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- Deeds must be recorded on paper not larger than 8.5″ x 14″.[1]
- Font size must be at least 10pt.[2]
- Additional recording standards may be required at the county level (e.g., Jefferson County).
Signatures
The signatures on a warranty deed must be notarized.[3]
Recording
Properly executed deeds can be filed with the County Clerk’s Office in the county where the property is located.[4] The recording fee for deeds is approximatey $32 for the first 5 pages and $1 for each additional page (at the time of writing).[5]
Declaration of Consideration of Value – The party recording a warranty deed must file this declaration form to indicate the consideration paid and the value of the property. It isn’t required in certain situations, such as gift transfers.[6]
Sales Listing Form – This form must be filed with a warranty deed as well to provide real estate data to the state tax assessor.