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In Utah, ownership of real property, land and water rights, is transferred by a written and signed conveyance typically a deed. Prescribed forms of Quit Claim, special warranty and Warranty deeds are found in the Utah Code, ?see UCA §57-1-12, 12.5 and 13. (A copy of these forms is included in the seminar materials.)

While the seller in a Warranty Deed must defend the title against all other claims and compensate the buyer for any unsettled debts or damages, the seller in a Special Warranty Deed is only responsible for debts and problems accrued or caused during his ownership of the property.

A Utah general warranty deed is a document that allows a seller to convey real property to a buyer and guarantees that the title will be transferred without any defects, liens, or encumbrances.

A Utah warranty deed must meet the requirements that apply to other Utah deed forms. These requirements include a valid legal description, statement of consideration, and a description of the manner in which co-owners will hold title, font size and page format requirements, and signature and notarization requirements.

To be effective, the current owner or owners (grantors) must sign and notarize the deed. There is ordinarily no requirement for the grantees to sign the deed. File the Deed with the County. The deed must be recorded in the land records in the county recorder's office in the county where the property is located.

(2) A special warranty deed when executed as required by law shall have the effect of: (a) a conveyance in fee simple to the grantee, the grantee's heirs, and assigns, of the property named in the special warranty deed, together with all the appurtenances, rights, and privileges belonging to the property; and (b) a ...