Register of Deeds Forms

Certificate of Exemption--Documentary Stamp Tax (5b)

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NOTE: All deeds must contain a full, current legal description of the property, name of the party transferring the property (grantor), name of the party receiving the property (grantee) and must be signed by grantor(s) and notarized. To complete the transfer, the deed must be recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds of the county where the property is located. All deeds also require a Form 521 - Real Estate Transfer Statement.

Warranty Deed: A warranty deed is the legal instrument that transfers title (ownership) or an interest in real property to another person.

Grantor: The person who is transferring title to the property
Grantee: Person who is receiving title to the property

Survivorship Warranty Deed: A survivorship warranty deed is the legal instrument that creates a joint tenancy between two or more grantees. Upon the death of one of the grantees, his or her interest in the property will pass to the surviving grantee(s) automatically when a death certificate is recorded. This type of deed often is used by property owners who want to ensure their property will go directly to the surviving owner(s).

Grantor: The person who is transferring title to the property
Grantee: Person who is receiving title to the property

Quit Claim Deed: A quitclaim deed is the legal instrument through which the grantor transfers his or her interest (if any) to another person called the grantee.

Grantor: The person who is transferring title to the property
Grantee: Person who is receiving title to the property

General Death Certificate Cover Sheet: A cover sheet is required when filing a certified copy of a Death Certificate. This will give information on to whom and where the document is to be returned after filing, and the legal description(s) of the property to be filed against.

Death Certificate Pursuant to a Transfer on Death Deed Cover Sheet: A cover sheet is required to be filed with a copy of a Death Certificate conveying real estate pursuant to a previously recorded transfer on death deed. A Form 521 - Real Estate Transfer Statement is also required.

Construction Lien: A construction lien is the legal instrument in which a claim is made against a property by a contractor, or other professional, who has supplied labor and/or materials for work on that property. The claimant must send a copy of the recorded lien to the property owner within 10 days of recording the lien.

Release of Construction Lien: A release of a construction lien is the legal instrument in which a Contractor, or other professional, who recorded a construction lien, confirms he or she has released the previously recorded lien on the property.