Granting Clause
States the grantor, grantee, property conveyed and the operative language that transfers ownership — e.g., 'grant, bargain, sell and convey.'
A warranty deed provides the grantee with clear contractual promises about title and legal recourse if defects arise. For buyers and lenders, it reduces title risk; for sellers it formalizes the transfer by identifying parties, property, and consideration while triggering title and recording processes.
Parties should confirm the deed form meets county recorder requirements and obtain a notary acknowledgement before recording.
States the grantor, grantee, property conveyed and the operative language that transfers ownership — e.g., 'grant, bargain, sell and convey.'
Contains the full metes-and-bounds or lot-and-block description from the recorded plat; critical for accurate recording and title insurance.
Specifies the dollar amount or nominal consideration; identifies the exchange that supports the conveyance and may affect transfer tax calculations.
Express promises such as covenant of seisin and covenant against encumbrances that obligate the grantor to defend title.
Grantor signature, printed name and date plus acknowledgment; must be notarized to satisfy county recording requirements.
Formal notary wording and seal showing the grantor appeared, which most Arkansas county recorders require for recordation.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template Fields | Signature | Date | Notary acknowledgment |
| Authentication | Email link | SMS code | optional KBA |
| Notifications | Auto-notify sender and all signers on completion |
| Storage | Save signed PDF with audit trail to cloud |
Ensure the platform can produce a tamper-evident signed PDF and preserve a detailed audit trail for future title or legal questions.
Record the deed as soon as practicable to protect priority and avoid competing claims.
Processing times vary by county — expect same-day to several business days.
Title insurer typically issues the policy after recording is confirmed.
Prorations are calculated to the closing date per contract terms.
Lien release recordings can follow payoff and may add days to final clear title.
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