California Special Warranty Deed
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as June 26, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the California Special Warranty Deed
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list on the left
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
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A Special Warranty Deed is similar to a General Warranty Deed however it only contains two basic warranties:
a. That the grantor received title.
b. That the property was not encumbered during the time the grantor held title, except as otherwise noted in the deed.
In a special Warranty Deeds the grantor may include additional warranties but they must be specifically stated in the deed.
(California Special Warranty Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
How to Use This Form
- Select your county from the list above
- Download the county-specific form
- Fill in the required information
- Have the document notarized if required
- Record with your county recorder's office
What Others Like You Are Saying
"The Guide and Example documents included were a great help completing the form on my own."
"It would be helpful to have a frequently asked questions section. That would make it easier to know …"
"I found the documents I needed and so many more that I will utilize for business, personal and famil…"
"Very straightforward website. Helpful in getting county specific documents."
"Love Deeds.com. So easy to work with and quick as well."
Common Uses for Special Warranty Deed
- Transfer property between parent and child
- Transfer property between co-owners
- Convey property as part of a business dissolution
- Remove a deceased owner from a property title
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our special warranty deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in California.
After selecting your county, you'll receive forms that meet all local recording requirements, ensuring your documents will be accepted without delays or rejection fees.