Grantor/Grantee
Full legal names of grantor(s) and grantee(s), including business entity form when applicable; inaccuracies can cloud title and delay recording.
A Warranty Deed provides the strongest seller assurances about title and history, reducing buyer risk and simplifying title insurance and mortgage underwriting. It creates enforceable covenants that help resolve later disputes about ownership and liens.
The main parties are the grantor (seller) and the grantee (buyer); other participants include lenders, title companies, closing agents, and recording clerks.
Attorneys, notaries, and county recorders also play roles; correct completion and timely recording protect purchaser’s interests.
Full legal names of grantor(s) and grantee(s), including business entity form when applicable; inaccuracies can cloud title and delay recording.
Complete metes-and-bounds or recorded lot/block reference that uniquely identifies the parcel; street addresses alone are insufficient for recording purposes.
Statement of consideration (e.g., sale price or nominal value) used for recording and tax assessment purposes; must not be vague to avoid future disputes.
Typical covenants include seisin, right to convey, freedom from encumbrances, quiet enjoyment, and covenant of further assurances; these create enforceable promises against the grantor.
Grantor signature(s) with printed names and dates; if a corporation or trust signs, include authorized officer or trustee name and title.
State-specific notarization language and signature block verifying the grantor’s execution; required for recording in all U.S. jurisdictions.
| Field | Configuration | Role | Required |
|---|---|
| Grantor Signature | Signable field, notarization workflow |
| Notary Acknowledgement | Visible block, date stamp required |
| Legal Description | Locked text field, non-editable |
| Delivery | Send to title company post-signing |
Electronic workflows let you collect signatures, attach supporting documents, and route copies to stakeholders while preserving an audit trail.
Ensure your eSignature provider supports notarization workflows, preserves audit logs, and exports signed documents in recordable PDF formats accepted by the county recorder.
Record as soon as practicable to protect priority
Report transfers per local property tax timelines
Issue policy after recording and lien searches
Coordinate payoff before or at closing
Keep originals per retention best practices
Check county or state notary commission requirements
If state requires, secure required number of witnesses
Confirm if remote online notarization is permitted
Ensure notary records the transaction properly
Retain recording where RON rules require it
Signer must present ID per notary proofing
Provide corporate resolution or trusteeship proof
Use state-prescribed notary wording exactly
A current title search or commitment that lists liens, easements, and encumbrances; typically required before recording and for title insurance issuance.
Documentation showing existing loans are paid or accounted for at closing; lender lien releases must be recorded as needed.
State or county transfer tax affidavits and exemption certificates required with many deeds; amount and form vary by jurisdiction.
Recorders generally accept signed PDFs for electronic submission; confirm county requirements for PDF/A, margins, and metadata.
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