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ARIZONA WARRANTY DEED FOR A CONDOMINIUM

Prepared by:

After Recording, Return to:

WARRANTY DEED

[Husband and Wife / Two Individuals to a Trust]

FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION OF TEN DOLLARS ($10.00), and other good and valuable consideration, cash in hand paid, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,

and husband and wife,,

hereinafter referred to as “Grantors”, do hereby convey unto

an individual whose street address is

as Trustee under the provisions of a trust agreement dated and known as the Trust, hereinafter “Grantee”, the

following lands and property, together with all improvements located thereon, lying in the County of State of Arizona, to-wit:

Unit in Condominium, being a condominium created

under the Arizona Condominium Act by a “Declaration of Condominium”, dated the day of

and recorded the day of in the Office of

the County Recorder for County, Arizona, as Docket at Pages through [as Document No. ] and by a Condominium Plan and Parcel Map therefor;

Together with all appurtenant rights, title and interests, including (without limitation):

(a) the undivided percentage interest in all Common Elements as specified for such Unit in the aforementioned Declaration;

(b) the right to use of the areas and/or facilities, if any, specified in the aforementioned Declaration, as Limited Common Elements for such Unit; and

(c) membership in the Owner's Association,

as (hereafter the "Owner's Association”), a provided for in the aforementioned Declaration and in any Articles of Incorporation and/or Bylaws for such Owner's Association.

Grantee, by acceptance of this Deed, agrees and binds Grantee and all Grantee's successors and assigns to all the terms, provisions and conditions of the Condominium Documents and all amendments thereto.

Affidavit of Property Value:

Attached hereto as Exhibit C

Exempt - Statute No. and Exemption Code

SUBJECT TO: Current taxes, assessments, reservations in patents and all easements, rights of way, encumbrances, liens, covenants, conditions and restrictions as may appear of record.

AND THE SAID Grantors will warrant and forever defend the right and title to the above described property unto the said Grantee against the claims of all persons whomsoever, subject to the matters set forth above.

Executed on the day and year set forth below.

Grantor's Signature

Print or Type Name

Grantor's Signature

Print or Type Name

State of Arizona, County of

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of

by

Notary Public

Print or Type Name

My Commission Expires:

State of Arizona, County of

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of

, by

Notary Public

Print or Type Name

My Commission Expires:

EXHIBIT A

Grantors:

Grantee Trust:

Trustee:

Legal Description:

EXHIBIT B

DISCLOSURE OF BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST

[Arizona Statutes § 33-404]

Name of Trust:

Recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for County, Arizona, in

Book at Page(s) ; Document No.

The Beneficiary or Beneficiaries of the Trust for whom the Trustee holds title is/are:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Date:

Signature of Trustee

Print or Type Name

State of Arizona, County of

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of

by

Notary Public

Print or Type Name

My Commission Expires:

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What a Warranty Deed Is and when it's used

A Warranty Deed is a legal instrument that transfers ownership of real property from a grantor to a grantee while affirming that the grantor holds clear title. It includes express covenants — such as seisin, right to convey, and warranty against encumbrances — that protect the buyer against title defects arising before or during the grantor’s ownership. In U.S. practice the deed is signed, notarized or acknowledged, and recorded in the county recorder’s office to establish public notice and priority against later claims.

Why a Warranty Deed matters in real estate transfers

A Warranty Deed provides the strongest seller assurances about title, reduces buyer risk, and supports lender underwriting and title insurance issuance. It creates an affirmative obligation for the grantor to defend the grantee against prior claims, improving certainty for buyers and downstream purchasers.

Why a Warranty Deed matters in real estate transfers

Who typically prepares and signs a Warranty Deed

Whether prepared by counsel, a title company, or the parties, the deed must be correctly executed, acknowledged, and recorded to achieve its legal effect.

  • Seller / Grantor — individual or entity transferring title; must match recorded name exactly.
  • Buyer / Grantee — receives title and takes the protections of the covenant of warranty.
  • Title Company or Closing Agent — often prepares the deed and coordinates recording and title insurance.

Core elements found in a professional Warranty Deed

A professionally drafted Warranty Deed contains a set sequence of clauses and supporting elements that define the property, parties, consideration, and warranties.

Granting Clause

Clearly states the grantor conveys the described property to the grantee and establishes the operative transfer language used by the recorder.

Habendum Clause

Defines the estate granted (for example fee simple) and specifies any limitations or duration of ownership, clarifying the extent of rights transferred.

Covenants of Title

Contains express promises such as seisin, right to convey, covenant against encumbrances, and warranty; these create the grantor’s post-closing obligations.

Legal Description

A metes-and-bounds or lot-and-block description that uniquely identifies the parcel; the legal description, not the street address, controls.

Consideration

Records the stated value or description of the exchange (amount paid or nominal consideration) to show that the transfer is supported by consideration.

Execution & Acknowledgement

Signature lines for the grantor, date, and a notary acknowledgement or affidavit required by the recording jurisdiction to validate the document.

Essential information fields required on the deed

Grantor Name: Full legal name
Grantee Name: Full legal name
Legal Description: Parcel description
Consideration: Amount or recital
Parcel ID: Tax or parcel number
Notary Acknowledgement: Signature block

Step-by-step completion and recording workflow

Follow a clear sequence to prepare, sign, and record a warranty deed to preserve priority and enable title insurance.

  • 01
    Prepare Draft: Assemble legal description, parties, and consideration.
  • 02
    Title Review: Confirm chain of title and clear encumbrances.
  • 03
    Execute & Notarize: Grantor signs in notary presence; obtain acknowledgement.
  • 04
    Record Deed: Submit to county recorder with required fees.

Where the executed deed goes next

After execution and acknowledgement the deed must be routed to official and private parties for recording and closing completion.

  • County Recorder: Record the original deed to create public notice.
  • Title Company: Deliver copy for title insurance and closing file.
  • Mortgage Lender: If applicable, lender receives a recorded copy for loan file.
  • Parties: Provide certified copies to buyer and seller for records.

How to configure an online warranty deed workflow

Typical online workflows accept standard document formats and let you add signing, notarization, and authentication controls.

Field Online Setting
Document Upload PDF or DOCX accepted
Signature Fields Drag-and-drop required
Authentication Email, SMS, or KBA
Notary / RON Enable remote notarization

Technical needs for eSigning and eRecording

Confirm county recorder requirements for electronic submission and maintain an audit trail that records timestamps, signer attribution, and notarization metadata.

  • File Formats: PDF/A and DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, MFA options

Timing expectations for signing, recording, and post-closing steps

Timely execution and recording protect priority and facilitate title insurance; some downstream processes have statutory or administrative timeframes.

Signing Window:

Complete signatures and notarization before scheduled closing date.

Recording Timeframe:

Record promptly; clerk processing may take days.

Title Insurance Issuance:

Issued after deed records and encumbrances are confirmed.

Tax Assessment Update:

Local assessor updates typically next assessment cycle.

Statute of Limitations Effect:

Execution date can affect timing for certain claims.

Key milestones from contract to recorded deed

A concise milestone view clarifies the sequence and dependencies from agreement to public recording.

01

Contract Execution

Purchase agreement signed and deposit placed.

02

Deed Preparation

Draft deed and confirm legal description and names.

03

Notarization & Signing

Grantor signs before a notary or via approved RON.

04

Recording

Original filed at county recorder to create notice.

Common preparation errors to avoid

  • Incorrect legal description copied from informal sources can result in deed rejection or title disputes if the parcel is not uniquely identified.
  • Name mismatches between a grantor’s recorded name and deed name (omitting middle initials, using trade name) delay recording and may trigger corrective instruments.
  • Omitting a notary acknowledgement or using an improper notary block will usually cause the recorder to refuse the deed for recording.
  • Failing to check mortgage or lien payoffs before closing can leave undisclosed encumbrances that impair the grantee’s title.

Legal and practical risks from incorrect or incomplete deeds

Title Defect: Buyer exposed to claims
Recording Delay: Loss of priority risk
Tax Issues: Incorrect transfer records
Mortgage Problems: Lender withholding funds
Fraud Exposure: Unauthorized or forged conveyance
Void Transfer: Conveyance may be invalid

Real-world examples of online deed workflows

Practitioners and small real estate firms use electronic workflows and remote notarization to complete deeds while preserving compliance and audit trails.

Martin Properties

Tim Martin, Founder

  • Tim Martin reported processing and executing documents online with full compliance.
  • After adopting remote signing and notarization, his team reduced in-person closings while maintaining recorded originals and audit evidence.

Optica Ventures LLC

Brian Fitzgibbons, COO

  • Brian noted the interface is simple and easy-to-use for his team and customers.
  • Using digital workflows helped coordinate deeds, title clearance, and recording across multiple county clerks without repeated trips.

Vendor pricing and capability snapshot for eSignature usage with deeds

Comparison of starting prices and core capabilities for common eSignature vendors. signNow appears first per vendor ordering rules.

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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 Yes
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No cap 100 envelopes/user/year No cap stated No cap stated No cap stated

Frequently asked questions about Warranty Deeds

Answers to common questions about validity, eSigning, notarization, correcting errors, and recording practices for warranty deeds.


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