Special Warranty Deed

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

State of Indiana

Prepared By:
_____________________________________________
(Deeds must be prepared by an attorney - IC 33-43-1-8)

After Recording Return To:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

State Parcel Number:
_____________________________________________

2" TOP MARGIN REQUIRED (IC 36-2-11-16.5)

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless required by law. (IC 36-2-11-15)

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

STATE OF INDIANA
COUNTY OF _________________

This Special Warranty Deed is made this _____ day of _________________, 20_____,

ARTICLE I: PARTIES

Section 1.1 Grantor(s)

_____________________________________________
(Name)

of _____________________________________________
(Address)

Marital Status:
☐ A single person
☐ A married person
☐ Husband and wife
☐ An unmarried person
☐ A _________________ [entity type], organized under the laws of _________________ [state]

hereinafter called "GRANTOR"

Section 1.2 Grantee(s)

_____________________________________________
(Name)

Grantee's Address (Required):
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Vesting:
☐ A single person
☐ A married person
☐ Husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety
☐ As joint tenants with right of survivorship, not as tenants in common
☐ As tenants in common
☐ A _________________ [entity type], organized under the laws of _________________ [state]

hereinafter called "GRANTEE"

ARTICLE II: CONVEYANCE

Section 2.1 Granting Clause (IC 32-17-1-2)

WITNESSETH: That the GRANTOR CONVEYS AND SPECIALLY WARRANTS to the GRANTEE, and GRANTEE's heirs and assigns forever, for the sum of $_____________________ (____________________ Dollars) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the following described real estate in _________________ County, Indiana:

Section 2.2 Legal Description

See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

State Parcel Number: _____________________________________________

Property Address: _____________________________________________

ARTICLE III: LIMITED WARRANTY COVENANTS

Section 3.1 Special Warranty

GRANTOR covenants with GRANTEE that:

(a) GRANTOR is lawfully seized of the above-described real estate in fee simple;

(b) GRANTOR has good right and lawful authority to sell and convey the same;

(c) The same is free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, and defects arising by, through, or under GRANTOR (except as noted herein); and

(d) GRANTOR WILL WARRANT AND DEFEND the title to the above-described real estate against all lawful claims of all persons claiming by, through, or under GRANTOR, but against none other.

Section 3.2 Limitation of Warranty

NOTICE: This is a SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED. Although Indiana does not have a statutory form for special warranty deeds, the statutes contain language sufficient for a conveyance in fee simple (IC 32-17-1-2). The covenants in this deed are LIMITED to claims arising from acts or omissions of the GRANTOR. This deed does NOT warrant against:

• Defects in title existing prior to GRANTOR's ownership
• Liens or encumbrances created by prior owners
• Claims of persons NOT claiming by, through, or under GRANTOR

Section 3.3 Statutory References

This conveyance is made pursuant to:

• IC 32-17-1-1 et seq. (Conveyances)
• IC 32-17-1-2 (Statutory form language)
• IC 36-2-11-15, 16 (Recording requirements)
• IC 36-2-11-16.5 (Margin requirements)
• IC 36-2-7-10 (Recording fees)

ARTICLE IV: EXCEPTIONS AND RESERVATIONS

Section 4.1 Subject To

This conveyance is made subject to:

(a) Real property taxes and assessments for the year 20_____ and thereafter, not yet due and payable;

(b) All applicable zoning ordinances, building codes, and governmental regulations;

(c) All restrictions, covenants, conditions, easements, rights-of-way, and reservations of record;

(d) All matters disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property;

(e) Rights of tenants or parties in possession;

(f) The following specific exceptions:

☐ None

☐ As set forth below:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

ARTICLE V: TRANSFER TAX

Section 5.1 Indiana Transfer Tax

Indiana does not impose a state real estate transfer tax.

Recording fees only.

ARTICLE VI: COUNTY AUDITOR ENDORSEMENT

Section 6.1 Auditor's Endorsement

This deed must be submitted to the County Auditor for endorsement for taxation BEFORE recording with the County Recorder.

☐ County Auditor's endorsement obtained

ARTICLE VII: EXECUTION

Section 7.1 Grantor's Signature

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GRANTOR has executed this Special Warranty Deed this _____ day of _________________, 20_____.

GRANTOR(S):

_____________________________________________
Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name (typed/printed below signature - IC 36-2-11-15, 16)

_____________________________________________
Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name (typed/printed below signature - IC 36-2-11-15, 16)

ARTICLE VIII: ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Section 8.1 Indiana Acknowledgment (Individual)

STATE OF INDIANA
COUNTY OF _________________

Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared _________________________, who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Special Warranty Deed this _____ day of _________________, 20_____.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

County of Residence: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

Section 8.2 Indiana Acknowledgment (Entity)

STATE OF INDIANA
COUNTY OF _________________

Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared _________________________, the _________________________ [title] of _________________________ [entity name], who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Special Warranty Deed on behalf of said entity this _____ day of _________________, 20_____.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

County of Residence: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

Section 8.3 Out-of-State Acknowledgment

STATE OF _________________
COUNTY OF _________________

Before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared _________________________, who acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Special Warranty Deed this _____ day of _________________, 20_____.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

ARTICLE IX: PREPARED BY AFFIRMATION

Section 9.1 Preparer Certification (IC 36-2-11-15, 16)

I affirm, under the penalties for perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each Social Security number in this document, unless required by law.

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Preparer

_____________________________________________
Signature of Preparer

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Legal Description of Property:

Situated in _________________ County, State of Indiana:

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

State Parcel Number: _____________________________________________

INDIANA RECORDING REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

Recording Requirements

Recording Fees (IC 36-2-7-10)

All Counties EXCEPT Marion County:

Marion County (Indianapolis):

Oversized Documents: $25.00 first page + $5.00 per additional page (larger than 8.5" x 14")

Transfer Tax

Indiana does not impose a state real estate transfer tax.

Document Format Requirements (IC 36-2-11-16.5)

County Auditor Endorsement

All deeds must be submitted to the County Auditor for endorsement for taxation BEFORE recording. The Auditor verifies parcel numbers and tax information.

Attorney Preparation Requirement

Per IC 33-43-1-8, deeds and other documents involving legal consequences should be prepared by an attorney.

Important Indiana Notes

1. No Transfer Tax: Indiana does not impose a real estate transfer tax.

2. Auditor First: Deed must go to County Auditor BEFORE County Recorder.

3. Names Under Signatures: Names must be typed or printed under all signatures (IC 36-2-11-15, 16).

4. SSN Affirmation: Required statement about redaction of Social Security numbers.

5. Margin Requirements: 2" top and bottom margins on first and last pages; $1.00 penalty per non-conforming page.

6. Attorney Preparation: Deeds should be prepared by an attorney.

7. Title Insurance: Grantees should consider obtaining title insurance.

Who Pays

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

_____________________________________________
Attorney Name

_____________________________________________
Address

_____________________________________________
Phone

_____________________________________________
Indiana Attorney Number

This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consultation with a licensed Indiana attorney is recommended for deed preparation.