Special Warranty Deed

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Prepared By and Return To:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Uniform Parcel Identifier:
_____________________________________________

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

This Deed, Made the _____ day of _________________, A.D. 20_____

ARTICLE I: PARTIES

Section 1.1 Grantor(s)

BETWEEN:

_____________________________________________
(Name)

of _____________________________________________
(Address)

☐ Municipality of _________________, County of _________________, Pennsylvania
☐ State of _________________

hereinafter called the Grantor

Marital Status:
☐ An individual
☐ Husband and wife
☐ An unmarried individual
☐ A _________________ [entity type], a _________________ [state] _________________ [entity form]

Section 1.2 Grantee(s)

AND:

_____________________________________________
(Name)

of _____________________________________________
(Address)

☐ Municipality of _________________, County of _________________, Pennsylvania
☐ State of _________________

hereinafter called the Grantee

Vesting:
☐ An individual
☐ Husband and wife, as tenants by the entireties
☐ 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

WITNESSETH, That the said Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum of $_____________________ (____________________ Dollars) lawful money of the United States of America, unto the Grantor well and truly paid by the said Grantee, at or before the sealing and delivery hereof, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, has GRANTED AND CONVEYED, and by these presents does GRANT AND CONVEY, with Special Warranty, unto the said Grantee, Grantee's heirs and assigns:

Section 2.2 Legal Description

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, SITUATE in the ☐ Township ☐ Borough ☐ City of _________________, County of _________________, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, bounded and described as follows:

See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.

Being known as: _____________________________________________

Uniform Parcel Identifier (UPI): _____________________________________________

Being the same premises which: _____________________________________________
(Prior deed reference - grantor from whom title was derived, deed book, page)

ARTICLE III: LIMITED WARRANTY COVENANTS

Section 3.1 Special Warranty

AND the said Grantor, for Grantor, Grantor's heirs, executors, and administrators, does covenant, promise, and agree, to and with the said Grantee, Grantee's heirs and assigns, that the Grantor has not done or suffered to be done any act, matter or thing whatsoever, whereby the above-described and hereby granted premises, or any part thereof, is, are, or shall or may be, impeached, charged, or encumbered in title, charge, estate, or otherwise howsoever.

Section 3.2 Limitation of Warranty

NOTICE: This is a SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED. The covenants contained herein are LIMITED to claims arising from acts or omissions of the Grantor during Grantor's period of ownership. The Grantor does NOT warrant against:

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

This deed does NOT contain the full covenants of a general warranty deed.

Section 3.3 Statutory References

This conveyance is made pursuant to:

• 21 P.S. § 1 (Statutory form of deed)
• 21 P.S. § 2 (Effect of "grant and convey")
• 21 P.S. § 351 et seq. (Recording requirements)
• 72 P.S. § 8101-C et seq. (Realty transfer tax)

ARTICLE IV: EXCEPTIONS AND RESERVATIONS

Section 4.1 Subject To

UNDER AND SUBJECT, nevertheless, to:

(a) Real estate taxes for the year 20_____ and thereafter;

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

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

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

(e) Rights of parties in possession;

(f) Any state of facts which an inspection or survey would reveal;

(g) The following specific exceptions:

☐ None

☐ As set forth below:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
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ARTICLE V: REALTY TRANSFER TAX

Section 5.1 Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax (72 P.S. § 8101-C)

Consideration: $_____________________

State Transfer Tax: 1% of consideration = $_____________________

Local Transfer Tax: _____% of consideration = $_____________________
(Varies by municipality/school district - typically 1% total)

Total Transfer Tax Due: $_____________________

Section 5.2 Statement of Value

☐ REV-183 (Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value) is attached hereto.

☐ This transfer is exempt from transfer tax. Exemption claimed per 72 P.S. § 8102-C.3:
_____________________________________________

Section 5.3 Philadelphia Transfer Tax (if applicable)

☐ Not Applicable - Property not in Philadelphia

☐ Applicable - Philadelphia Realty Transfer Tax Rate: 3.578% (effective July 1, 2025)
Philadelphia Transfer Tax Due: $_____________________

ARTICLE VI: EXECUTION

Section 6.1 Habendum Clause

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said lot or piece of ground above described with the messuages or tenements thereon erected, hereditaments, and premises hereby granted, or mentioned and intended so to be, with the appurtenances, unto the said Grantee, Grantee's heirs and assigns, to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said Grantee, Grantee's heirs and assigns forever.

Section 6.2 Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Grantor has hereunto set Grantor's hand and seal the day and year first above written.

Sealed and Delivered in the Presence of:

_____________________________________________
Witness

GRANTOR(S):

_____________________________________________ (SEAL)
Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name

_____________________________________________ (SEAL)
Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name

ARTICLE VII: ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Section 7.1 Pennsylvania Acknowledgment (Individual)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF _________________

On this the _____ day of _________________, 20_____, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared:

_____________________________________________

known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

Section 7.2 Pennsylvania Acknowledgment (Entity)

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF _________________

On this the _____ day of _________________, 20_____, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared:

_________________________, who acknowledged himself/herself to be the _________________________ [title] of _________________________ [entity name], and that he/she, as such officer, being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument for the purposes therein contained by signing the name of the entity by himself/herself as such officer.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

Section 7.3 Out-of-State Acknowledgment

STATE OF _________________
COUNTY OF _________________

On this the _____ day of _________________, 20_____, before me, the undersigned officer, personally appeared:

_____________________________________________

known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

ARTICLE VIII: ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION

Section 8.1 Certification (Required by 21 P.S. § 351.1)

I, _________________________, Esquire, hereby certify that this deed was prepared by me or under my supervision.

_____________________________________________
Signature of Attorney

_____________________________________________
Attorney Registration Number

- OR -

I hereby certify that this instrument was prepared by one of the parties named in this instrument.

_____________________________________________
Signature of Party

_____________________________________________
Printed Name

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Legal Description of Property:

ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground SITUATE in the ☐ Township ☐ Borough ☐ City of _________________, County of _________________, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Uniform Parcel Identifier (UPI): _____________________________________________

PENNSYLVANIA RECORDING REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

Recording Requirements

Recording Fees (Vary by County)

Example (Chester County):

• First page: $70.50
• Additional pages: $2.00 each

Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax

Special Rates:

• Philadelphia (effective July 1, 2025): 3.578%
• Malvern/Tredyffrin (Chester Co.): 1.5% local
• Coatesville (Chester Co.): 2.5% local

Transfer Tax Exemptions (72 P.S. § 8102-C.3)

Common exemptions include:

• Transfers between spouses, parent/child, grandparent/grandchild, siblings
• One-time transfer between former spouses
• Transfers to governmental bodies
• Transfers to certain religious, charitable, or educational organizations
• Transfers to confirm title already vested
• Transfers to trusts under certain conditions

Required Accompanying Documents

1. REV-183 - Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value
2. Checks - Separate checks for:
   - State Transfer Tax
   - Municipal Transfer Tax
   - Recording Fees

Note: Payment by credit card or cash typically not accepted for transfer tax.

Document Format Requirements

• Paper size: 8.5" x 11" or 8.5" x 14"
• Margins: Adequate for recording
• Ink: Black or blue ink
• Original documents required
• Acknowledgment must include county, state, date, names, and notary details
• Seal word required after grantor signature

Important Legal Notes

1. Attorney Preparation: Pennsylvania deeds should be prepared by or under supervision of an attorney, or by a party to the deed.

2. Common Level Ratio: For 2025-2026, use applicable Common Level Ratio from PA Department of Revenue.

3. Tenants by the Entireties: Available for married couples - provides creditor protection.

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

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

THIS DEED PREPARED BY:

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Name

_____________________________________________
Address

_____________________________________________
Phone

_____________________________________________
PA Attorney Registration Number (if applicable)

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