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WARRANTY DEED
(Two Individuals to LLC)

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WARRANTY DEED
(Two Individuals to LLC)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT:

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, Two Individuals, hereinafter referred to as "Grantors", do hereby grant, bargain, sell, and convey unto a Limited Liability Company organized under the laws of the state of hereinafter “Grantee", the following lands and property, together with all improvements located thereon, lying in the County of State of North Dakota, to-wit:

Describe Property of State "SEE DESCRIPTION ATTACHED"

Prior instrument reference: Book Page Document No. of the Recorder of County, North Dakota.

CERTIFICATE: I certify that the full consideration paid for the property described in this Warranty Deed is $

Signed:

Date:

LESS AND EXCEPT all oil, gas and minerals, on and under the above described property owned by Grantors, if any, which are reserved by Grantors.

SUBJECT to all easements, rights-of-way, protective covenants and mineral reservations of record, if any.

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD THE SAME, Together with all the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining to the parties of the second part, FOREVER. And parties of the first part, for themselves, their successors and assigns, do covenant with parties of the second party, their successors and assigns, that they are well seized in fee of land, real estate and premises aforesaid, and have good right to sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid; that the same is free from all encumbrances, and the above bargained and granted land and premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of parties of the second part, their successors and assigns, against all persons lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or ay part thereof, parties of the first part will warrant and defend.

WITNESS Grantor(s) hand(s) this the day of , 20

Grantor

{Type Name}

Grantor

{Type Name}

STATE OF

COUNTY OF

On this day of in the year , before me personally appeared known to me (or proved to me on the oath of ) to be the person who is described in and who executed the within and foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that executed the same.

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Notary Public

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Commission Expires:

Grantor(s) Name, Address, phone:

Grantee(s) Name, Address, phone:

SEND TAX STATEMENTS TO GRANTEE

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What a Warranty Deed Is and when it’s used

A Warranty Deed is a formal legal instrument that transfers ownership of real property from a grantor to a grantee while promising clear title and defending against prior claims. It typically contains express covenants — such as covenant of seisin and covenant against encumbrances — that allocate risk to the grantor. Warranty Deeds are commonly used in residential and commercial closings where buyers and lenders require title assurances; the deed is signed by the grantor, notarized, and then recorded in the county where the property is located to protect priority.

Why a Warranty Deed matters in property transfers

A Warranty Deed offers the strongest seller assurances about title, reducing buyer risk and supporting mortgage underwriting and title insurance issuance. It transfers not only possession but also contractual promises that the grantor will defend title against third-party claims, liens, or defects arising before transfer.

Why a Warranty Deed matters in property transfers

Who commonly prepares and signs Warranty Deeds

Parties involved in a Warranty Deed range from individual sellers and buyers to title companies and attorneys who prepare, review, and record the document.

  • Individual sellers and buyers completing a real property sale or conveyance.
  • Title companies and escrow agents preparing deeds, ordering title insurance, and coordinating recording.
  • Real estate attorneys reviewing deed language, resolving encumbrances, and advising on statutory requirements.

Typical signer profiles

Real Estate Attorney

A licensed attorney who drafts or reviews the deed language, confirms legal descriptions, negotiates warranty scope, resolves title exceptions, and advises on state-specific notary or witness rules before recording.

Individual Seller

A property owner transferring title who must provide accurate identity, sign before a notary, disclose encumbrances, and work with the title company to ensure the deed is correctly recorded with the county clerk or recorder.

Core parts of a professionally prepared Warranty Deed

A complete Warranty Deed contains fixed structural elements that establish the parties, identify the property, state the warranty language, and create the recordable instrument necessary for title transfer.

Grantor / Grantee

Full legal names and entity forms for grantor and grantee, including business trade names when applicable; exact spelling prevents recording or title issues and supports matching to tax and identity records.

Legal Description

Metes and bounds or recorded plat reference that uniquely identifies the parcel; a street address alone is insufficient for recording and title chain purposes.

Consideration

Statement of consideration (dollar amount or nominal value) establishing the transfer basis; specificity prevents ambiguity during title searches and tax reporting.

Warranty Covenants

Express promises such as covenant of seisin, covenant against encumbrances, and covenant of quiet enjoyment that obligate the grantor to defend title against prior claims.

Habendum Clause

Language describing the extent of ownership interest conveyed (fee simple, life estate, etc.), clarifying the grantor’s intent and the rights conveyed to the grantee.

Notary Block

Official notary acknowledgment with jurat and seal; required for recording in all U.S. jurisdictions to validate grantor identity and execution.

Step-by-step: completing and recording a Warranty Deed

Follow a clear sequence to prepare, sign, notarize, and record the deed; skipping steps risks title defects or recording rejection.

  • 01
    Gather Documents: Collect ID, current deed, title search, and legal description.
  • 02
    Prepare Deed: Draft warranty language and insert accurate party and parcel data.
  • 03
    Sign and Notarize: Grantor signs before a notary public; include required witness if state mandates.
  • 04
    Record: File the notarized deed with the county recorder/land records office.

How to set up an online completion workflow

Configure form fields and signer roles to match the legal execution order, then validate identity and notarization needs before sending.

Field Configuration
Grantor Name Required text field, exact-match validation
Grantee Name Required text field, entity type dropdown
Legal Description Multi-line required text area
Notary Block Jurat field reserved for notary signature

From preparation to recording: the typical routing flow

A typical electronic workflow assigns preparation, signing, notarization, and recording stages in sequence to preserve evidence and title priority.

  • Prepare: Draft deed and attach supporting documents.
  • Sign: Grantor signs; witness signs if required.
  • Notarize: Notary completes acknowledgment or RON session.
  • Record: Submit deed to county recorder for official indexing.

Technical needs for eCompletion and eRecording

Ensure your platform supports standard document formats, secure signer authentication, and either a notary workflow or RON integration.

  • File Formats: PDF and DOCX supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace
  • Authentication: Email, SMS code, or advanced methods

eSignature vendor comparison for executing Warranty Deeds

Key vendor differences affect cost, bulk sending, audit trail, and HIPAA availability; signNow appears first per comparison format.

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Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Plan 7-day trial No No 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

Required deed data fields at a glance

Grantor name: Full legal name
Grantee name: Full legal name
Legal description: Metes/plats reference
Consideration: Exact payment stated
Recording county: County name and office
Notary acknowledgment: Jurat, seal, date

Common preparation errors to avoid

  • Using an informal street address instead of the recorded legal description can cause rejection or ambiguous conveyance during title searches.
  • Mismatched or misspelled grantor/grantee names frequently lead to recording delays and require corrective affidavits or re-recording.
  • Signing without the required notary acknowledgment or state-mandated witnesses will typically result in the recorder refusing to index the deed.
  • Failing to check existing liens, easements, or judgments can expose the grantee to undisclosed encumbrances and litigation risk.

Consequences of incorrect or incomplete Warranty Deeds

Recording Rejection: Delays title transfer
Title Exceptions: Creates unresolved liens
Legal Disputes: Potential litigation costs
Insurance Issues: May deny coverage
Tax Reporting: Incorrect basis reporting
Notary Defect: Requires corrective deed

Frequently asked questions about Warranty Deeds

Answers to common execution, notarization, recording, and correction questions for Warranty Deeds. Consult local counsel for jurisdiction-specific issues.


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