Updated May 14, 2022
A Minnesota general warranty deed is a legal form designed to allow parties to transfer real estate. A warranty deed comes with a guarantee from the seller that there are no hidden claims to the property and if any arise, the seller is liable to the buyer for them. The buyer is still advised to conduct a thorough title search.
Laws – Chapter 507 – Recording and Filing Conveyances
Signing Requirements – Must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public or other Court Officer before the deed is deemed recordable (M.S.A. § 507.24).
Notices and Disclosures
- eCRV – If the property is valued at more than $3,000, this form must be filed online or obtained from the County Recorder’s Office and completed by the parties.
- Statutory Form – M.S.A. § 507.07
- Well Disclosure Certificate – If the property contains a well, this form must be attached to the deed (M.S.A. § 103I.235).
Recording the Deed
Per M.S.A. § 507.0944, the deed must be filed with any fee(s) with the County Recorder’s Office.