Elkhart County Special Warranty Deed Form

Elkhart County Special Warranty Deed Form
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Elkhart County Special Warranty Deed Guide
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Elkhart County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Elkhart County Recorder
Goshen, Indiana 46526
Hours: Mon 8:00 to 5:00; Tue-Fri 8:00 to 4:00
Phone: (574) 535-6756
Recording Tips for Elkhart County:
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
Cities and Jurisdictions in Elkhart County
Properties in any of these areas use Elkhart County forms:
- Bristol
- Elkhart
- Goshen
- Middlebury
- Millersburg
- Nappanee
- New Paris
- Wakarusa
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Elkhart County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Elkhart 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 Elkhart County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Elkhart 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 Elkhart 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 Elkhart County?
Recording fees in Elkhart County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (574) 535-6756 for current fees.
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Although the Indiana Revised Code does not offer a statutory form for a special warranty deed, the statutes do contain language that is sufficient for a conveyance of real estate in fee simple (32-17-1-2). A special warranty deed, though it generally contains warranties of title, offers less protection for the buyer than a warranty deed. The grantor in a special warranty deed offers covenants pertaining only to the grantor's period of ownership. A grant deed that is worded according to 32-17-1-2 will contain the following covenants from the grantor and the grantor's heirs and personal representatives: (1) that the grantor is lawfully seized of the premises; (2) has good right to convey the premises; (3) guarantees the quiet possession of the premises; (4) guarantees that the premises are free from all encumbrances; and (5) will warrant and defend the title to the premises against the lawful claims of those claiming under the grantor (32-17-1-2).
In order to submit a special warranty deed to a county recorder in Indiana, it must be dated and signed, sealed, and acknowledged by the grantor. If a special warranty deed does not contain a proper acknowledgement, it can be proved before any of the officers listed in 32-21-2-3 of the Indiana Revised Code. Acknowledgements can be taken in the county where the deed is to be recorded, or in another county in Indiana, or in another state. If the deed is acknowledged in another county or state, it must be certified by the clerk of the circuit court in the county and state where the officer resides and must also be attested by the seal of that court (32-21-2-4). Acknowledgements taken before an officer having an official seal that is attested by the officer's official seal will be sufficient without a certificate. The certificate of acknowledgment, if required, should be written on the deed or attached to it and recorded with it (32-21-2-9). Unless the certificate of acknowledgement is recorded with the deed, the deed may not be received or read in evidence (32-21-2-11).
Special warranty deeds should be recorded with the county recorder in the county where the property is located. Unless a conveyance is made by deed and recorded within the time and manner provided by Indiana Statutes, the deed or other conveyance of real property is not valid and effectual against any person other than the grantor, the grantor's heirs and devisees, and those with notice of the conveyance (32-21-3-3). The priority of instruments is determined by the order in which they are filed by the county recorder.
(Indiana Special Warranty Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
Important: Your property must be located in Elkhart County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Special Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Elkhart County.
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