What is grant deed?
A Grant Deed is a legal document used in real estate transactions to transfer ownership of a property from the seller (grantor) to the buyer (grantee). It contains a promise that the property has not been sold to someone else and is free from any undisclosed encumbrances, except those explicitly stated in the deed. Unlike a Warranty Deed, a Grant Deed does not provide the buyer with any warranty against the title defects arising before the seller owned the property, but it does guarantee that the seller has not encumbered the property during their period of ownership and that they hold the title to the property. The deed must be signed by the grantor and typically requires notarization to be valid. Once executed, the Grant Deed is recorded with the county recorder's office to make the transfer of ownership public record, ensuring the legal transfer of the property rights to the grantee. This document is crucial for the conveyance process, offering a balance of protection to the buyer while limiting the seller's liability.
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Most counties require some kind of ancillary form to be filled out and sent in with a template. If their required form is not received, your deed will not be recorded and will be sent back. Your order includes all required state and county forms to make sure you have all of the required forms before you send your deed into record. And don't forget, data entered in the deed will automatically transfer to the required forms (where available). Once your documents are notarized, you will need to send them to the recording office.
Polk, Iowa Recording office Information
Once your documents are notarized, you will need to send them to the recording office.
- Recording fees and transfer tax can be paid with one check
- Payee: Polk County Recorder
- Address: See mailing and physical address
515-286-3160 
515-323-5393 
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Additional taxes and fees may be required by a governmental agency when a deed is recorded if the property transfer is not exempt. Government agencies have the right to assess and/or reassess a property for additional taxes and fees pursuant to any transactions that involve a transfer of ownership even between the same parties.
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A quitclaim deed is used to add or remove someone's name on the title where they are simple changes with no guarantees on the title and transfer. Some states may record them but they may not be recognized as a valid transfer. A warranty deed provides greater protection as it contains language that makes promises regarding the conveyance of ownership along with any rights the property has with it.
A new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
If an attorney was used for the divorce, you may want to verify if the attorney has already followed-through with the recording of the new deed. If not, a new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
Since the person(s) stated on the deed is now deceased, the property will have to go through probate and be awarded by the court. You will need to contact a probate attorney for further assistance.
Since the person(s) stated on the deed is now deceased, the property will have to go through probate and be awarded by the court. You will need to contact a probate attorney for further assistance.
Depending on the state, an Affidavit Terminating Joint Tenancy will need to be prepared and recorded with the county recorders office. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
A new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
A new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.
A new deed will need to be prepared and recorded with the county. We would be happy to assist you; to begin the process, we will need to obtain additional information from you via phone.