Washington County Special Warranty Deed Form (Rhode Island)

All Washington County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Special Warranty Deed Form

Washington County Special Warranty Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Washington County compliant document last validated/updated 4/18/2025

Special Warranty Deed Guide

Washington County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Washington County compliant document last validated/updated 4/22/2025

Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Washington County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Washington County compliant document last validated/updated 11/27/2024

When using these Special Warranty Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Washington County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:

Charlestown Town Clerk

4540 South County Trail, Charlestown, Rhode Island 02813

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 / Recording until 3:45

Phone: (401) 364-1200

Exeter Town Clerk

675 Ten Rod Rd, Exeter, Rhode Island 02822

Hours: 9:00 to 4:00 M-F

Phone: (401) 294-3891

Hopkinton Town Clerk

1 Town House Rd, Hopkinton, Rhode Island 02833

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

Phone: (401) 377-7777

Narragansett Town Clerk

25 Fifth Ave, Narragansett , Rhode Island 02882

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

Phone: (401) 782-0623

New Shoreham Town Clerk

16 Old Town Rd / PO Box 220, New Shoreham, Rhode Island 02807

Hours: 9:00 to 3:00 M-F

Phone: (401) 466-3200

North Kingstown Town Clerk

80 Boston Neck Rd, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F / Recording until 3:30

Phone: (401) 268-1554

Richmond Town Clerk

5 Richmond Townhouse Rd, Wyoming, Rhode Island 02898

Hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm

Phone: (401) 539-9000 Ext. 9

South Kingstown Town Clerk

180 High St, Wakefield, Rhode Island 02879

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

Phone: (401) 789-9331 Ext 1236

Westerly Town Clerk

45 Broad St, Westerly, Rhode Island 02891

Hours: 8:30 to 4:15 M-F

Phone: (401) 348-2500

Local jurisdictions located in Washington County include:

  • Ashaway
  • Block Island
  • Bradford
  • Carolina
  • Charlestown
  • Exeter
  • Hope Valley
  • Hopkinton
  • Kenyon
  • Kingston
  • Narragansett
  • North Kingstown
  • Peace Dale
  • Rockville
  • Saunderstown
  • Shannock
  • Slocum
  • Wakefield
  • West Kingston
  • Westerly
  • Wood River Junction
  • Wyoming

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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 Washington County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Washington County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Washington County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Special Warranty Deed 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 Washington County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Washington County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Rhode Island or Washington 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 Washington County Special Warranty Deed 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?

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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 Rhode Island, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another by recording a special warranty deed. A special warranty deed conveys an interest in real property to the named grantee with limited warranties of title.

Special warranty deeds are statutory in Rhode Island under R.I.G.L. 34-11-43. When the words "special warranty" are used in the title of the deed, or the phrase "with special warranty covenants" is included in the conveyancing clause, the following covenants are implied: the grantor guarantees that he or she holds title to the property and has good right to convey it; that the property is free from encumbrances (with the exception of any noted in the deed); and that the grantor will "warrant and defend" the title against the claims of anyone "by, through, or under the grantor" (R.I.G.L. 34-11-16, 34-11-44). Unlike a general warranty deed, which conveys property with full warranties of title, a special warranty deed only protects the grantee (buyer) against claims that arose during the time the grantor held title to the property.

A lawful special warranty deed includes 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 Rhode Island residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by entirety. A conveyance of real estate to two or more persons creates a tenancy in common, unless otherwise specified in the conveyance (R.I.G.L. 34-3-1).

As with any conveyance of realty, a special warranty deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. Finally, the document must meet all state and local standards for recorded instruments. The completed deed must be signed by the grantor (and his or her spouse, if applicable) in the presence of a notary.

The grantor must indicate his or her residency status on the face of the deed. A residency affidavit, completed by the grantor, is required for sales of realty by nonresidents. Transfers by nonresidents are subject to withholding of a percentage of the total payment by the grantee/buyer. Buyers may only depend on the seller's residency status by receipt of an affidavit of residency. For more on withholding of Rhode Island tax, see R.I.G.L. 44-30-71.3.

Rhode Island levies a Real Estate Conveyance Tax based on the consideration paid (R.I.G.L. 44-25-1(a)). This tax is due upon recording. If there is no consideration paid, the deed must include a statement to the effect that "the consideration is such that no documentary stamps are required" (R.I.G.L. 44-25-1(b)). If the transfer is exempt from the Real Estate Conveyance Tax, state the reason on the face of the deed. See R.I.G.L. 44-25-2 for a list of exemptions. A completed Form CVYT-1 (Real Estate Conveyance Tax return) is required for all transfers of real property, and should be submitted to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.

Record the original completed deed, along with any additional materials, at the city or town clerk's office in the municipality where the property is located. (Rhode Island maintains land records at the municipal level.) Contact the same office to verify accepted forms of payment.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a lawyer with questions related to special warranty deeds, or for any other issues related to the transfer of real property in Rhode Island.

(Rhode Island SWD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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