Instructions & Checklist for General Warranty Deed
[_] This package contains (1) Instructions and Checklist for General Warranty Deed (2) General Warranty Deed [_] The Grantor should date and sign the General Warranty Deed before a Notary and two witnesses. Among other things, Notarization will allow the General Warranty Deed to be recorded as a public record. Without filing, the General Warranty Deed may not be effective against third parties. Although witnesses are not required in all states, it is generally a good idea to use them. [_] Documents referencing land or other property should include a legal description of the land. Verify that the legal description is correct. If the space in the document is not enough for the legal description, you may write “SEE EXHIBIT A” in the space and attach a page titled “EXHIBIT A”, to the Deed, containing the legal description of the property [_] A General Warranty Deed may require other documents to be filed with it. Please check your local requirements with your local Recorder’s (or similar) office. [_] Depending on the type of document, additional requirements may apply. Nonconforming documents may be returned unrecorded or may be charged additional fees [_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should not be used without consulting with an attorney first. An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party. [_] The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com
Information for General Warranty Deed
This General Warranty Deed form is used to convey an interest in real estate. The General Warranty Deed guarantees that the title conveyed is good and its transfer rightful. A General Warranty Deed includes a promise by the person making it (i.e. the Grantor / Seller) that he/she will defend the Grantee (the person getting the property) from any and all claims of others. A General Warranty Deed is used in most real estate deed transfers and offers the greatest protection of any deed. If you are a buyer taking a General Warranty Deed, make sure that it satisfies your needs. Consult a real estate attorney and title insurance company to protect your interests. These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should only be a starting point for you and should not be used without consulting with an attorney first. An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party. The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at findlegalforms.com
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GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, in the amount of TEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10.00) in hand and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned, _________________________________________ (“Grantor”), married unmarried of ___________________________________________ (address) ______________ County has GRANTED, SOLD and CONVEYED and by these presents does GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL and CONVEY with general warranty covenants, to _________________________________________ (“Grantee”), whose tax-mailing address is __________________________________________________ all right, title, interest and claim to the following real property in the City of ________________________, County of ____________________________, State of Ohio with the following legal description:
Prior Instrument Reference: Volume ____, Page ____ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the above described property unto the said Grantee, Grantee’s heirs, administrators, executors, successors and/or assigns forever IN FEE SIMPLE; so that neither Grantor nor Grantor’s heirs, administrators, executors, successors and/or assigns shall have, claim or demand any right or title to the aforesaid property, premises or appurtenances or any part thereof. Grantor further WARRANTS TITLE and agrees to FOREVER DEFEND all and singular the said property unto the said Grantee, Grantee’s heirs, executors, administrators, successors and/or assigns, against every person whomsoever claming or to claim the same or any part thereof. ____________________________ (Name of spouse of Grantor) releases all rights of dower therein (mark if applicable). EXECUTED this day of __________________, 20 ____ wife husband of the Grantor
______________________________________ (Grantor’ Signature) Signed in our presence:
______________________________________ (Grantor’s Spouse’s Signature – if applicable)
____________________________________ (Witness Signature) Print Name: ___________________________
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____________________________________ (Witness Signature) Print Name: ___________________________
Grantee’s Address: _____________________________ _____________________________
Grantors Address: _____________________________ _____________________________
State of OHIO County of __________________________
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on ______________________ by ___________________________________________
_______________________________ Signature of Notary Public
_______________________________ Printed Name of Notary
My commission expires: _________________________
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