A Special Warranty Deed is a type of Deed used for transferring ownership or title of real estate, where the seller, known as the grantor, warrants that they own and can sell the property without debts or encumbrances. It is worth noting that the name of this document varies in different states — it may also be called a Limited Warranty Deed or Covenant Deed.
You can download a customizable Special Warranty Deed Form from the links below to guarantee your buyer (or "grantee") that your title is clear and no ownership claims, outstanding liens, mortgages, or encumbrances on the real property were incurred while you held title to it. The grantor, however, does not warrant against any defects that existed before they physically owned the real estate.
While Special Warranty Deeds are mostly used for commercial property transactions, they are a variation of the General Warranty Deed, which is the instrument generally used for residential property transactions and the preferred type in the United States. The main difference between these two documents is the timeframe of protection given to title ownership because General Warranty Deeds cover the entire history of the property.
There is another document to convey a title to real property that is called Quitclaim Deed. These are usually drafted and signed between family members or parties who know each other, as they are Deeds that do not offer buyer protection. Quitclaim Deeds may also be used to correct an error on the title, or when there is no money involved in the transaction.
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Are you looking to transfer property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Alabama.
This type of deed is used to transfer property from one individual or entity to another individual or entity in the state of Alaska.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of Arizona.
Transferring property in the state of Arkansas? This printable Special Warranty Deed makes it possible to transfer property from one individual or entity to another, while also making sure that the real property is clear from encumbrances arising from the period when it was owned by the grantor.
Complete this printable Special Warranty Deed template when making your own Deed in the state of California.
Are you looking to transfer your property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Colorado.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of Connecticut.
Transferring property in the state of Delaware? This printable Special Warranty Deed can be used to transfer property from one individual or entity to another and also contains a guarantee that covers the period when the grantor held title to the property they are conveying.
Complete this printable Special Warranty Deed template when making your own Deed in the state of Florida.
Are you looking to transfer property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Georgia.
This type of deed is used to transfer property from one individual or entity to another in the state of Hawaii.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of Idaho.
Transferring property in the state of Illinois? This printable Special Warranty Deed allows an individual or entity to transfer property from themselves to another individual or entity, while also guaranteeing that the property was not encumbered while the grantor held the title
Complete this printable Special Warranty Deed template when making your own Deed in the state of Indiana.
Are you looking to transfer property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Iowa.
This type of deed is used to transfer property from one individual or entity to another, while also guaranteeing that the title from claims arising during their period of ownership, in the state of Kansas.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of Kentucky.
Transferring property in the state of Louisiana? This printable Special Warranty Deed makes it easy to transfer property from one individual or entity to another, while also guaranteeing that there are no liens, claims, or other encumbrances arising from the period of time when they owned the property.
Complete this printable Special Warranty Deed template when making your own Deed in the state of Maine.
Are you looking to transfer property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Maryland.
This type of deed is used to transfer property from one individual or entity to another in the state of Massachusetts.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of Michigan.
Transferring property in the state of Minnesota? Use this printable Special Warranty Deed template when making your own Deed.
Are you looking to transfer property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Mississippi.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of Missouri.
This type of document is used for transferring ownership of property in Montana with a special warranty.
Complete this printable Special Warranty Deed template when making your own Deed in the state of Nebraska.
Are you looking to transfer property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Nevada.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of New Hampshire.
Transferring property in the state of New Jersey? This printable Special Warranty Deed can be used to transfer property from one individual or entity to another, while also guaranteeing that the property is free from any encumbrances.
Complete this printable Special Warranty Deed template when making your own Deed in the state of New Mexico.
Are you looking to transfer property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of New York.
This type of deed is used to transfer property from one individual or entity to another and provides a warranty against anything that happened during the period of ownership in the state of North Carolina.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of North Dakota.
Transferring property in the state of Ohio? This printable Special Warranty Deed allows an individual or entity to transfer property from themselves to another individual or entity, while also guaranteeing that the property is free from any encumbrances.
Complete this printable Special Warranty Deed template when making your own Deed in the state of Oklahoma.
Are you looking to transfer property using a Special Warranty Deed? Complete this printable template when drafting your own Deed in the state of Oregon.
This document is used for transferring property ownership in Pennsylvania with a special warranty.
Use this printable template when making your own Special Warranty Deed in the state of Rhode Island.
Transferring property in the state of South Carolina? This printable Special Warranty Deed makes it easy to transfer property from one individual or entity to another individual or entity, while also guaranteeing that the property is free from any encumbrances.