Florida Warranty Deed

🏡 Warranty Deed

A Warranty Deed provides the highest level of protection to the buyer. It guarantees that the seller has clear title and the legal right to transfer the property, free from any claims or liens.
Perfect for: Selling real estate to a third party, real estate transactions requiring title insurance.

✅ Full title protection
✅ Used in traditional property sales
✅ Includes seller guarantee

$129 for Digital Delivery
$159 for Overnight Delivery

FAQs

✅ What is a Florida Warranty Deed?

A Warranty Deed is a legal document used to transfer real property in Florida, in which the seller (grantor) guarantees clear title to the property. This deed provides the highest level of protection for the buyer (grantee).

There are two types:

General Warranty Deed – guarantees title against all claims, past or present
Special Warranty Deed – guarantees title only against claims during the grantor’s ownership

✅ When to Use a Warranty Deed in Florida

You should use a Warranty Deed when:

The transaction involves a sale of real estate to a third party
The grantor wants to provide a guarantee of good title
The buyer is purchasing with financing or title insurance
The parties require a legally binding guarantee against defects or liens

📝 Required Information to Prepare a Florida Warranty Deed

🔹 Grantor (Seller) Information

Full legal name(s)
Marital status (required for homestead property)
Mailing address

🔹 Grantee (Buyer) Information

Full legal name(s)
Marital status (for homestead exemption purposes)
Mailing address
How title will be held (e.g., joint tenants, tenants in common, tenants by entirety)

🔹 Property Information

Property address
Full legal description (exactly as it appears on the current deed)
Parcel or tax ID number (optional, but helpful)

📄 Required Documents

Florida Warranty Deed form (General or Special, depending on the situation)
Current deed or title to copy the legal description
Closing statement or sales contract (if applicable)

🖊️ Signing and Execution Requirements

Grantor(s) must sign the deed in front of:
- Two witnesses, and
- A notary public
Grantee does not sign the deed
Wet ink signatures only for our documents

🏛️ Recording the Deed

Deliver or mail the signed deed to the Clerk of Court / County Recorder where the property is located
Pay recording fees (typically $10 for first page, $8–$10 for additional pages)
Pay documentary stamp tax based on sales price (see below)
Request a certified copy of the recorded deed

💵 Costs and Taxes

Documentary Stamp Tax: $0.70 per $100 of consideration (rounded up)

Example: Sale price of $250,000 = $1,750 in doc stamps
Recording fees: ~$10–$20 depending on length of deed
Notary fees: ~$10 per signature (if not handled in-office or closing)
Title insurance (optional): Cost varies by property value

⚠️ Important Legal Considerations

A Warranty Deed guarantees clear title—grantor may be liable for future claims
If property is homestead, the spouse must join in the deed, even if not on title
Title search or title insurance is recommended before transferring property
Property taxes and liens may still be attached unless addressed before transfer
Use a Special Warranty Deed if you want to limit liability to your period of ownership

✅ Checklist Summary

✔ Full legal names and marital status of grantor(s) and grantee(s)
✔ Legal property description (exact from current deed)
✔ Warranty Deed form properly filled out (general or special)
✔ Signed by grantor in presence of 2 witnesses + notary
✔ Documentary stamp tax calculated and paid
✔ Deed recorded at the county Clerk of Court
✔ Certified copy of recorded deed obtained