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Douglas County Special Warranty Deed Form

Douglas County Special Warranty Deed Form

Douglas County Special Warranty Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/16/2025
Douglas County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Douglas County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 6/12/2025
Douglas County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Douglas County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/23/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Douglas County Register of Deeds
Address:
1100 Massachusetts St
Lawrence, Kansas 66044

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (785) 832-5282

Recording Tips for Douglas County:
  • Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
  • Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Ask about accepted payment methods when you call ahead

Cities and Jurisdictions in Douglas County

Properties in any of these areas use Douglas County forms:

  • Baldwin City
  • Eudora
  • Lawrence

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Douglas County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas County?

Recording fees in Douglas County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (785) 832-5282 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A special warranty deed in Kansas must be in writing, executed by a person having authority to convey the property or by that person's agent, and may be acknowledged or recorded as directed (58-2205). Fiduciaries will often convey real estate by a special warranty deed in Kansas. A special warranty deed contains some of the same covenants as a statutory general warranty deed, but those covenants only pertain to the grantor's period of ownership.

A special warranty deed should be signed by the granting party, or by the grantor's agent or attorney, and may be acknowledged or proved and certified in the manner prescribed by the uniform law on notarial acts (58-2209). A special warranty deed submitted to the register of deeds for recordation must be acknowledged before a person authorized by the uniform law on notarial acts to perform such acts or, if acknowledged within Kansas, by a county clerk, register of deeds, or mayor or clerk of an incorporated city (58-2211). A special warranty deed that has been executed and acknowledged or proved in another state in conformity with the laws of such state or in conformity with the laws of Kansas will be valid as if executed in Kansas (58-2228). If a grantor dies before acknowledging the deed or if the grantor cannot otherwise be procured to make the acknowledgement, or, if having appeared, the grantor refuses to acknowledge the deed, proof of the due execution and delivery of the deed can be made by competent testimony (58-2214).

In order for a special warranty deed to impart notice, the deed must be certified and recorded at the register of deeds in the county where the property is located in the manner provided by statute. A deed will impart notice from the time of filing for record with the register of deeds (58-2222). An unrecorded special warranty deed will be valid between the parties to the deed and those who have actual notice thereof (58-2223). After recording, all subsequent purchasers and mortgagees are deemed to purchase with notice (58-2222).

(Kansas Special Warranty Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Special Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Douglas County.

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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Douglas County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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