Michigan Special Warranty Deed
County Specific Legal Forms Validated as recently as April 30, 2026 by our Forms Development Team
About the Michigan 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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Special Warranty Deed Overview:
A Special Warranty Deed, sometimes referred to as a Limited Warranty Deed is a type of real estate deed where the grantor (seller) warrants the title only against defects that arose during their ownership of the property. The grantor does not warrant against defects that existed before they acquired the property. This type of deed provides less protection to the grantee (buyer) compared to a general warranty deed, which offers a warranty against all title defects, regardless of when they arose.
Key Features of a Special Warranty Deed:
Limited Warranty: The seller guarantees that there are no legal claims or title defects that arose during their period of ownership, such as liens or encumbrances.
Risk to Buyer: The buyer accepts a higher risk with a special warranty deed because the protection is limited to the duration of the seller's ownership.
Common Use: This deed type is commonly used in commercial real estate transactions or in sales where the seller has owned the property for a brief period and therefore prefers not to provide a warranty for a time before they owned the property.
(Michigan SWD 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
"Only source I could find. Wasn't sure if I needed same certificate from each state and site had me c…"
"I did a Beneficiary Deed, package came with all forms and instructions. Recorder accepted first time…"
"Deeds.com served my needs perfectly providing a form for a very reasonable price. Every other site w…"
"Got it next business day in the morning. Saved me phone call and perhaps a trip to courthouse. Very …"
"Great affordable quick service"
Common Uses for Special Warranty Deed
- Convey property as part of a business dissolution
- Transfer property into or out of a trust
- Transfer property to a nonprofit or charitable organization
- Transfer property into a new ownership arrangement
- Transfer ownership to a living trust
- Restructure ownership for tax or liability purposes
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Important: County-Specific Forms
Our special warranty deed forms are specifically formatted for each county in Michigan.
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.