Special Warranty Deed (Limited Warranty Deed)

LIMITED WARRANTY DEED

(Special Warranty Deed)

State of Ohio

Instrument Prepared By:
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After Recording Return To:
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Tax Mailing Address:
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3" TOP MARGIN REQUIRED FOR RECORDER'S USE

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

LIMITED WARRANTY DEED

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

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

ARTICLE I: PARTIES

Section 1.1 Grantor(s)

Name(s): _____________________________________________

Mailing Address:
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Marital Status:
☐ Single
☐ Married (spouse joining to release dower)
☐ Unmarried
☐ Widow/Widower
☐ A _________________ [entity type], organized under the laws of _________________ [state]

Section 1.2 Grantee(s)

Name(s): _____________________________________________

Mailing Address (Required):
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Vesting:
☐ Single
☐ Married, as survivorship tenants (O.R.C. § 5302.20)
☐ Husband and wife, as tenants in common
☐ As joint tenants with right of survivorship (must be expressly stated)
☐ As tenants in common
☐ A _________________ [entity type], organized under the laws of _________________ [state]

ARTICLE II: CONVEYANCE

Section 2.1 Granting Clause (O.R.C. § 5302.07)

The Grantor(s), for valuable consideration paid, GRANT(S), WITH LIMITED WARRANTY COVENANTS, to the above-named Grantee(s), Grantee(s)' successors and assigns forever, the following described real estate:

Section 2.2 Legal Description

SITUATED in the ☐ Township ☐ Village ☐ City of _________________, County of _________________, and State of Ohio:

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

Permanent Parcel Number: _____________________________________________

Prior Instrument Reference: Volume _______, Page _______, or Instrument Number _________________ of the _________________ County Recorder's Office.

Property Address: _____________________________________________

ARTICLE III: LIMITED WARRANTY COVENANTS

Section 3.1 Limited Warranty (O.R.C. § 5302.07)

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 5302.07, the Grantor covenants that the Grantor has done or suffered nothing to encumber the real estate, and that the Grantor WILL WARRANT AND DEFEND the real estate against all persons lawfully claiming by, through, or under the Grantor, but not otherwise.

Section 3.2 Statutory Covenants Implied

By use of the statutory form language "grant, with limited warranty covenants," the following covenants are implied (O.R.C. § 5302.08):

(a) That the Grantor has done nothing to encumber the property; and

(b) That the Grantor will warrant and defend the title against all persons claiming by, through, or under the Grantor, but not otherwise.

Section 3.3 Limitation of Warranty

NOTICE: This is a LIMITED WARRANTY DEED (also known as a Special Warranty Deed). The covenants and warranties contained herein are LIMITED ONLY to claims arising from acts or omissions of the Grantor. This deed does NOT warrant against:

• Title defects existing prior to Grantor's ownership
• Liens or encumbrances created by prior owners
• Claims of persons NOT claiming by, through, or under Grantor

Section 3.4 Statutory References

This conveyance is made pursuant to:

• O.R.C. § 5302.07 (Limited warranty deed form)
• O.R.C. § 5302.08 (Effect of limited warranty covenants)
• O.R.C. § 5301.01 (Recording requirements)
• O.R.C. § 5301.25 (Effect of recording)
• O.R.C. § 322.02 (Conveyance fee)

ARTICLE IV: EXCEPTIONS AND RESERVATIONS

Section 4.1 Subject To

This conveyance is made subject to:

(a) Real property taxes and assessments, both general and special, for the year 20_____ and subsequent years;

(b) All legal highways, public rights-of-way, zoning ordinances, and building codes;

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

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

(e) Rights of parties in possession;

(f) The following specific exceptions:

☐ None

☐ As set forth below:
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ARTICLE V: CONVEYANCE FEE INFORMATION

Section 5.1 Ohio Conveyance Fee

☐ DTE Form 100 (Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement of Value) is attached.

☐ DTE Form 100-EX (Statement of Reason for Exemption from Real Property Conveyance Fee) is attached.

Exemption Claimed (if applicable): _____________________________________________

Section 5.2 Conveyance Fee Calculation

State Conveyance Fee: $1.00 per $1,000.00 of value
County Permissive Fee: Up to $3.00 per $1,000.00 of value (varies by county)
Total Rate in _________________ County: $_______ per $1,000.00

Consideration/Value: $_____________________
Conveyance Fee Due: $_____________________

ARTICLE VI: DOWER RELEASE

Section 6.1 Spousal Joinder (if applicable)

☐ The undersigned spouse of the Grantor joins in this deed for the sole purpose of releasing and waiving all rights of dower in the described real estate, but does not join in the covenants and warranties.

Spouse Name: _____________________________________________

ARTICLE VII: EXECUTION

Section 7.1 Grantor's Signature

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor(s) have executed this Limited Warranty Deed on the date first written above.

GRANTOR(S):

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Signature

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Printed Name

Date: _____________________________________________

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Signature

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Printed Name

Date: _____________________________________________

SPOUSE (releasing dower only):

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Signature

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Printed Name

Date: _____________________________________________

ARTICLE VIII: ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Section 8.1 Ohio Acknowledgment (Individual)

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF _________________

Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared the above-named:

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who acknowledged that he/she/they did sign the foregoing instrument and that the same is his/her/their free act and deed.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at _________________, Ohio, this _____ day of _________________, 20_____.

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Notary Public, State of Ohio

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Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

Section 8.2 Ohio Acknowledgment (Entity)

STATE OF OHIO
COUNTY OF _________________

Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared:

_________________________, the _________________________ [title] of _________________________ [entity name],

who acknowledged that he/she did sign the foregoing instrument on behalf of said entity and that the same is the free act and deed of said entity.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at _________________, Ohio, this _____ day of _________________, 20_____.

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Notary Public, State of Ohio

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Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

Section 8.3 Out-of-State Acknowledgment

STATE OF _________________
COUNTY OF _________________

Before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State (or other officer authorized to take acknowledgments), personally appeared:

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who acknowledged that he/she/they did sign the foregoing instrument and that the same is his/her/their free act and deed.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this _____ day of _________________, 20_____.

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Notary Public

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Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Legal Description of Property:

SITUATED in the ☐ Township ☐ Village ☐ City of _________________, County of _________________, and State of Ohio, and known as being:

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Permanent Parcel Number: _____________________________________________

OHIO RECORDING REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

Recording Requirements

Document Format Requirements

Recording Fees

Ohio Conveyance Fee (O.R.C. § 322.02)

Example: Property value of $250,000 at $4.00 per $1,000 = $1,000 conveyance fee

Required Forms

1. DTE Form 100 - Real Property Conveyance Fee Statement of Value (if taxable transfer)
2. DTE Form 100-EX - Statement of Reason for Exemption (if exempt transfer)

Conveyance Fee Exemptions (O.R.C. § 322.02)

Twenty-five categories of exempt transfers including:

• Transfers to trustees of revocable trusts
• Transfers from revocable trusts to persons who formed the trust
• Transfers to governmental entities
• Transfers to spouses
• Transfers pursuant to court order
• Correction deeds

Important Ohio Requirements

1. County Auditor Approval: All deeds must be approved by the County Auditor BEFORE recording with the County Recorder.

2. Dower Rights: If Grantor is married, spouse must join in the deed to release dower rights (O.R.C. § 5302.20).

3. Preparer Identification: The deed must identify the person who prepared it.

4. Prior Instrument Reference: Include volume/page or instrument number of the deed by which Grantor acquired title.

Important Legal Notes

1. Constructive Notice: Recording provides constructive notice (O.R.C. § 5301.25).

2. Race-Notice State: Ohio is a race-notice state; subsequent bona fide purchasers without notice who record first have priority.

3. Survivorship Tenancy: Must be expressly stated to create survivorship rights (O.R.C. § 5302.20).

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

5. Legal Counsel: Consultation with a licensed Ohio attorney is recommended.

THIS INSTRUMENT PREPARED BY:

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Name

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Address

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Phone

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Ohio Supreme Court Registration Number (if attorney)

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