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Warranty Deed Rules and Requirements The name and address of the individual who prepared the deed. The name and address of the current owner (also called the grantor) The name and address of the new owner (also called the grantee) Original signature of the grantor (note: the grantee does not need to sign the deed)

Although you can make a quitclaim deed yourself, we suggest hiring a real estate lawyer to ensure your deed is done right and meets the legal and filing requirements for Flordia and the local country recorders office where the property is located.

A warranty deed does not actually prove ownership of a property. The best way to establish ownership is through a title search, which examines public records to determine if any liens, third-party claims, or other issues could affect ownership.

Florida law requires, among other things, that warranty deeds be signed by the grantor (owner) and witnessed by two witnesses. It should be recorded in the county where the property is located.

A statutory form for a warranty deed is provided in section 689.02 of the Florida Statutes. The grantor to a warranty deed offers a covenant of full warranty to the title of the land being conveyed, and will defend the same against the lawful claims of all persons (689.02).

If money is changing hands?such as when real estate is being sold?deeds will usually list a nominal amount of consideration (e.g., $10.00) or list the actual purchase price of the property. And some states, including Alabama and Michigan, require that the consideration be clearly stated.