Prepared by: [NAME, FIRM, ADDRESS]
Return to (after recording): [NAME / FIRM / STREET / CITY-STATE-ZIP]
Mail tax bills to (Grantee): [NAME / STREET / CITY-STATE-ZIP]
Property Address (for Assessor Indexing): [STREET, CITY/TOWN, CT ZIP]
Municipality: [TOWN/CITY], County of [COUNTY], State of Connecticut
Town Clerk’s Use Only: Volume _ / Page _ / Instrument # ____
Connecticut Conveyance Tax: State $_ | Municipal $_
(Check applicable boxes) ☐ OP-236 attached ☐ Conveyance exempt
Date of Deed: [EFFECTIVE DATE] (“Effective Date”)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. Definitions
II. Conveyance & Granting Clause
III. Permitted Encumbrances
IV. Warranty Covenants; Indemnification
V. Real Estate Conveyance Taxes & Filing Duties
VI. Liability Cap
VII. Governing Law; Forum Selection; Injunctive Relief
VIII. General Provisions
IX. Execution & Acknowledgment (Connecticut Form)
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I. DEFINITIONS
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For purposes of this Deed, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
1.1 “Acknowledgment” means the Connecticut notarial acknowledgment meeting Conn. Gen. Stat. ch. 6 requirements, appended in Section IX.
1.2 “Consideration” means the amount set forth in Section II.1.
1.3 “Effective Date” has the meaning stated on page 1.
1.4 “Grantee” means the party identified in Section II.
1.5 “Grantor” means the party identified in Section II.
1.6 “Permitted Encumbrances” has the meaning given in Section III.
1.7 “Property” means the real property described in Exhibit A hereto, together with all improvements, rights, easements and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
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II. CONVEYANCE & GRANTING CLAUSE
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2.1 Grant. FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of [WRITTEN DOLLARS] ($[NUMERICAL]) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged (the “Consideration”), Grantor hereby GRANTS, BARGAINS, SELLS, ALIENS, REMISES, RELEASES, CONVEYS, AND CONFIRMS unto Grantee, WITH WARRANTY COVENANTS, all of Grantor’s right, title and interest in and to the Property.
2.2 Habendum. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property unto Grantee, Grantee’s heirs, successors, and assigns forever, subject only to the Permitted Encumbrances.
[// GUIDANCE: Connecticut recognizes the statutory phrase “with warranty covenants,” which automatically imports the full common-law covenant set under Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 47-36b et seq. No additional wording is legally required, but many practitioners supplement as done in Section IV for clarity.]
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III. PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES
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3.1 The conveyance is made subject solely to the following (collectively, the “Permitted Encumbrances”):
(a) Real property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable;
(b) Building, zoning, environmental, and other governmental laws, ordinances, and regulations;
(c) Easements, covenants, and agreements of record as of the Effective Date that do not, individually or in the aggregate, materially interfere with the current use of the Property;
(d) [OTHER PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS, IF ANY].
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IV. WARRANTY COVENANTS; INDEMNIFICATION
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4.1 Statutory Warranty Covenants. Grantor hereby binds itself and its heirs, successors, and assigns to WARRANT AND DEFEND the title to the Property unto Grantee, its heirs, successors, and assigns forever against the lawful claims and demands of all persons, subject to the Permitted Encumbrances.
4.2 Indemnification. Grantor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grantee from and against any Losses (as defined below) arising out of any breach of Grantor’s statutory warranty covenants, PROVIDED HOWEVER that Grantor’s aggregate liability under this Section IV shall not exceed the Liability Cap defined in Section VI.
4.3 Definition of “Losses.” “Losses” means any final, non-appealable judgment, settlement payment, or direct out-of-pocket cost (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting from a successful claim against title that constitutes a breach of Grantor’s warranty covenants.
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V. REAL ESTATE CONVEYANCE TAXES & FILING DUTIES
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5.1 Taxes. Pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-494 et seq., Grantor [or Grantee] shall complete Form OP-236 and remit all state and municipal conveyance taxes due in connection with this Deed unless an applicable exemption is properly claimed.
5.2 Recording. In accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-5, this Deed shall take effect and be in force as against third parties only upon being duly recorded in the land records of the municipality where the Property is situated. The party responsible for recording (☐ Grantor ☐ Grantee) shall tender the original executed Deed, applicable recording fees, and proof of tax payment to the Town Clerk for indexing.
[// GUIDANCE: Confirm local recording fees and margin requirements (e.g., 3-inch top margin on first page) with the specific Town Clerk before submission.]
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VI. LIABILITY CAP
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6.1 Cap Amount. NOTWITHSTANDING any provision of this Deed to the contrary, the maximum cumulative liability of Grantor to Grantee for breach of any warranty covenant or under the indemnification provided in Section IV shall be limited to the Consideration actually paid for the conveyance of the Property (the “Liability Cap”).
6.2 Survival. The limitations set forth in this Section VI shall survive delivery, recordation, and any subsequent reconveyance.
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VII. GOVERNING LAW; FORUM SELECTION; INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
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7.1 Governing Law. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the real property laws of the State of Connecticut, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
7.2 Forum. The parties irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Connecticut for any action seeking to enforce or interpret this Deed. Arbitration is expressly disclaimed.
7.3 Quiet-Title Relief. Nothing herein shall restrict Grantee’s right to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in the nature of a quiet-title action in accordance with Connecticut law.
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VIII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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8.1 Headings. Headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation.
8.2 Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
8.3 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between Grantor and Grantee with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior understandings.
8.4 Amendments. This Deed may be amended only by a written instrument executed by Grantor and Grantee and recorded in the land records.
8.5 Successors and Assigns. This Deed shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.
8.6 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes under Connecticut law to the extent permitted.
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IX. EXECUTION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Grantor has executed this General Warranty Deed as of the Effective Date first above written.
GRANTOR:
[NAME OF GRANTOR]
By: ______
Name: [PRINTED NAME]
Title/Capacity: [IF ENTITY, TITLE; IF INDIVIDUAL, “Individually”]
GRANTEE (for acknowledgment of receipt only – optional):
[NAME OF GRANTEE]
By: ______
Name: [PRINTED NAME]
Title/Capacity: [IF ENTITY, TITLE; IF INDIVIDUAL, “Individually”]
STATE OF CONNECTICUT )
) ss. [TOWN/CITY] [DATE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY] )
Personally appeared [NAME OF SIGNER], [☐ who is known to me / ☐ who has produced satisfactory evidence of identity], signer and sealer of the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the same to be [his/her/its] free act and deed [and the free act and deed of said entity, duly authorized], before me.
Notary Public / Commissioner of the Superior Court
My Commission Expires: _______
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EXHIBIT A – LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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[Insert metes-and-bounds description, lot and block reference to an approved subdivision map, or other legally sufficient description of the Property.]
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EXHIBIT B – PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES (IF ANY)
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[Attach schedule or mark “None.”]
[// GUIDANCE:
1. Delete Table of Contents header lines before recordation if desired; they are not legally required but may aid internal review.
2. Verify statutory reference accuracy and update municipal conveyance tax rate (which varies by town and, in certain municipalities, may include additional surtaxes).
3. If title insurance is procured, coordinate the listed “Permitted Encumbrances” with Schedule B-II of the title commitment to avoid coverage gaps.
4. If the Grantor is a trust, estate, LLC, or corporation, attach appropriate resolutions, certificates of authority, or trustee’s certificate to satisfy Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-36q authentication requirements.
5. Return stamped original or certified copy to the client promptly after recording to preserve chain-of-title evidence.
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