Douglas County Special Warranty Deed Form
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Douglas County Special Warranty Deed Form
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Douglas County Special Warranty Deed Guide
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Douglas County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Douglas County Recorder of Deeds
Ava, Missouri 65608
Hours: 8:00 to 12:00 & 1:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday
Phone: (417) 683-1219
Recording Tips for Douglas County:
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
- Make copies of your documents before recording - keep originals safe
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in Douglas County
Properties in any of these areas use Douglas County forms:
- Ava
- Drury
- Mc Clurg
- Squires
- Vanzant
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 the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Douglas 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 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 (417) 683-1219 for current fees.
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A special warranty deed can be used in Missouri to transfer title to real property. This type of deed does not offer as much protection as a warranty deed. A special warranty deed includes a covenant that the land is free of any encumbrances done or suffered by the grantor and that the grantor will defend the title against the claims and demands of those claiming by, through, or under the grantor.
A special warranty deed needs to be signed by the party granting the conveyance and should be acknowledged or proved and certified in the manner prescribed by Missouri Statutes. However, all parties are required to sign if the deed is being recorded in the City of St. Louis. For special warranty deeds acknowledged or proved within Missouri, the proof or acknowledgement can be taken before a court having seal or a judge, justice or clerk of such court, or by a notary public. If the acknowledgment or proof of a deed is taken outside of Missouri but within the United States, it can be done before any of the officers listed in 442.150 of the Missouri Statutes (442.150). The officer taking acknowledgements should have a certificate of acknowledgment or proof endorsed on the deed (442.180).
Every special warranty deed that has been proved or acknowledged and certified in the manner provided should be recorded in the office of the county recorder in the county where the real estate is located (442.380). Once a special warranty deed has been filed for record, it will serve as notice to all persons of the contents thereof, and all subsequent purchasers and mortgagees are deemed, in law and equity, to purchase with notice (442.390).
(Missouri SWD 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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