Updated April 07, 2022
A Utah general warranty deed is a document that allows a seller to convey real property to a buyer and guarantees that the title will be transferred without any defects, liens, or encumbrances. The form must contain the words “conveys and warrants.” Once the form has been completed by the seller (grantor) and buyer (grantee), it must be signed with a Notary Public acting as a witness. Finally, it must be submitted to the Recorder’s Office where the property is located.
Laws – Title 57 (Real Estate), Chapter 1 – Conveyances
Signing Requirements – Must be signed with the grantor(s) in the presence of a Notary Public (U.C.A. 1953 § 57-3-101).
Notices and Disclosures
- Statutory Form – U.C.A. 1953 § 57-1-12
- Water Rights Addenda– Required to be filed alongside the warranty deed when recording (U.C.A. 1953 § 57-3-109).
Recording the Deed
The deed must be submitted and filed with the County Recorder’s Office (See County List).