Types of Deeds

Quit Claim Deed- A Quit Claim Deed is an instrument which purports to convey the land owner's present interest in a parcel of land, though not necessarily the land itself.

Warranty Deed- A warranty deed is an instrument, which conveys the land itself and in addition contains assurances or guarantees by the grantor that the deed conveys a good and marketable title. A Warranty Deed conveys any acquired interest of the grantor in the land.

Special Warranty Deed- A Special Warranty Deed is one in which the grantor conveys the land itself and in addition covenants only against lawful claims of a person claiming by and through the grantor.

Deed of Bargain and Sale- A Deed of Bargain and Sale which conveys the land itself and not the grantor's interest alone. It differs from a Warranty Deed in that it does not contain any covenants.

Special Forms of the Above Deeds:

Tax Deed- A Tax Deed is a deed by which a county or state conveys a title to land which is acquired by reason of a tax lien foreclosure.

Sheriff's Deed- A Sheriff's Deed is a deed whereby a sheriff, ordinarily pursuant to a court order, coveys an interest acquired by such means as levy of execution, mortgage foreclosure, mechanic's lien foreclosure, and similar procedures.

Fiduciary and Representative Deed- Fiduciary and Representatives Deeds include deeds from executors, administrators, personal representatives, trustee, referees, and other similar capacities. Generally, they are treated as Quit Claim Deeds.

Deed of Gift- A Deed of Gift is a deed without consideration or for consideration of love and affection.

Deed of Release- A Deed of Release is a deed given for the specific purpose of releasing property from an encumbrance such as a mortgage, easement, lease, or a condition.

Trust Deed- Trust Deed is a term which is used in two senses. In the first usage, it is a document which creates a trust or by which property is transferred to a trust. In the second usage of the term "Trust Deed" or "Deed of Trust", it is a species of mortgage used in some states instead of the term "mortgage", and in other states it denominates a security instrument in situations where a debt has been divided up and sold, as in the case of the sale of bond for which the security is real property.

Personal Representative Deed- After appointment and issuance of letters testamentary from a probate court, the appointed party has the power to collect, preserve, and dispose of decedent real property located withing the jurisdiction of the appointing probate court. Generally, these deeds are treated as Quit Claim Deeds.