New Castle County Grant Deed Form

New Castle County Grant Deed Form
Fill in the blank Grant Deed form formatted to comply with all Delaware recording and content requirements.

New Castle County Grant Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

New Castle County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
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Additional Delaware and New Castle County documents included at no extra charge:
Where to Record Your Documents
Recorder of Deeds
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Hours: 8:30 to 4:00 Monday - Friday / Recording until 3:45
Phone: (302) 395-7700
Recording Tips for New Castle County:
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
Cities and Jurisdictions in New Castle County
Properties in any of these areas use New Castle County forms:
- Bear
- Claymont
- Delaware City
- Hockessin
- Kirkwood
- Middletown
- Montchanin
- New Castle
- Newark
- Odessa
- Port Penn
- Rockland
- Saint Georges
- Townsend
- Wilmington
- Winterthur
- Yorklyn
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for New Castle County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The New Castle County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in New Castle County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by New Castle County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in New Castle County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in New Castle County?
Recording fees in New Castle County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (302) 395-7700 for current fees.
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The possession of land, tenements, and hereditaments in Delaware can be transferred by a deed in writing. The legal estate will accompany the use and pass with it (25 Del. C. 101). A form for the conveyance of real estate is presented in 121 of the Delaware Revised Statutes. This form, if duly executed and acknowledged, is sufficient for the conveyance of real estate.
The words "grant and convey" in any deed will, unless specifically limited or restricted, operate as a special warranty against the grantor and the grantor's heirs and all persons claiming under the grantor (121). A grant deed contains some covenants of warranty, but is not as extensive as a warranty deed. In this type of deed, the grantor warrants that he or she has not previously conveyed the estate being granted and has not encumbered the property except as may be stated in the deed.
A lawful grant deed includes the grantor's full name and marital status, as well as the grantee's full name, marital status, vesting, and mailing address. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or co-ownership. For Delaware residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common and joint tenancy. An estate conveyed to two or more people is presumed a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is specified (25 Del. C. 701).
As with any conveyance of realty, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the source of title to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. Each grantor must sign the deed in the presence of a notary public for a valid transfer. All signatures must be original. Finally, the form must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents. Note that each of Delaware's three counties requires a different format, so make sure to check before recording.
In Delaware, all conveyances of real property require a completed Realty Transfer Tax Return and Affidavit of Gain and Value (9 Del. C. 9605(d)). This form must be completed by both the grantor and the grantee, and it must be submitted with the deed for recording.
Property in Kent County requires a New Property Owner Information Form. This form must be completed by the grantee. Kent County also requires the payment of all state and municipal realty transfer taxes upon the transfer, except for the City of Dover realty transfer tax (See 9 Del. C. 9605(i)).
In Sussex County, include an Affidavit of Realty Transfer Tax. It must be signed by the grantor and submitted with the deed.
Before a grant deed can be recorded by a county recorder in Delaware, it must be signed and acknowledged by the grantor. Acknowledgments can take place in any county in Delaware, by any party to the deed. Acknowledgements in this state may be made in the Superior Court, before any judge in Delaware, notary public, before two justices of the peace for the same county, or before the mayor of the city of Wilmington. A grant deed can also be proved in the court by one or more of the subscribing witnesses (122). The acknowledgement or proof of an instrument should be certified by a certificate attached to the deed or endorsed on it (123). If a grant deed is acknowledged out of state, acknowledgements can be taken by any of the officers listed under 129 of the Delaware Revised Statutes. A recorder will not receive a grant deed for recordation unless it is accompanied by an affidavit of residence (9605).
The recording statute in Delaware is a pure race statute. A grant deed, once acknowledged or proved and certified as provided, should be recorded in the recorder's office in the county where such lands are located ( 151). The recording of a deed for one county will take effect only in respect to lands or tenements mentioned in the deed situated in such county (152). Priority of instruments will be determined by the time of recording (153).
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a Delaware lawyer with any questions about grant deeds or other issues related to the transfer of real property.
Important: Your property must be located in New Castle County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to New Castle County.
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