A Florida Warranty Deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real estate from one party to another. This deed provides a guarantee that the title is free of any liens or encumbrances and that the granter (seller) has the right to transfer the title to the grantee (buyer). The deed must be signed, notarized, and recorded in the public records of the county where the property is located. There are two types of Florida Warranty Deeds: a General Warranty Deed and a Special Warranty Deed. A General Warranty Deed provides the grantee with the highest degree of protection, as it guarantees that the title is free of any liens or encumbrances and that the granter has the right to transfer the title. The Special Warranty Deed, however, only guarantees that the title has been free from any liens or encumbrances since the granter acquired the title.