Parties
Identify grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal names and capacity to sign (individual, trustee, corporate officer) to avoid ambiguity.
Using a Covenant Against Grantor's Acts clarifies liability for future acts by the grantor and supports title stability for the grantee.
Typical users include title companies, closing attorneys, sellers (grantors), and buyers (grantees) involved in property transfers.
The covenant works alongside title insurance and recording practices; parties often negotiate scope, duration, and remedies before execution.
Identify grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal names and capacity to sign (individual, trustee, corporate officer) to avoid ambiguity.
Use the legal description from the deed or parcel map rather than a street address; include county and recording references when available.
Specify the conduct the grantor will not perform (create liens, transfer interests, alter access, grant easements) with measurable examples.
State whether the covenant is perpetual, for a fixed term, or conditioned on a triggering event such as a payoff or reconveyance.
Define remedies (injunction, damages, specific performance) and whether attorney fees or liquidated damages apply after breach.
Include instructions for recording and an explicit statement that recording provides notice to third parties of the covenant.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Template | Create reusable template with locked legal description field |
| Authentication | Use email plus SMS code or advanced signer ID for high-value transfers |
| Conditional Fields | Enable conditional signature blocks for grantors acting in multiple capacities |
| Audit Trail | Capture IP, timestamp, and signer attribution for each signature |
Choose a platform that supports secure authentication, tamper-evident PDFs, and export of signed documents for county recording.
Same day to 7 business days depending on local practice
Often processed within 24–72 hours when electronically submitted
May take 5–15 business days based on mail and county backlog
Allow 1–3 business days after recording for title update
Statute of limitations varies; consult state law for specific deadlines
Prepare covenant language and obtain internal approvals
Confirm signatory authority and necessary resolutions
Sign, witness, and notarize per jurisdiction
Submit to recorder and obtain stamped instrument copy
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |