Iowa General Warranty Deed Form

An Iowa general warranty deed is a legal document that is used to properly convey real estate from a seller to a buyer. This type of deed includes a guarantee from the seller that they own the title free and clear. It is always recommended that the buyer completes a title or property search.

Updated May 19, 2025

Laws

Title XIV (Property) – Chapter 558, Conveyances

Signing Requirements

Must be authorized in the presence of a Notary Public.^[1]

Notices and Disclosures

Required Addendums – Groundwater Hazard Statement (Attachment #1 if necessary) & Declaration of Value.^[2]
Statutory Form – Must contain the language prescribed by the section that relates to deeds.^[3]

Recording the Deed

All filings must be done at the County Recorder’s Office.^[4]

Sources

I.C.A § 558.20
I.C.A. § 558.69
I.C.A. § 558.19(3)
I.C.A. § 558.13