Updated May 14, 2022
A Nebraska general warranty deed is a legal document used to transfer property in Nebraska from a seller to a buyer. The deed is called a “warranty” deed because it comes with a warranty from the grantor that he or she has the legal authority to sell the property and that the property has no hidden interests or encumbrances. It is still advisable for the buyer to conduct a thorough title search.
Laws – Chapter 76 (Real Property), Article 2. Conveyances
Signing Requirements – Must be signed in the presence of a Notary Public (Neb. Rev. St. §§ 76-211, 76-216).
Notices and Disclosures
Real Estate Transfer Statement (Form 521) – Required by the grantee in order to process the deed at the recorder’s office.
Recording the Deed
Per Neb. Rev. St. § 76-238, the deed must be filed with the Register of Deeds in the county where the real estate is located.