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A Wisconsin deed is a document that records a transfer of real estate between two (2) parties; the grantor (the title holder) and the grantee (the receiving party). Deeds ensure that a property title’s ownership and the transfer thereof is property documented, and they detail which party will be liable for encumbrances and liens against said title.
A deed can either safeguard against property claims or provide no assurances whatsoever to the grantee upon transfer; thus, the grantee’s knowledge of the title history, and the nature of the relationship between grantor and grantee should be taken into account when deciding which deed type to use.
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Types (5)
Deed of Trust – Transfers ownership of a borrower’s property to a trustee to secure their obligation to a lender.
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Quit Claim Deed – Used to convey real property to another party without any form of warranty against encumbrances.
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Special Warranty Deed – Provides a warranty against claims exclusive to the period during which the grantor held the title.
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Transfer on Death Deed – A conveyance instrument for real property that takes effect upon the title holder’s death.
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Warranty Deed – Guarantees that the grantor is the property’s legal owner and provides the grantee complete protection against title encumbrances.
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Laws & Requirements
- Statutes: Chapter 706 (§§ 706.001 – 706.25)
- Formatting: § 59.43(2m), § 59.43(5), § 59.43(7), § 706.02, § 706.05
- Signing Requirements (§ 706.06): Notary Public
- Where to Record (§ 706.05): County Register of Deeds (County Map)
- Recording Fees (§ 59.43(2)(ag)(1)): $30 (no page limit)
- The Transfer Fee indicated on the eRETR receipt, calculated at the rate of 30¢ per $100 of the property value (if not exempted under § 77.25), must be paid by cash or check (made payable to the Register of Deeds) at the time of recording the deed (§ 77.22(1)).
- Forms:
- Real Estate Transfer Return (eRETR): Must be completed by the grantor online. A printed copy of the eRETR receipt must be submitted to the Register of Deeds when recording the deed.
- Property Disclosure Statement (§ 709.01(2), § 709.02(1), § 709.03, § 709.033): Must be provided by the seller to the buyer to disclose the property’s physical condition (not required if the conveyance is exempt from the Real Estate Transfer Fee).
- Condominium Addendum to Real Estate Condition Report (§ 709.02(2)): Must be completed by a condominium seller and affixed to a Real Estate Condition Report (if required for the transfer).