Defiance County Special Warranty Deed Form

Last validated August 24, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Defiance County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Defiance, Evansport, Farmer, Hicksville, Jewell, Mark Center, Ney, Sherwood.

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Defiance County Special Warranty Deed Form

Defiance County Special Warranty Deed Form

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Document last validated 7/29/2026
Defiance County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Defiance County Special Warranty Deed Guide

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Defiance County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Defiance County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

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Document last validated 8/24/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Defiance County Recorder

Address:
500 Second St, Suite 201
Defiance, Ohio 43512

Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: 419-782-4741

Recording Tips for Defiance County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper

Cities and Jurisdictions in Defiance County

Properties in any of these areas use Defiance County forms:

  • Defiance
  • Evansport
  • Farmer
  • Hicksville
  • Jewell
  • Mark Center
  • Ney
  • Sherwood

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Defiance County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Defiance 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 Defiance 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 Defiance County?

Recording fees in Defiance County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 419-782-4741 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A limited warranty deed is a real estate deed in writing that can be used in Ohio to convey title to real property for both residential and commercial transactions. The grantor in a limited warranty deed covenants to the grantee that at the time of delivery of the deed, the premises were free from all encumbrances made by the grantor, and that the grantor warrants and will defend the same to the grantee against the lawful claims and demands of all persons claiming by, through, or under the grantor, but against none other. The statutory form for a limited warranty deed is offered in section 5302.07 of the Ohio Revised Code. This form is sufficient for a conveyance of real property with limited warranty; however, the use of the statutory form is not mandatory.

A limited warranty deed must be signed and acknowledged by the grantor in order to be presented for recordation. The signing should be acknowledged before a judge or clerk of a court of record in Ohio, a county auditor, county engineer, notary public, or mayor. The official taking acknowledgments should also certify such acknowledgments and subscribe their name to the certificate of acknowledgment (5301.01). All limited warranty deeds that have been executed and acknowledged or proved in another state in conformity with the laws of such state or in conformity with Ohio laws are as valid as if executed and acknowledged within Ohio (5301.06). A Statement of Value and Receipt or a Statement of Reason from Exemption from the real property conveyance fee must accompany the limited warranty deed presented for recording.

A limited warranty deed must be recorded in the county clerk's office in the county where the land is located in order to provide constructive notice of the contents of the instrument. Until the deed is properly recorded, it will be fraudulent insofar as it relates to a subsequent bona fide purchaser having, at the time of purchase, no knowledge of the existence of the former deed (5301.25).

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

Important: Your property must be located in Defiance County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

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

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