Deed Types (4)
General Warranty – This type of deed comes with a guarantee that there are no title “defects” or barriers to the grantee owning the entire property outright.
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Quit Claim – This is used to transfer property with no warranty. In other words, the grantor transfers to the grantee only the interest they own in the property.
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Special Warranty – This type of deed comes with a partial guarantee, namely that the grantor guarantees that there are no title issues while he owned the property.
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Transfer on Death – This type of deed allows a grantor to transfer title to a property outside of a probate court.
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Checklist
Checklist – Use to ensure that all documents are completed by the preparer for filing.
eCRV
eCRV – Known as the “Certificate of Real Estate Value”, is for all properties worth equal or more than $3,000. It can be submitted online or you can use the physical form (See Sample) which may be obtained at your local Recorder’s office.
Recording
All deeds must be filed with the County Recorder’s Office in the area of the property’s location.[1]
Signing
All deeds are to be signed by the Grantor(s) along with a Notary Public present.[2]
Well Disclosure Certificate
Well Disclosure Certificate – If the property has a well then the Well Disclosure Certificate must be attached to the deed (or Filed Electronically).[3]
Minnesota Property Search (4 steps)
Step 1
First, go to the Registrar of Titles page in the county in which the property is located.
Step 3
Click on “RecordEASE – land records search” on the left-hand column.
Step 4
You will then need to subscribe as follows:
- Complete the agreement (PDF) — for help, see the agreement instructions (PDF)
- Sign and date two copies
- Complete the contact form (PDF)
- Submit the completed agreement and contact form to:
Hennepin County Recorder/Registrar of Titles
Attn: RecordEASE Web Customer Service
A-500 Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55487
The Registrar will then provide you with username and password to access the site.