How to Convey a Special Warranty Deed
Special warranty deeds are used in real estate transactions. The owner of the land and the purchaser generally do not know each other and only have an interest in conducting business. The seller must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public, and the grantee then receives the land for the agreed purchase price. Once the transaction is complete, ownership of the property is considered to be conveyed.
- Acquire a blank special warranty deed form. The forms can be purchased from a legal stationery store. You may also find the forms available online to download and print. Real estate offices generally keep blank special warranty deed forms, so feel free to contact an office in your area.
- Collect the required information for the transaction. It varies depending on jurisdiction. Contact the county recorder's office and inquire what the requirements are for the sale in question. Some county recorder offices have it available on their websites.
- Enter the information onto the forms in the appropriate blanks. The grantor is the person selling the land, and the grantee is the buyer. Carefully place the names in the correct spaces. Mailing addresses are required. If mailing addresses are not submitted, the county recorder may charge extra fees for filing. It is best to provide them so the office knows where to mail the original deed to and how to contact both parties if an issue ever arises.
- Visit a notary public with the grantee to get the special warranty deed notarized. Both parties must take a photo ID and sign in the presence of the notary. Do not sign the forms beforehand.
- File the special warranty deed at the county recorder's office.