Special Warranty Deed

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

State of Wisconsin

This Document Was Drafted By:
_____________________________________________

After Recording Return To:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Parcel Identification Number (PIN):
_____________________________________________

3" x 3" RECORDING AREA FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS' USE

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Document Title: SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED

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

ARTICLE I: PARTIES

Section 1.1 Grantor(s)

BETWEEN:

_____________________________________________
(Name)

of _____________________________________________
(Address)

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

hereinafter called "Grantor"

Section 1.2 Grantee(s)

AND:

_____________________________________________
(Name)

of _____________________________________________
(Address)

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

hereinafter called "Grantee"

ARTICLE II: CONVEYANCE

Section 2.1 Granting Clause

Grantor, for a valuable consideration, CONVEYS AND SPECIALLY WARRANTS to Grantee, the following described real estate in _________________ County, Wisconsin:

Section 2.2 Legal Description

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

Property Address: _____________________________________________

Parcel Identification Number (PIN): _____________________________________________

ARTICLE III: LIMITED WARRANTY COVENANTS

Section 3.1 Special Warranty

By this Deed, the Grantor covenants with the Grantee that:

(a) The Grantor is seized of the above-described premises in fee simple and has good right and power to convey the same;

(b) The premises are free from all encumbrances made or suffered by the Grantor; and

(c) 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 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:

• Wis. Stat. § 706.01 et seq. (Conveyances of real property)
• Wis. Stat. § 706.02 (Formal requisites)
• Wis. Stat. § 706.05 (Recording)
• Wis. Stat. § 59.43(2m) (Recording format standards)
• Wis. Stat. § 77.22 (Real estate transfer fee)

ARTICLE IV: EXCEPTIONS AND RESERVATIONS

Section 4.1 Subject To

This conveyance is made subject to:

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

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

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

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

(e) Rights of parties in possession;

(f) The following specific exceptions:

☐ None

☐ As set forth below:
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

ARTICLE V: REAL ESTATE TRANSFER FEE

Section 5.1 Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Fee (Wis. Stat. § 77.22)

Value/Consideration: $_____________________

Transfer Fee Rate: $0.30 per $100 of value (0.3%)

Transfer Fee Due: $_____________________

Section 5.2 Transfer Return

An Electronic Real Estate Transfer Return receipt accompanies this deed as required by Wis. Stat. § 77.22(1).

☐ Transfer Return Number: _____________________________________________

Section 5.3 Exemptions

☐ This transfer is exempt from the real estate transfer fee per Wis. Stat. § 77.25.

Exemption claimed: _____________________________________________

ARTICLE VI: MARITAL PROPERTY CONSIDERATIONS

Section 6.1 Marital Property Act Statement

☐ This property is individual property of the Grantor.
☐ This property is marital property.
☐ This property is survivorship marital property.
☐ Grantor's spouse joins to convey all interest.

Spouse Joinder (if applicable):

_____________________________________________
Spouse Name

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: _____________________________________________

SPOUSE (if joining):

_____________________________________________
Signature

_____________________________________________
Printed Name

Date: _____________________________________________

ARTICLE VIII: ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Section 8.1 Wisconsin Acknowledgment (Individual)

STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF _________________

Personally came before me this _____ day of _________________, 20_____, the above-named:

_____________________________________________

to me known to be the person(s) who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public, State of Wisconsin

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

Section 8.2 Wisconsin Acknowledgment (Entity)

STATE OF WISCONSIN
COUNTY OF _________________

Personally came before me this _____ day of _________________, 20_____, _________________________, the _________________________ [title] of _________________________ [entity name], to me known to be the person who executed the foregoing instrument on behalf of said entity, and acknowledged the same.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public, State of Wisconsin

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

Section 8.3 Out-of-State Acknowledgment

STATE OF _________________
COUNTY OF _________________

Personally came before me this _____ day of _________________, 20_____, the above-named:

_____________________________________________

to me known to be the person(s) who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged the same.

_____________________________________________
Notary Public

_____________________________________________
Printed Name of Notary

My Commission Expires: _____________________________________________

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION

Legal Description of Property:

Real property situated in _________________ County, Wisconsin:

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

Parcel Identification Number (PIN): _____________________________________________

WISCONSIN RECORDING REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

Recording Requirements

Document Format Requirements (Wis. Stat. § 59.43(2m))

Recording Fees (Wis. Stat. § 59.43)

Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Fee (Wis. Stat. § 77.22)

Example: $250,000 property x 0.003 = $750.00 transfer fee

Transfer Fee Exemptions (Wis. Stat. § 77.25)

Common exemptions include:

• Transfers to governmental entities
• Transfers between spouses
• Transfers to correct errors
• Gifts to children
• Certain trust transfers
• Transfers pursuant to merger/consolidation

Required Accompanying Documents

1. Electronic Real Estate Transfer Return - Receipt must accompany deed (Wis. Stat. § 77.22(1))
2. Transfer Fee - Payment to Register of Deeds
3. Recording Fee - Payment to Register of Deeds

Marital Property Considerations

Wisconsin is a marital property state. Considerations include:

• Individual Property: Acquired before marriage or by gift/inheritance
• Marital Property: Presumed for property acquired during marriage
• Survivorship Marital Property: Automatic survivorship rights

Spouse joinder may be required for conveyance of marital property.

Important Wisconsin Notes

1. Electronic Transfer Return Required: The filled-out Transfer Return, transfer fee calculation, and recording fee must accompany the deed (Wis. Stat. § 77.22(1)).

2. Marital Property: Wisconsin is a marital property state; spousal consent may be required.

3. Format Compliance: Document must comply with 1995 Wisconsin Act 110 format requirements.

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

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

THIS DOCUMENT DRAFTED BY:

_____________________________________________
Name

_____________________________________________
Address

_____________________________________________
Phone

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