Warranty Deed Template, Free Download 2026

This General Warranty Deed (the "Deed") is made and executed by [____________] (the "Grantor"), whose address is [____________], to and in favor of [____________] (the "Grantee"), whose address is [____________]. Grantor represents that Grantor is the lawful owner of the Property described herein and possesses full legal authority and capacity to make this conveyance.

Where Grantor or Grantee consists of more than one person, the term shall include all such persons collectively and individually. If the Property is marital or community property, the non-titled spouse has joined in the execution of this Deed to release and convey any and all rights, including homestead, dower, curtesy, and community property interests, in and to the Property.

Grantor hereby conveys to Grantee the following described real property situated in the County of [____________], State of [____________] (the "Property"): [INSERT FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION]. This conveyance includes all buildings, improvements, and fixtures situated upon the Property, all appurtenances and hereditaments thereunto belonging, all easements benefiting the Property, and all right, title, and interest of Grantor in and to any streets, alleys, or rights-of-way adjacent to the Property.

The Property is further identified by Assessor's Parcel Number [____________] and is commonly known as [____________]. Grantor warrants that the legal description set forth herein is accurate and complete and that no portion of the Property intended to be conveyed has been omitted from such description.

For and in consideration of [$__________], the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor does hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey, and confirm unto Grantee, and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns forever, the Property, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in any wise belonging, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions set forth in Article VI, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto Grantee, and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns forever.

Grantor, for Grantor and Grantor's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, does hereby covenant, promise, and agree to and with Grantee, and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns, that Grantor shall WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the title to the Property against all lawful claims and demands of all persons whomsoever, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions.

Grantor covenants that, at the time of the execution and delivery of this Deed, Grantor is lawfully seized of an indefeasible estate in fee simple in and to the Property, and that Grantor has good right, full power, and lawful authority to sell, convey, and transfer the same. Grantor warrants that this covenant of seisin is a present covenant that runs with the land and is breached, if at all, at the time of conveyance.

Grantor further covenants that Grantor has not entered into any agreement, contract, or understanding, whether oral or written, that would impair, limit, or restrict Grantor's ability to convey the Property as set forth herein. Grantor represents that no bankruptcy, insolvency, or receivership proceedings are pending or threatened against Grantor that could affect the validity of this conveyance.

Grantor covenants that Grantor has the lawful right and authority to convey the Property and that no consent, approval, waiver, or authorization of any third party, governmental authority, lender, or other person or entity is required to effectuate this conveyance, except as has been obtained and is evidenced in writing prior to the execution of this Deed.

If the Property is subject to any mortgage, deed of trust, or other security instrument containing a due-on-sale clause or similar transfer restriction, Grantor represents that the necessary consent of the holder of such security interest has been obtained, or that such security interest will be satisfied and released of record at or prior to the time of recording of this Deed.

Grantor covenants that the Property is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, charges, assessments, claims, and defects of title whatsoever, except for the following Permitted Exceptions: (a) real property taxes and assessments for the current fiscal year not yet due and payable; (b) easements, covenants, conditions, and restrictions of record as set forth in that certain title commitment or preliminary title report dated [____________], issued by [____________] (the "Title Company"); and (c) [____________].

Grantor shall, at Grantor's sole cost and expense, cause to be released and discharged of record all liens, encumbrances, and defects of title that are not Permitted Exceptions, including without limitation any judgment liens, mechanic's liens, tax liens, and mortgages or deeds of trust, at or prior to the recording of this Deed. Grantor shall indemnify and hold Grantee harmless from any loss, cost, or expense arising from any breach of this covenant.

Grantor covenants that Grantee, and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns, shall peaceably and quietly have, hold, use, occupy, possess, and enjoy the Property, and every part and parcel thereof, without suit, hindrance, molestation, eviction, or disturbance by Grantor or any person or persons lawfully claiming by, through, or under Grantor. This covenant of quiet enjoyment is a future covenant that runs with the land and shall be enforceable by Grantee and Grantee's successors in interest.

In the event of any breach of this covenant, Grantor shall be liable to Grantee for all actual damages sustained, including reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses of litigation incurred in defending Grantee's title and possession. Grantor's liability under this covenant shall not be limited to the consideration paid for the Property and shall extend to all losses proximately caused by the breach.

Grantor covenants that Grantor shall, at any time and from time to time hereafter, upon the reasonable request of Grantee or Grantee's heirs, successors, or assigns, execute, acknowledge, and deliver, or cause to be executed, acknowledged, and delivered, such further instruments, conveyances, and assurances as may be reasonably necessary or desirable to vest in Grantee the full rights intended to be conveyed by this Deed, to correct any errors or deficiencies in this Deed, or to otherwise carry out the purposes and intent of this conveyance.

The obligation under this covenant includes, without limitation, the execution of corrective deeds, affidavits of identity, affidavits of title, lien waivers, and any other documents reasonably required by a title insurance company to issue an owner's policy of title insurance in favor of Grantee, free and clear of all matters other than the Permitted Exceptions. All costs associated with such further assurances shall be borne by Grantor.

This Deed shall be recorded in the official records of the County Recorder for the county in which the Property is situated. Documentary transfer tax in the amount of [$__________], computed on the [full value / full value less liens and encumbrances remaining at the time of sale], shall be paid by [Grantor / Grantee] at the time of recording. Recording fees and all other costs of recording shall be allocated as agreed by the parties in their purchase and sale agreement.

Grantor shall deliver the fully executed and acknowledged original of this Deed to Grantee or to an escrow agent designated by the parties for recording. Title shall pass to Grantee upon delivery of this Deed, and constructive notice shall be imparted upon recording in accordance with the recording acts of the State of [____________].

This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [____________]. The covenants and warranties contained herein shall survive the delivery and recording of this Deed and shall be binding upon Grantor and Grantor's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Grantee and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns.

If any provision of this Deed shall be held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired thereby. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings relating to such conveyance, except for the terms of any separate purchase and sale agreement between the parties.