Special Warranty Deed

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

State of Minnesota

Drafted By:
_____________________________________________
(Name and Address - Required per Minn. Stat. 507.091)

After Recording Return To:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Tax Statements Should Be Sent To:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Property Identification Number (PIN):
_____________________________________________

SPACE ABOVE FOR RECORDER'S USE

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

eCRV Number (if required): _____________________________________________

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:

This Special Warranty Deed is made on _________________, 20_____,

ARTICLE I: PARTIES

Section 1.1 Grantor(s)

_____________________________________________
(Name)

a ☐ single person ☐ married person ☐ _________________ [entity type]

of _____________________________________________
(Address)

Marital Status (Required for Individual Acknowledgment):
☐ Single
☐ Married
☐ Unmarried
☐ A _________________ [entity type], a _________________ [state] _________________ [entity form]

Section 1.2 Grantee(s)

_____________________________________________
(Name)

of _____________________________________________
(Address)

Vesting:
☐ A single person
☐ Husband and wife, as joint tenants
☐ As joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common
☐ As tenants in common
☐ A _________________ [entity type], a _________________ [state] _________________ [entity form]

ARTICLE II: CONVEYANCE

Section 2.1 Granting Clause

For valuable consideration, Grantor hereby CONVEYS AND SPECIALLY WARRANTS to the above-named Grantee(s), and Grantee(s)' heirs and assigns forever, the following described real property in _________________ County, Minnesota:

Section 2.2 Legal Description

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

Property Address: _____________________________________________

Property Identification Number (PIN): _____________________________________________

ARTICLE III: LIMITED WARRANTY COVENANTS

Section 3.1 Special Warranty

By this deed, the Grantor conveys to the Grantee and SPECIALLY WARRANTS that:

(a) The Grantor is lawfully seized of the above-described real property;

(b) The Grantor has good right and lawful authority to convey the same;

(c) The property is free from all encumbrances made or suffered by the Grantor; and

(d) The Grantor WILL WARRANT AND DEFEND the title to said premises against the lawful claims of all persons claiming by, through, or under the Grantor, but against none other.

Section 3.2 Limitation of Warranty

NOTICE: This is a SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED. The covenants contained herein are LIMITED to claims arising from the acts or omissions of the Grantor during Grantor's period of ownership. 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:

• Minn. Stat. § 507.01 et seq. (Conveyance of real property)
• Minn. Stat. § 507.07 (Warranty and quitclaim deeds)
• Minn. Stat. § 507.24 (Acknowledgment requirements)
• Minn. Stat. § 507.091 (Drafter identification)
• Minn. Stat. § 507.093 (Document standards)
• Minn. Stat. § 287.21 et seq. (Deed tax)

ARTICLE IV: EXCEPTIONS AND RESERVATIONS

Section 4.1 Subject To

This conveyance is made subject to:

(a) Real property taxes payable in 20_____ and subsequent years;

(b) All applicable zoning laws, ordinances, and regulations;

(c) All covenants, conditions, restrictions, declarations, easements, and reservations of record;

(d) All matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey;

(e) Rights of parties in possession;

(f) The following specific exceptions:

☐ None

☐ As set forth below:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

ARTICLE V: DEED TAX

Section 5.1 Minnesota State Deed Tax (Minn. Stat. § 287.21)

State Deed Tax Rate: 0.0034 (0.34%) of net consideration

Net Consideration/Purchase Price: $_____________________

State Deed Tax Due: $_____________________

Section 5.2 Deed Tax for Low Consideration

☐ If consideration is $3,000 or less: Minimum deed tax of $1.70 applies
Write on deed: "Total consideration for this transfer is $3,000 or less"

Section 5.3 Agricultural Conservation Fee

An Agricultural Conservation Fee of $5.00 is due on any transfer where State Deed Tax is payable (Minn. Stat. § 40A.152).

Section 5.4 eCRV Requirement

☐ An Electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value (eCRV) is required for transfers over $3,000 (Minn. Stat. § 272.115).

eCRV Number: _____________________________________________

ARTICLE VI: WELL DISCLOSURE

Section 6.1 Well Certificate (if applicable)

☐ No well on the property
☐ Well disclosure certificate attached (Minn. Stat. § 103I.235)
☐ Well certificate previously recorded: Document No. _____________

ARTICLE VII: EXECUTION

Section 7.1 Grantor's Signature

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor(s) have executed this Special Warranty Deed.

GRANTOR(S):

_____________________________________________
Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name

Date: _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________
Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name

Date: _____________________________________________

ARTICLE VIII: ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Section 8.1 Minnesota Acknowledgment (Individual)

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF _________________

This instrument was acknowledged before me on _________________, 20_____, by _____________________________________________

☐ who is personally known to me, OR
☐ who produced _________________________ as identification.

Marital Status: _____________________________________________

_____________________________________________
Notary Public

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL/STAMP]

Section 8.2 Minnesota Acknowledgment (Entity)

STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF _________________

This instrument was acknowledged before me on _________________, 20_____, by _________________________, as _________________________ [title] of _________________________ [entity name], a _________________________ [entity type], on behalf of said entity.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL/STAMP]

Section 8.3 Out-of-State Acknowledgment

STATE OF _________________
COUNTY OF _________________

This instrument was acknowledged before me on _________________, 20_____, by _________________________.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL/STAMP]

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Legal Description of Property:

Real property situated in _________________ County, Minnesota:

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Property Identification Number (PIN): _____________________________________________

MINNESOTA RECORDING REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

Recording Requirements

Document Standards (Minn. Stat. § 507.093)

Recording Fees (Minn. Stat. § 357.18)

Note: Fees vary by county. Contact specific County Recorder for current schedule.

Minnesota State Deed Tax (Minn. Stat. § 287.21)

Example: $300,000 sale x 0.0034 = $1,020.00 deed tax

Agricultural Conservation Fee

eCRV Requirement (Minn. Stat. § 272.115)

An Electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value must be filed with the Minnesota Department of Revenue for any transfer where consideration exceeds $3,000.

• Obtain eCRV number from Minnesota DOR
• eCRV number must appear on deed when presented for recording

Well Certificate Requirement (Minn. Stat. § 103I.235)

For warranty deeds completing a Contract for Deed:

• Well statement signed by buyers, OR
• Well Certificate with $50.00 fee

Important Minnesota Notes

1. Joint Tenancy: Must be expressly stated to create right of survivorship.

2. Delinquent Taxes: Properties with delinquent taxes may not be transferred (Minn. Stat. § 272.12).

3. Drafter Identification: Name and address of person who drafted document required (Minn. Stat. § 507.091).

4. Marital Status: Required in acknowledgment for individuals.

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

6. Legal Counsel: Consultation with a licensed Minnesota attorney is recommended.

THIS DOCUMENT DRAFTED BY (Minn. Stat. § 507.091):

_____________________________________________
Name

_____________________________________________
Address

_____________________________________________
Phone

This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a licensed Minnesota attorney before using this form.