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General Warranty Deed Template

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Created by:

​[Preparer.FirstName][Preparer.LastName][Preparer.Company]​

Prepared for:

​[Recipient.FirstName][Recipient.LastName]

​[Recipient.Company]​

This deed was prepared by: [Preparer.FirstName][Preparer.LastName], residing at [Preparer.StreetAddress][Preparer.City][Preparer.State][Preparer.PostalCode].

Once fully executed and notarized, please return to: [Recipient.FirstName][Recipient.LastName], residing at [Recipient.StreetAddress][Recipient.City][Recipient.State][Recipient.PostalCode].

This section of a warranty deed might also include information for where tax documents should be sent in the future and who will pay the “transfer tax.” Transfer tax is a tax paid to the municipality where the property is located, usually in a specific dollar amount for every $100,000 of the sale price.

Know all men by these presents that this deed is made on and executed on (Signing.Month) (Signing.Day), in the year of (Signing.Year), by and between [Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName] (the “Grantor(s)”) and [Grantee.FirstName][Grantee.LastName] (the “Grantee(s)”), whose mailing address is [Grantee.Email].

Warranty deeds must be executed by all present owners (grantors). Be sure everyone is listed. All grantees that wish to be on the property title must also sign the warranty deed.

WHEREAS, for and in consideration of the sum of (Property.SellingPriceWritten) (Property.SellingPriceNumerals), paid to [Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName] (the Grantor(s)), who hereby acknowledges and confirms receipt of said funds and hereby grants, conveys, and warrants to [Grantee.FirstName][Grantee.LastName] (the “Grantee”) and his/her/their heirs the real property located at [Property.StreetAddress][Property.City] in the City of [Property.City], in the County of [Property.Country]​, and in the state of [Property.State], which holds the following legal description:

(Property.LegalDescription)

Tax Parcel ID: (Property.TaxParcelNumber)

Complete property descriptions sometimes require an attachment or amendment to the deed called an “exhibit A,” which might be a tax map, survey, or other instrument to verify or describe the real property.

Covenant of seisin

WHEREAS, [Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName] (the “Grantor”), by signing this document, hereby confirms that he/she/they own the real property located at [Property.StreetAddress] and described above, and that he/she/they wish to convey said property to [Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName] (the “Grantee”).

Covenant against encumbrances

WHEREAS, [Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName] (the “Grantor”), by signing this warranty deed, hereby guarantees that no encumbrances, liens, easements, rights of way, or other legal burdens exist on [Property.StreetAddress] in [Property.City], [Property.State], except as described above, and that the real property described above is to be conveyed by this executed document to [Grantee.FirstName][Grantee.LastName] (the “Grantee”) without any limitation or restriction.

This promise made by the grantor affirms that there are no liens, easements, or other common “title problems” with the property they are conveying. This section might also include information about the encumbrances if they do exist, so the grantor and grantee should read this section very carefully.

Covenant of the right to convey

WHEREAS, [Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName] (the “Grantor”), by signing this warranty deed, does hereby attest that he/she/they own the real property located at [Property.StreetAddress] in [Property.City], [Property.State], which is described above, and that they have the unencumbered right to sell said property to [Grantee.FirstName][Grantee.LastName] (the “Grantee”).

Covenant for quiet enjoyment

WHEREAS, [Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName] (the “Grantor”), by executing this legal document, does hereby affirm that, once conveyed to [Grantee.FirstName][Grantee.LastName] (the “Grantee”), the Grantee shall not be disturbed in their possession of [Property.StreetAddress] in [Property.City], [Property.State], which is described above.

This is a “future covenant” that isn’t always included in a warranty deed. It affirms that the grantee has the right to possess the real property being conveyed, which isn’t always related to title ownership (for example, in the case of an occupied property or multi-family home).

A different type of warranty deed called a “special warranty deed” guarantees the grantor that they will not experience any future issues or encumbrances (liens, easements, etc) as a result of the actions of the grantor. Importantly, a special warranty deed does not provide the same promise for actions taken by prior owners.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this deed is duly executed by the Grantor(s) and Grantee(s) on (Deed.SigningDate):

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Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

​[Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName]​

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Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

​[Grantee.FirstName][Grantee.LastName]​

As mentioned above, all current property owners (grantors) must be listed on and execute the deed. If there are multiple grantors, they must all sign here.

Similarly, all individuals who wish to be listed on the conveyed property title must execute the warranty deed. Additional individuals can be added to a title at a later date if necessary, usually via a quitclaim deed.

Witnesses

The execution of this deed has been witnessed by the below individuals, who attest to its authenticity:

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Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

​[Witness.FirstName][Witness.LastName]​

Not all states require that a deed execution is witnessed and signed by witnesses. Check your local laws or consult with a real estate professional or attorney to find out if you need to bring witnesses to the deed signing.

Notarization

State of (Deed.SigningState)

County of (Deed.Signing County)

I, [Notary.FirstName][Notary.LastName], a notary public in and for the state of (Deed.SigningState), do hereby attest that this legal document was signed (or attested) voluntarily before me on (Deed.SigningDate) by [Grantor.FirstName][Grantor.LastName] and [Grantee.FirstName][Grantee.LastName], who are either personally known to me or proved to me by photo identification card on this (Deed.SigningDate) day of (Deed.SigningMonth), (Deed.SigningYear).

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MM / DD / YYYY
Signature

​[Notary.FirstName][Notary.LastName]​

NOTARY PUBLIC

My commission expires: (Notary.CommissionExpiration)

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General Warranty Deed FAQ

  • A general warranty deed is a document that confirms that the seller has the right to sell the property and the buyer will be getting it without any legal complications (e.g. debt). It is an important part of real estate deals.

  • A general warranty deed is the most common. It is the most comprehensive and confirms the fact that the owner has the right to sell the property. Other variants are either situation-specific (e.g. mortgage deed) or contain less information (e.g. quit claim deed).

  • The buyer benefits the most from a warranty deed. Having it mitigates against unpleasant surprises, like other claimants to the property or debts associated with it. This is most applicable with the general warranty deed and less so with other forms.

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