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OpenDocumentA Virginia general warranty deed is a real property transfer document in which the seller (the grantor) guarantees they hold a valid title with no encumbrances. The deed allows the buyer (the grantee) to obtain the property title without worrying about resolving title issues, such as third-party claims, liens, or delinquent taxes. The document’s covenants state that the grantor will defend the grantee against all claims if any should be found after the deed’s recording, even if they were made under previous grantors. General warranty deeds contain greater grantee protection than other deed types, and are widely used for residential and commercial property purchases.
- Statutes: § 55.1-354
- Formatting: § 17.1-223, § 55.1-300, § 55.1-604. Counties (such as Fairfax County) may have local formatting standards.
- Signing Requirements (§ 55.1-600 & § 55.1-612): Notary Public/Clerk of Court or Two (2) Witnesses
- Where to Record (§ 55.1-407(A)): County Circuit Court Clerk
- Recording Fees (§ 17.1-275(2)):
- $18 for documents of ten (10) or less pages, $32 for documents of eleven (11) to thirty (30) pages, $52 for documents of thirty-one pages or more.
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- Cover Sheet (§ 17.1-227.1): Certain counties may require a cover sheet on submitted deeds.
- Forms:
- Building Code or Zoning Ordinance Violations Disclosure (§ 55.1-706): For disclosing any pending building or zoning code violations.
- Methamphetamine Disclosure (§ 55.1-708): For disclosing whether a dwelling with a history of methamphetamine manufacturing has been decontaminated in compliance with state guidelines (§ 32.1-11.7).
- Military Air Installation Disclosure (§ 55.1-704): For disclosing if a dwelling close to a military air installation is in a noise or accident potential zone.
- New Dwelling Disclosure (§ 55.1-702(B)): For disclosing if a new dwelling has building code violations or the presence of any active or abandoned mining sites.
- Privately Owned Stormwater Facility Disclosure (§ 55.1-708.1): For disclosing if the dwelling is equipped with a private stormwater facility.
- Residential Property Disclosure Statement (§ 55.1-703(A)): Discloses to the buyer that the seller is required to provide specific property disclosure statements.
- Septic System Disclosure (§ 32.1-164.1:1): For disclosing if a dwelling’s septic system needs repair.