Virginia Special Warranty Deed Form

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Virginia Special Warranty Deed Form

A Virginia special warranty deed passes real estate between two parties and warrants a clear title for the period in which it was held by the grantor. The form outlines the grantor’s right to convey and that claims pre-dating their ownership are the buyer’s responsibility. With this deed, the grantor is only responsible for defending against claims that arose during their ownership.

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A Virginia special warranty deed passes real estate between two parties and warrants a clear title for the period in which it was held by the grantor. The form outlines the grantor’s right to convey and that claims pre-dating their ownership are the buyer’s responsibility. With this deed, the grantor is only responsible for defending against claims that arose during their ownership.

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Recording Requirements

  • The grantor must have their signature acknowledged or proved by two witnesses before a notary public.[1]
  • There are no specific recording requirements outlined in the Virginia statutes. However, counties may impose their own standards, such as the following[2]:
    • Document size must be 8.5” x 11” or 8.5” x 14”.
    • Font must be black and at least 9 pt.
    • Margins should be at least 1″.

Filers must submit deeds to the Circuit Court Clerk for the county where the property is situated.[3] As of this writing, the filing fee is $18 (for documents 10 pages or less).[4] The Virginia Deed Fees and Taxes Calculator is available for determining the exact cost.

Sources

  1. § 55.1-600
  2. Fairfax County
  3. § 55.1-407(A)(1)
  4. § 17.1-275(2)
  5. § 17.1-227.1