Otsego County Bargain and Sale Deed Without Covenants Form (New York)
All Otsego County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Bargain and Sale Deed without Covenants Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Otsego County compliant document last validated/updated 6/24/2025
Bargain and Sale Deed Without Covenants Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Otsego County compliant document last validated/updated 5/12/2025
Completed Example of the Bargain and Sale Deed without Covenants Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Otsego County compliant document last validated/updated 6/17/2025
The following New York and Otsego County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Bargain and Sale Deed Without Covenants forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Otsego County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Otsego County Clerk
197 Main St / PO Box 710, Cooperstown, New York 13326
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm / Summer: 9:00 am - 4:00pm
Phone: (607) 547-4276
Local jurisdictions located in Otsego County include:
- Burlington Flats
- Cherry Valley
- Colliersville
- Cooperstown
- East Springfield
- East Worcester
- Edmeston
- Fly Creek
- Garrattsville
- Gilbertsville
- Hartwick
- Laurens
- Maryland
- Milford
- Morris
- Mount Vision
- New Lisbon
- Oneonta
- Otego
- Portlandville
- Richfield Springs
- Roseboom
- Schenevus
- Schuyler Lake
- Springfield Center
- Unadilla
- Wells Bridge
- West Burlington
- West Oneonta
- Westford
- Worcester
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Otsego County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Otsego County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Otsego County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Otsego County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Bargain and Sale Deed Without Covenants forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Otsego County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Otsego County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by New York or Otsego County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Otsego County Bargain and Sale Deed Without Covenants forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
In New York, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a bargain and sale deed without covenant against grantor. This type of deed is statutory under NY Real Prop. Law Section 258 Statutory Form B. A bargain and sale deed without covenant conveys whatever interest the grantor holds in the property at the time of execution (NY Real Prop. Law Section 258 (Statutory Form B)).
There are two types of bargain and sale deeds in New York. One type contains a specific covenant against grantor's acts, while the other does not. Bargain and sale deeds without covenant do not guarantee that the property conveyed is without encumbrances made by the grantor. Bargain and sale deeds provide less surety than a deed with full covenants (Statutory Form A), which offers the fullest surety of title because its warranty covers the entire chain of title, even preceding the time the grantor owned the property. Bargain and sale deeds differ from quitclaim deeds in that they imply that the grantor held or holds an interest in the property being conveyed.
A lawful bargain and sale deed without covenant meets all state and local standards for recorded documents, including the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status; the consideration given for the transfer; and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership.
For New York residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by entirety. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more unmarried persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is expressly declared. In the case of married persons, a tenancy by entirety is presumed, unless a joint tenancy or tenancy in common is expressly declared (E.P.T. Law Sections 6-2.1, 6-2.2).
As with any conveyance of realty, this deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel, including the section, block, lot, and unit numbers. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property.
Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official. For a valid transfer, record the deed at the county clerk's office in the county where the property is located. Contact the same office to confirm accepted forms of payment. Most counties in New York require a recording page to accompany all documents for recording. This cover page is available on the local county clerk's website, and it factors into the total page count when calculating recording fees.
In New York, the real estate transfer tax is due at the time of recording. File Form TP-584 (Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return) with the appropriate county clerk (TAX Law 31-D-1449-EE(2)(d)). Non-residents of New York State must also file an IT-266 Tax Form (Non-Resident Real Property Estimated Income Tax Payment Form) (TAX Law 22-663).
Pursuant to R.P.P. Law 9-333.3, a Real Property Transfer Report is required to accompany all conveyances, excluding deeds of oil and gas or mineral rights. Use Form RP-5217-NYC for real property transfers within the five boroughs of New York City, and use Form RP-5217 for real property transfers in all other counties. Contact the local county clerk's office to confirm the specific local requirements.
This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Speak to an attorney with questions related to bargain and sale deeds without covenant, or for any other issues related to transfers of real property in New York.
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