Warranty Deed

GENERAL WARRANTY DEED

State of Nevada

DOCUMENT HEADER

When Recorded Mail To:             (Space reserved for Recorder’s use – minimum 3" x 3")
[NAME/COMPANY]  
[STREET ADDRESS]  
[CITY, STATE ZIP]  
[EMAIL (optional)]  

APN (Assessor’s Parcel No.): [___]

Title of Document: GENERAL WARRANTY DEED

Prepared By: [DRAFTING ATTORNEY OR FIRM NAME]
Nevada Bar No.: [___]
Address: [___]

Affirmation – NRS 239.092: I, the undersigned, declare under penalty of perjury that I prepared this instrument and that it does not contain the personal information of any person.
Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Definitions
2. Granting Clause
3. Habendum Clause
4. Present Covenants of Title
5. Future Covenants of Title
6. Indemnification & Liability Cap
7. Injunctive Relief (Quiet Title)
8. Recording & Transfer Tax Compliance
9. General Provisions
10. Execution & Notarial Acknowledgment
11. Exhibit A – Legal Description

1. DEFINITIONS

“Deed” means this General Warranty Deed.
“Grantor” means [GRANTOR NAME(S)], together with Grantor’s successors and assigns.
“Grantee” means [GRANTEE NAME(S)], together with Grantee’s successors and assigns.
“Property” means the real property situated in the County of ☐, State of Nevada, more particularly described in Exhibit A, together with all improvements, appurtenances, hereditaments, and rights belonging or appertaining thereto.
“Consideration” means the sum of [WRITTEN AMOUNT] Dollars (US $[___]) and other valuable consideration, the adequacy and receipt of which are acknowledged by Grantor.

2. GRANTING CLAUSE

For and in consideration of the Consideration, Grantor hereby conveys and warrants to Grantee, in fee simple, all right, title, and interest in and to the Property, subject only to the Permitted Exceptions listed below.

Permitted Exceptions:
a. Real property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable;
b. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, and rights-of-way of record, if any, none of which individually or in the aggregate materially interfere with Grantee’s intended use of the Property;
c. [ADD ANY ADDITIONAL PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS IDENTIFIED IN TITLE COMMITMENT].

3. HABENDUM CLAUSE

To have and to hold the Property unto Grantee and Grantee’s heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns forever.

4. PRESENT COVENANTS OF TITLE

Grantor covenants with Grantee that:

4.1 Covenant of Seisin. Grantor is lawfully seised of an indefeasible estate in fee simple in and to the Property.

4.2 Covenant of Right to Convey. Grantor has full right, power, and authority to convey the Property.

4.3 Covenant Against Encumbrances. The Property is free from all liens and encumbrances other than the Permitted Exceptions.

5. FUTURE COVENANTS OF TITLE

Grantor further covenants that:

5.1 Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment. Grantee shall quietly enjoy and possess the Property without lawful disturbance by Grantor or any person claiming by, through, or under Grantor.

5.2 Covenant of Warranty. Grantor will defend the title to the Property against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.

5.3 Covenant of Further Assurances. Grantor shall, upon reasonable request of Grantee and at Grantor’s sole cost, execute and deliver any further instruments reasonably necessary to perfect the title conveyed.

6. INDEMNIFICATION & LIABILITY CAP

6.1 Indemnification. Grantor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Grantee from and against any and all losses, costs, damages, and reasonable attorneys’ fees arising out of a breach of any covenant of title set forth in Sections 4 and 5.

6.2 Liability Cap. Grantor’s aggregate liability under this Deed shall not exceed the Consideration actually paid to Grantor, exclusive of interest and attorneys’ fees awarded under Section 6.1.

7. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF (QUIET TITLE)

Nothing in this Deed shall be construed to limit Grantee’s right to seek injunctive or declaratory relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to quiet title to the Property or otherwise enforce the covenants herein.

8. RECORDING & TRANSFER TAX COMPLIANCE

8.1 Declaration of Value. Concurrently with the recording of this Deed, the parties shall file a properly completed “Declaration of Value” (Form DOV) as required by NRS Chapter 375.

8.2 Real Property Transfer Tax. Any Real Property Transfer Tax (“RPTT”) imposed under NRS 375.010 et seq. shall be paid by [PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR TAX].

8.3 Formatting Requirements. The first page of this Deed contains a 3-inch by 3-inch blank space at the upper right-hand corner for the Recorder’s stamp and otherwise satisfies the formatting standards of NRS 247.110, including a 1-inch margin on remaining sides, a minimum 10-point font, and single-sided printing.

8.4 Electronic Recording. This Deed may be recorded electronically pursuant to NRS 111.312, provided the county recorder accepts e-recordings.

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Governing Law & Forum. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the real property laws of the State of Nevada. Any action arising under or in connection with this Deed shall be filed exclusively in the state courts located in the county where the Property is situated. Arbitration and jury trial waivers are intentionally omitted.

9.2 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior agreements, whether written or oral, relating thereto.

9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall not be affected, and each provision shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9.4 Amendment. This Deed may be amended or modified only by an instrument in writing executed by the party against whom enforcement is sought and recorded in the official records of the county in which the Property is located.

9.5 Successors and Assigns. All covenants contained in this Deed shall run with the land and shall bind and inure to the benefit of the respective parties hereto and their successors and assigns.

9.6 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Signatures transmitted by facsimile, PDF, or other electronic means shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.

10. EXECUTION & NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this General Warranty Deed as of the ___ day of __________, 20__ (the “Effective Date”).

GRANTOR:
[GRANTOR NAME]
By: _______________________________
Name: _____________________________
Title (if entity): ___________________

Address for Notices:
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

GRANTEE: Signature not required for validity under Nevada law but may be included for acknowledgment of acceptance.
[GRANTEE NAME]
By: _______________________________
Name: _____________________________
Title (if entity): ___________________

Address for Tax Statements (NRS 375.020):
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Nevada – Individual)

State of Nevada     )
                    ) ss.
County of _________ )

On this ___ day of __________, 20__, before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared ______________________, personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written.

__________________________________
Notary Public in and for said State
My Commission Expires: ____________

11. EXHIBIT A – LEGAL DESCRIPTION

[Insert full metes-and-bounds description or Lot/Block/Tract reference.]

DRAFTER’S NOTES

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