Granting Clause
Explicit language transferring title (for example, 'grants, bargains and conveys') that identifies the estate conveyed.
A Kentucky Warranty Deed provides the buyer with contractual promises about title quality and a recorded public record of the transfer. Those warranties reduce title risk, support title insurance issuance, and give the grantee legal remedies if prior defects surface.
Common participants include sellers (grantors), buyers (grantees), closing agents, title companies, and attorneys.
Each party has distinct responsibilities: grantors must accurately describe the property and execute before a notary; grantees should confirm recording and review title insurance commitments.
Explicit language transferring title (for example, 'grants, bargains and conveys') that identifies the estate conveyed.
Complete metes-and-bounds or recorded plat reference — precise property description to avoid ambiguity.
Statement of the money or other consideration exchanged; required for completeness and tax reporting.
Present and future promises by the grantor to defend title and warrant against encumbrances.
Grantor signature with printed name, capacity, and date followed by notary acknowledgement language.
Space for county clerk use: recording date, book and page or instrument number, and transfer tax stamps if applicable.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Grantor Signature | Required signer; attach identification requirement. |
| Notary Acknowledgement | Place notary block for in-person or RON execution if allowed. |
| Date Fields | Add Effective Date and signature date fields. |
| Recording Notes | Include county-specific recording instructions in workflow |
Use a platform that supports notarization workflows, audit trails, and PDF export to preserve the executed deed.
Confirm the chosen method meets Kentucky recording office requirements and the notary commission’s rules for in-person or remote notarization before relying on electronic execution.
| 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 by promotion | Varies by promotion | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| 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 by plan | No cap | Varies by plan |
Tim Martin, Founder used an online execution workflow to close remotely during an off-site transaction
Brian Fitzgibbons, COO used an integrated signing and document management flow for investor property transfers
Record as soon as possible after execution to protect priority.
Some counties require transfer tax payment or return upon recording.
Coordinate lender payoffs and recording to avoid encumbrance conflicts.
Schedule notarization ahead of closing to prevent delay.
Processing times vary; expect same-day to several business days.