Grantor and Grantee
Identify each party using full legal names and entity types; include business entity formation state and authorized signatory when an entity conveys property.
A warranty deed provides buyers the strongest common-title protections by promising clear title and indemnity against past defects. For sellers, it documents the transfer and, when recorded promptly, protects the buyer’s priority against later claims and encumbrances.
Parties should confirm signer authority, review title exceptions, and ensure the deed is properly acknowledged and recorded with the county recorder after closing.
Identify each party using full legal names and entity types; include business entity formation state and authorized signatory when an entity conveys property.
State the exact amount of money or other consideration exchanged, or use customary language like 'for valuable consideration' when permitted by the parties.
Use the recorded lot/block or metes-and-bounds description from the current title — a street address alone is not sufficient for recording purposes.
Include general warranty language that grantor warrants title against past defects and promises to defend grantee’s title against lawful claims and encumbrances.
A short clause describing the estate conveyed (for example, 'to have and to hold in fee simple') that clarifies the grantor’s intended estate transfer.
Notary acknowledgement with printed notary block, date, and notary commission details so the county recorder accepts the deed for recording.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed | standard recording format |
| Authentication | Email link plus optional ID verification or RON identity proofing |
| Notary Option | Remote online notarization or in-person notary acknowledgement |
| Recording Copy | Final PDF/A with notary acknowledgement for county recording |
Ensure the chosen platform records timestamps, signer attribution, and preserves an unalterable audit trail for future title verification.
| 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, no credit card | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Sign at the closing date noted on closing documents
Notarize at or immediately after signing in the notary’s presence
Record as soon as practical after closing to preserve priority
Processing times vary by county; expect same-day to several business days
Submit transfer tax forms or documents per county or state timelines