty deed is a legal instrument that transfers property with an assurance that the title has no unresolved defects since its last conveyance. Unlike a general warranty deed, this document places the responsibility of resolving any earlier title issues on the purchaser. The seller is only responsible for defending the title against claims made under their ownership.

Utah Special Warranty Deed Form

A Utah special warranty deed is a legal instrument that transfers property with an assurance that the title has no unresolved defects since its last conveyance. Unlike a general warranty deed, this document places the responsibility of resolving any earlier title issues on the purchaser. The seller is only responsible for defending the title against claims made under their ownership.

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A Utah special warranty deed is a legal instrument that transfers property with an assurance that the title has no unresolved defects since its last conveyance. Unlike a general warranty deed, this document places the responsibility of resolving any earlier title issues on the purchaser. The seller is only responsible for defending the title against claims made under their ownership.

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Recording Requirements

  • Deeds require the signature of the grantor and an acknowledgment by a notary public.[1]
  • Must be on white paper measuring 8.5″ x 11″.[2]
  • Font must be black and no smaller than 7 lines of text per inch.
  • Margins must be 1″ on all sides and the top right of the first page must have a space of 2.5″ x 4.5″.

The County Recorder’s Office handles all deed recordings for properties within its jurisdiction.[3] The recording cost is $40 (at the time of this writing).[4]

Sources

  1. § 57-3-101(1)
  2. § 17-21-20(3)(a)
  3. § 17-21-20(1)
  4. § 17-21-18.5(1)(b)
  5. § 57-3-109