Grant Deed Template, Free Download 2026

This Grant Deed (the "Deed") is executed by [____________] (the "Grantor"), whose mailing address is [____________], in favor of [____________] (the "Grantee"), whose mailing address is [____________]. Grantor represents and warrants that Grantor has full legal capacity and authority to convey the Property described herein, and that no consent, approval, or joinder of any third party is required to effectuate this conveyance.

If Grantee consists of more than one person or entity, the interest conveyed herein shall be held as [joint tenants with right of survivorship / tenants in common / community property / community property with right of survivorship] unless otherwise specified in a separate written agreement recorded concurrently herewith. Each Grantee's respective ownership interest shall be as stated on the face of this Deed, or if not stated, in equal undivided shares.

Grantor hereby grants to Grantee the following described real property situated in the County of [____________], State of [____________] (the "Property"): [INSERT FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION]. The Property includes all improvements, fixtures, appurtenances, hereditaments, and easements belonging to or in any way appertaining to the Property, together with all after-acquired title and interest therein that Grantor may acquire.

The Property is commonly known as [____________] and is identified by Assessor's Parcel Number [____________]. In the event of any conflict between the legal description and the street address or parcel number, the metes-and-bounds or lot-and-block legal description shall control. The parties acknowledge that the legal description has been verified against the most recent deed of record and/or a current ALTA/NSPS survey.

For valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Grantor does hereby grant, convey, and transfer to Grantee, and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns, all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to the Property, together with all rights, privileges, and appurtenances thereunto belonging. This conveyance shall vest in Grantee a fee simple estate in the Property, subject only to the matters set forth in Article V of this Deed.

By the use of the word "grant" in this conveyance, and pursuant to applicable state law, the following covenants are implied on the part of Grantor, and are hereby expressly affirmed: (a) that Grantor has not previously conveyed the same estate or any right, title, or interest therein to any person other than Grantee; and (b) that such estate is, at the time of execution of this Deed, free from encumbrances done, made, or suffered by Grantor, or any person claiming under Grantor, except as disclosed herein.

The implied covenants arising from the use of the word "grant" shall run with the land and shall inure to the benefit of Grantee and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns. Nothing in this Deed shall be construed to expand these implied covenants beyond the scope provided by applicable state statute, nor shall Grantor be deemed to have made any additional warranties or covenants not expressly stated herein or implied by law.

Grantor hereby covenants that Grantor has not conveyed the same estate, or any right, title, or interest therein, to any person other than Grantee by any instrument that remains in force and effect. Grantor further covenants that the estate conveyed herein is free from all liens, encumbrances, assessments, and defects of title made, suffered, or created by Grantor, except for those matters expressly set forth in Article V.

The warranties and covenants contained herein are limited to acts and omissions of Grantor and persons claiming by, through, or under Grantor, and do not extend to acts or omissions of any prior owner, predecessor in title, or third party. Grantor makes no warranty regarding the actions of parties who are strangers to Grantor's chain of title, including but not limited to governmental entities, utility companies, and holders of interests arising by operation of law.

This conveyance is made subject to the following matters (collectively, the "Permitted Exceptions"): (a) general and special real property taxes and assessments for the current fiscal year, which are a lien not yet due and payable; (b) all covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights-of-way, and easements of record; (c) any facts that a current, accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property would reveal; and (d) any applicable zoning laws, ordinances, and regulations of any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the Property.

Grantee acknowledges that Grantee has had the opportunity to obtain a preliminary title report, title commitment, or other title evidence, and to conduct a physical inspection and survey of the Property prior to the execution of this Deed. Grantee accepts the Property subject to the Permitted Exceptions and any additional matters disclosed in writing by Grantor or discovered by Grantee through reasonable due diligence prior to the date of this conveyance.

The total consideration for this conveyance is [$__________], consisting of [cash / certified funds / wire transfer / assumption of existing indebtedness / other consideration], paid by Grantee to Grantor. Grantor hereby acknowledges receipt of the full purchase price and releases Grantee from any further payment obligation in connection with this conveyance. The stated consideration reflects the actual, total consideration paid for the Property as required for documentary transfer tax computation.

For purposes of computing documentary transfer tax, the consideration or value of the interest or property conveyed, exclusive of the value of any lien or encumbrance remaining on the Property at the time of transfer, is [$__________]. The documentary transfer tax is based upon the full value of the Property transferred, or upon the full value less the amount of any existing liens and encumbrances, as indicated on the face of this Deed or on a separate declaration filed concurrently herewith.

The parties hereby declare that the documentary transfer tax due in connection with this conveyance is [$__________], computed on the [full value of the Property / full value less liens and encumbrances remaining at time of sale], and shall be paid by [Grantor / Grantee] at the time of recording. A Preliminary Change of Ownership Report (or equivalent form required by the applicable jurisdiction) has been completed and is filed concurrently with this Deed.

The parties acknowledge that this transfer may trigger a reassessment of the Property's value for property tax purposes under applicable state law, unless an exclusion or exemption applies. Grantee is solely responsible for filing any claims for exclusion from reassessment, including but not limited to parent-child exclusions, spousal exclusions, or exclusions for transfers between co-owners, within the time periods prescribed by the applicable tax assessor's office.

This Deed shall be recorded in the office of the County Recorder for the county in which the Property is located. All recording fees, documentary transfer taxes, and related charges shall be borne by [Grantor / Grantee] unless otherwise agreed in writing. The conveyance evidenced by this Deed shall be effective upon delivery to Grantee, but shall not constitute constructive notice to third parties until recorded in the official records.

Upon recording, this Deed shall impart constructive notice to all persons as provided by the recording statutes of the State of [____________]. Grantee is advised to promptly record this Deed to protect Grantee's interest against subsequent purchasers, encumbrancers, and judgment creditors. Any delay in recording shall be at Grantee's sole risk.

Grantor has executed this Deed as of the date set forth below. Grantor's signature shall be acknowledged before a notary public or other official authorized to take acknowledgments in the jurisdiction where this Deed is executed. If Grantor is a legal entity, the person executing this Deed on behalf of Grantor warrants that he or she is duly authorized to execute and deliver this instrument and to bind the entity.

This Deed may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic signatures shall be valid and binding to the extent permitted by applicable state law, including the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act ("UETA") and the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act ("ESIGN Act").

This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [____________], including all applicable statutes governing real property conveyances, recording requirements, and implied covenants arising from the use of the word "grant." Any legal action or proceeding arising out of this Deed shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of [____________] located in the County of [____________].

If any provision of this Deed is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The prevailing party in any action to enforce this Deed shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the non-prevailing party, to the extent permitted by applicable law.