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What Is the Strongest Type of Deed? For real estate buyers, a general warranty deed provides greater protection than any other type of deed. While it's the best deed for the grantee, it gives the grantor the most liability.

How can I obtain a copy of my deed? You can request a copy from our office in person or by mail. Copies are $1.00 per page. If mailing your request, please enclose the appropriate fee for the copy and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

When committing to a general warranty deed, the seller is promising there are no liens against the property, and if there were, the seller would compensate the buyer for those claims. Mainly for this reason, general warranty deeds are the most commonly used type of deed in real estate sales.

Under Utah law, a quitclaim deed only transfers whatever rights the grantor has to the property. If the grantor has no rights to the property, then no rights are transferred by a quitclaim deed. If the grantor has valid title rights to the property, then those rights are legally transferred to the grantee.

Warranty deeds are the safer option when buying property versus simply transferring ownership. Most buyers will want this option. If it is discovered that the seller did not have complete ownership of the property, the buyer can sue for breach of warranty.

The legal description of the property, names and addresses of the grantor and grantee, the monies due to the grantor, and the notarized signature of the grantor are the minimum requirements for all counties though, some may vary in both the submission requirements and the fees due.