Lafayette County Special Warranty Deed Form
Last validated September 29, 2026 by our Forms Development TeamFormatted for recording in Lafayette County, for property anywhere in the county or independent city: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Alma, Bates City, Concordia, Corder, Dover, Emma, Higginsville, Lexington and 5 more.
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Lafayette County Special Warranty Deed Form
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Lafayette County Special Warranty Deed Guide
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Lafayette County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document
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Where to Record Your Documents
Lafayette County Recorder of Deeds
Lexington, Missouri 64067
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (660) 259-6178
Recording Tips for Lafayette County:
- Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
- Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
Cities and Jurisdictions in Lafayette County
Properties in any of these areas use Lafayette County forms:
- Alma
- Bates City
- Concordia
- Corder
- Dover
- Emma
- Higginsville
- Lexington
- Mayview
- Napoleon
- Odessa
- Waverly
- Wellington
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Lafayette County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. 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 Lafayette County?
Recording fees in Lafayette County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (660) 259-6178 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 Lafayette County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county or independent city recording office listed above.
This Special Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Lafayette County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Lafayette 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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