Legal Description
Precisely state metes-and-bounds or lot/block/plat language matching county records; ambiguity causes recording or title issues.
A precise Real Estate Land Lot Document clarifies boundary lines, preserves marketable title, supports financing and permitting, and reduces the risk of recording rejection or post-closing disputes.
Typical preparers and recipients vary by transaction type and regulatory need.
Coordination among owners, surveyors, and legal/title professionals produces an acceptable, recordable document.
Precisely state metes-and-bounds or lot/block/plat language matching county records; ambiguity causes recording or title issues.
Include county tax parcel or assessor ID and any state parcel numbers to link the document to public records and avoid misfiling.
Provide total acreage and primary dimensions; include units of measure and rounding rules used by the surveyor.
List boundary bearings and distances or reference a recorded plat; attach a certified survey to support the textual description.
Identify recorded easements, rights-of-way, covenants, conditions, and restrictions that affect use and title.
Signature, notary or remote notary block, and recording instructions that satisfy county recorder and mortgage lender requirements.
Use PDF or DOCX files and verify formatting before electronic signing and submission.
Ensure your chosen signing platform preserves audit trails, supports notarization or RON where permitted, and produces a tamper-evident signed PDF suitable for county recording.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Required; signer and date capture |
| Notary Block | Include notary text and stamp area |
| Authentication | Email + SMS or KBA for high assurance |
| Template Save | Save as reusable template for similar lots |
Tim Martin streamlined remote closings for property transactions using digital execution and secure storage.
Brian noted the interface simplicity helped both staff and clients complete paperwork quickly.
Record as soon as possible; many parties target within 30 days
Title insurance effective at closing date; confirm timing with insurer
Signatures typically notarized on or after signing date
Permit or plat deadlines vary by jurisdiction
Audio-video records commonly retained 5–10 years where allowed
| 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 | Yes, 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |