Deed Types (4)
General Warranty – Guarantees the conveyance of a clear title as well as the grantor’s authority and right to sell the property. If any title issues or illegalities arise, the grantor will be liable to the grantee for any damages.
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Quit Claim – Offers no guarantee from the grantor as to their authority to sell. This type is used in specific situations in which a guarantee is not necessary.
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Special Warranty – Guarantees a limited warranty specific to the time the grantor owned the property but not prior.
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Transfer on Death – Transfers ownership of property without probate.
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Recording
A deed should be filed at the Recorder’s Office in the County where the property is located (See List of County Offices).[1]
Required Disclosure
A mandatory statement of disclosure must be written in all deeds filed in the State of Oregon.[2]
Signing
All deeds that are to be signed in Oregon are to be authorized in the presence of a Notary Public.[3]
Oregon Property Search (4 steps)
Step 1
Go to this public records database and select the county where the real estate is located.
Step 2
For this example we will use Harner County, when you have the selection of links be sure to click the one that will show the Recorder’s information.
Step 3
On the Harner County Property Search Page you will be able to conduct a search by Document Type, the Grantor’s Name, or Block and Lot (Location).
Step 4
After entering your query you will be presented with all matching properties like in the image below.
Simply click on the blue document number and you will be re-directed to all the information about the property.