General Warranty Deed

GENERAL WARRANTY DEED

Commonwealth of Kentucky

RECORDING INFORMATION

(Reserve space for County Clerk's recording stamp)

AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

PROPERTY TAX MAILING ADDRESS (KRS 382.135):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

PREPARATION STATEMENT (KRS 382.335):
This instrument was prepared by: [________________________________], Esq.
[________________________________] (Law Firm)
[________________________________] (Address)

REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX CERTIFICATION (KRS 142.050):
"Real estate transfer tax of $[________] is due and payable. Tax computed on the consideration of $[________]."

☐ Exempt under KRS 142.050(7), subdivision [____]: [________________________________]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Definitions
2. Granting Clause
3. Warranty Covenants
4. Indemnification
5. Risk Allocation
6. Miscellaneous Provisions
7. Execution and Acknowledgment
8. Exhibit A — Legal Description

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Grantor" — [________________________________], whose mailing address is [________________________________].

1.2 "Grantee" — [________________________________], whose mailing address is [________________________________].

1.3 "Property" — The real property located in [________________________________] County, Kentucky, more particularly described in Exhibit A, together with all appurtenant rights, easements, hereditaments, and improvements.

1.4 "Consideration" — $[________] ([________________________________] Dollars), receipt and sufficiency acknowledged.

1.5 "Effective Date" — [________________________________], being the date of delivery to the County Clerk for recording.

1.6 "Recording Office" — Office of the [________________________________] County Clerk, Commonwealth of Kentucky.

2. GRANTING CLAUSE

FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the Consideration and the covenants herein, Grantor hereby CONVEYS, GRANTS, BARGAINS, SELLS, AND WARRANTS unto Grantee, in fee simple, the Property:

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same, together with all the tenements, hereditaments, easements, rights, privileges, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, unto Grantee and Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns forever.

Prior Reference: Being the same premises conveyed to Grantor by [________________________________] dated [________________________________], recorded in Deed Book [____], Page [____] in the [________________________________] County Clerk's Office.

3. WARRANTY COVENANTS

3.1 Full Warranty

Grantor warrants that Grantor is lawfully seized of the Property in fee simple, has good right and lawful authority to convey the same, and will defend the title to the Property against all lawful claims whatsoever.

3.2 Specific Covenants

Grantor expressly covenants with Grantee:

(a) Covenant of Seisin — Grantor is lawfully seized and possessed of the Property in fee simple.

(b) Covenant of Right to Convey — Grantor has full right, power, and authority to convey the Property.

(c) Covenant Against Encumbrances — The Property is free from all encumbrances, except:

• Real property taxes not yet due;
• Easements, restrictions, and conditions of record;
• Matters disclosed by survey or inspection;
• Additional exceptions: [________________________________]

(d) Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment — Grantee shall quietly and peaceably have, hold, and enjoy the Property without interruption by Grantor or any person lawfully claiming through Grantor.

(e) Covenant of Further Assurances — Grantor shall execute and deliver such additional instruments as may be reasonably necessary to perfect Grantee's title.

4. INDEMNIFICATION

Grantor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grantee from and against any loss, cost, or expense (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from a breach of the foregoing covenants, provided that Grantor's aggregate liability under this Deed shall not exceed the Consideration actually paid (see Section 5.1).

5. RISK ALLOCATION

5.1 Liability Cap

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Grantor's maximum aggregate liability for any claim arising under this Deed shall not exceed the Consideration.

5.2 Injunctive Relief

Grantee's right to seek injunctive or equitable relief, including a quiet-title action, is expressly preserved.

5.3 Survival

The covenants and indemnities in Sections 3 and 4 survive delivery of this Deed and run with the land.

6. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

6.1 Governing Law

Kentucky law, without regard to conflicts-of-law principles.

6.2 Forum

Exclusive jurisdiction in the state courts of the county where the Property is situated.

6.3 No Arbitration; No Jury Waiver

Arbitration is waived; right to jury trial is preserved.

6.4 Severability

Invalid provisions severed; remainder enforceable.

6.5 Further Assurances

Grantor shall execute additional instruments at Grantee's reasonable request and cost.

6.6 Entire Agreement

This Deed constitutes the entire agreement regarding the conveyance.

7. EXECUTION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this General Warranty Deed as of the Effective Date.

GRANTOR:

____________________________________
[________________________________] (Print Name)

Entity Grantor:
[________________________________]
By: ____________________________________
Name: [________________________________]
Title: [________________________________]

KENTUCKY NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF [________________________________] )
                                             ) SS:
COUNTY OF [________________________________] )

On this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], before me, the undersigned notary public in and for said State and County, personally appeared [________________________________], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged that (he/she/they) executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

Witness my hand and official seal.

____________________________________
Notary Public, State of [________________________________]
My Commission Expires: [________________________________]

(Seal)

8. EXHIBIT A — LEGAL DESCRIPTION

[INSERT FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION]

TRANSFER TAX CALCULATION

RECORDING CHECKLIST

☐ Deed signed by Grantor and acknowledged before notary
☐ Prior deed reference included (KRS 382.110)
☐ Property tax mailing address included (KRS 382.135)
☐ Preparation statement included (KRS 382.335)
☐ Transfer tax certification on face of deed (KRS 142.050)
☐ Transfer tax payment ready
☐ Legal description verified
☐ Recording fees ready

ADDITIONAL LEGAL NOTICES AND PRACTITIONER GUIDANCE

A. Federal Requirements

All parties should be aware of applicable federal laws and regulations that may affect the rights and obligations described in this document, including but not limited to:

• Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3604) — Prohibits discrimination in housing
• Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.) — Reasonable accommodations
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.) — Military service protections
• Truth in Lending Act (15 U.S.C. § 1601 et seq.) — Where applicable to real estate transactions
• Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (12 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.) — Settlement and closing requirements

B. State-Specific Compliance

This document is drafted to comply with the specific laws of the jurisdiction indicated in the YAML frontmatter. Practitioners should verify that all statutory citations remain current, as state legislatures may amend relevant statutes at any time.

C. Record Retention

All parties should retain executed copies of this document, together with all supporting documentation, for a minimum period of:

• Three (3) years after the date of execution or the date of final resolution of any dispute arising hereunder, whichever is later; or
• Such longer period as may be required by applicable law or professional obligation.

D. Professional Responsibility

Attorneys preparing or reviewing this document should ensure compliance with their state's Rules of Professional Conduct, including rules regarding competence, diligence, communication, and conflicts of interest.

E. Tax Implications

The transactions described in this document may have federal, state, or local tax implications. The parties are encouraged to consult qualified tax professionals regarding any reporting obligations, deductions, or credits that may arise.

F. Electronic Records

To the extent this document is executed, stored, or transmitted electronically, the parties acknowledge compliance with the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq.) and applicable state electronic transaction laws.

PRACTITIONER CHECKLIST

Before executing this document, verify:

☐ All fill-in fields have been completed with accurate information
☐ All statutory citations have been verified as current
☐ The document complies with applicable state and local requirements
☐ All parties have been properly identified with correct legal names
☐ The document has been reviewed by qualified legal counsel
☐ All required supporting documentation is attached or referenced
☐ Proper service/delivery methods have been identified
☐ Copies have been made for all parties
☐ Deadlines and compliance dates have been calendared
☐ Any applicable filing fees or taxes have been calculated
☐ The document meets formatting requirements for filing/recording (if applicable)
☐ All guidance comments have been removed before final execution

DOCUMENT DELIVERY AND SERVICE LOG

AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION HISTORY

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

1. KRS 382.010 — Conveyances of Real Property
2. KRS 382.040 — Warranty Deed; Statutory Form
3. KRS 382.110 — Recording Requirements
4. KRS 382.135 — Property Tax Mailing Address
5. KRS 382.335 — Preparation Statement
6. KRS 142.050 — Real Estate Transfer Tax
7. Kentucky Bar Association — www.kybar.org

This General Warranty Deed is intended to comply with Kentucky recording and conveyancing requirements, including KRS 382.010 et seq. Kentucky imposes a transfer tax of $0.50 per $500 of consideration. This template does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Kentucky attorney.