Ellsworth County Contract for Deed Form

Last validated July 23, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Ellsworth County Contract for Deed Form

Ellsworth County Contract for Deed Form

Fill in the blank Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all Kansas recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/23/2026
Ellsworth County Contract for Deed Guide

Ellsworth County Contract for Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Contract for Deed form.

Document Last Validated 7/1/2026
Ellsworth County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document

Ellsworth County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Kansas Contract for Deed document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/8/2026
Ellsworth County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Ellsworth County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Disclosure form issued to buyer if applicable, typically residential property built before 1978

Document Last Validated 7/1/2026
Ellsworth County Protect your family from lead based paint

Ellsworth County Protect your family from lead based paint

If applicable issue to buyers

Document Last Validated 6/29/2026
Ellsworth County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Ellsworth County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Seller sends to Buyer for fiscal year reporting.

Document Last Validated 6/1/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Ellsworth County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Ellsworth County Register of Deeds

Address:
210 North Kansas Ave, Suite 7
Ellsworth, Kansas 67439-3118

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (785) 472-3022

Recording Tips for Ellsworth County:
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ellsworth County

Properties in any of these areas use Ellsworth County forms:

  • Ellsworth
  • Holyrood
  • Kanopolis
  • Lorraine
  • Wilson

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ellsworth County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Ellsworth County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth County?

Recording fees in Ellsworth County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (785) 472-3022 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A "Contract for Deed," sometimes referred to as a Land Contract is a legal agreement in which the buyer of a property agrees to pay the seller the purchase price over a period of time. During this period, the buyer has possession of the property, but the seller retains legal title to the property until the full purchase price is paid.

Recording the Contract: In Kansas, it's usually a good idea to record the contract for deed or an Affidavit of Equitable Interest with the county register of deeds. This ensures public notice of the buyer's interest in the property and protects against subsequent claims.

Foreclosure Process: If the buyer defaults on a contract for deed, the seller may need to go through a judicial foreclosure process to regain possession of the property. Kansas law will specify the procedure, notice requirements, and redemption rights.

Equitable Title: Under a contract for deed, the buyer often holds equitable title to the property, meaning they have a right to obtain full legal title once the contract terms are fulfilled. However, until then, the legal title remains with the seller.

Rights and Obligations: The contract should clearly outline the rights and responsibilities of both the buyer and the seller, including payment schedules, property maintenance, tax obligations, and insurance.

Default and Acceleration Clauses: Contracts for deed commonly contain clauses that detail what constitutes a default and what happens in such a scenario, including the possibility of an acceleration clause which demands full payment upon default.

Annual Accounting Statement
Principal and Interest Breakdown: The statement should clearly show how much of the buyer's payments have been applied toward the principal balance of the property and how much has gone toward interest.

Remaining Balance: It should indicate the remaining balance of the principal after the year's payments have been applied.

Payment History: The statement might include a summary of the payments made during the year, including dates and amounts.

Taxes and Insurance: If the seller is responsible for paying property taxes and insurance from the buyer's payments (common in escrow arrangements), the statement should detail these payments.

Late Fees or Penalties: If any late fees or penalties were incurred during the year, these should also be documented.

Escrow Account Balance: If there is an escrow account associated with the contract, the statement should include the current balance of this account.

Legal Compliance: Ensure that the Annual Accounting Statement complies with any relevant Kansas laws and the specific terms of your Contract for Deed.

79-1437c. Real estate sales validation questionnaires;
required to accompany transfers of title; retention time; use of information. No deed or instrument providing for the transfer of title to real estate or affidavit of equitable interest in real estate shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds unless such deed, instrument or affidavit shall be accompanied by a real estate sales validation questionnaire completed by the grantor or grantee or the agent of such grantor or grantee concerning the property transferred.

(Kansas Contract for Deed Package includes form, guidelines, completed example and sales validation questionnaire) For use in Kansas only.


Important: Your property must be located in Ellsworth County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Ellsworth County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Ellsworth County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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