Deed Types (3)
General Warranty – A general warranty transfers property with a guarantee from the grantor that the title is clear and that they have the legal authority to sell.
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Quit Claim – A quitclaim deed transfers property without a guarantee from the seller that they have a clear title to the property.
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Special Warranty – A special warranty provides a limited warranty, with the grantor guaranteeing that namely that they have not transferred any interest in the property during their ownership.
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Consideration Certificate
Consideration Certificate – Per Kentucky law, all deeds must have this form attached.[1]
Recording
All deeds must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office in the jurisdiction where the property is located.
Signing
All deeds must be signed in the presence of either two (2) subscribing witnesses or a notary public.[2]
Kentucky Property Search (4 steps)
Kentucky Property Search (4 steps)When purchasing real estate, it is important that you, as the buyer, know exactly what rights to the property you are purchasing. In order to find out, a thorough property search is recommended whereby you go back through the records of the property looking at each transfer. This is a way to find out if there are any easements or undischarged mortgages. There are different options for searching depending on which county you are in. Some counties require you to go in person to the county clerk’s office, while others have online search capability. Here is a link to the County Clerks’ Contact Information so you can call to find out what options they have.
As an Example: Below shows how to start a property search in only Boone County, Kentucky.
Step 1
Go to the county clerk’s website.
Step 2
Hover your cursor above “LAND & LEGAL RECORDS” and select “LAND RECORDS” from the list of available options.
Step 3
Before you can commence a search, you will have to become a subscriber to their search engine by clicking on “sign up page.”
Step 4
Sign up for a subscription by selecting either “One Day Pass” or “Signup Today!” Navigate through the subsequent pages to create your account. You may then perform your land records search.
