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New Jersey General Warranty Deed Form

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Updated May 19, 2025

A New Jersey general warranty deed conveys property in "fee simple," giving the new owner (or grantee) the cleanest type of title available and protection from any liens or encumbrances. The form is signed when the money is transferred to the seller (or grantor).

Laws

Title 46 (Property), Chapter 46:4 – Short Form Deed

Signing Requirements

The seller is required to authorize this form in the presence of a Notary Public.^[1]

Recording the Deed

The deed must be filed with the County Clerk’s Office.

Statutory Form

The deed must contain the phrase “that he will warrant generally the property hereby conveyed”.^[2]

Sources

New Jersey General Warranty Deed Form