Matagorda County General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor) Form
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Matagorda County General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor) Form
Fill in the blank General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor) form formatted to comply with all Texas recording and content requirements.

Matagorda County General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor) Guide
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Matagorda County Completed Example of the General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor) Document
Example of a properly completed Texas General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor) document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Matagorda County
Bay City, Texas 77414-5094
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Phone: (979)244-7680
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- Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
- Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
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Cities and Jurisdictions in Matagorda County
Properties in any of these areas use Matagorda County forms:
- Bay City
- Blessing
- Cedar Lane
- Collegeport
- Elmaton
- Markham
- Matagorda
- Midfield
- Palacios
- Pledger
- Van Vleck
- Wadsworth
Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Matagorda County
How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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 Matagorda County?
Recording fees in Matagorda County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (979)244-7680 for current fees.
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The Texas general warranty deed is the instrument a property owner uses to convey real estate during life while making the broadest promise of title that Texas law recognizes. On this deed the grantor conveys the property to the grantee and binds the grantor and the grantor's heirs and successors to warrant and forever defend the title against every person lawfully claiming it, except as to the reservations and exceptions stated in the deed. This package prepares that deed for a single individual grantor, with a fillable form, a completed example, and a section by section guide.
What a general warranty promises
A general warranty reaches back through the entire chain of title. The covenant is not limited to claims arising from the grantor's own acts; it defends against defects that may have originated with any prior owner. Texas Property Code Section 5.022 supplies the statutory warranty language, and Section 5.023 adds two implied covenants that ride the words grant and convey: that the grantor has not previously conveyed the same interest, and that the property is free from encumbrances. A general warranty deed retains those implied covenants rather than disclaiming them, layering them beneath the express warranty.
What the form covers
The deed is organized into numbered sections that track the order of a recorded Texas conveyance:
- Grantor and grantee identification, with marital status and the form of co-ownership among multiple grantees
- The legal description of the property and its street address
- The source of title, identifying the recorded instrument by which the grantor holds
- Reservations and exceptions, which carve matters out of both the conveyance and the warranty
- The consideration recital and the operative conveyance and warranty language
- A homestead joinder paragraph for the spouse of a married grantor under Texas Family Code Section 5.001
Signing and recording
The grantor signs before a notary public, and a married grantor conveying homestead property signs together with the joining spouse. The deed carries two signature blocks and two acknowledgment certificates so that both signatures are properly notarized. After signing, the deed is recorded with the county clerk of the county where the property is located. The confidentiality notice required by Property Code Section 11.008 appears at the top of the first page, and Senate Bill 16 added a photo identification requirement at the recording counter for instruments filed in person on or after December 4, 2025.
What the package includes
The package contains a blank fillable deed, a completed example showing every field filled in, and a guide that explains each section, the governing statutes, and the recording process in plain language. The guide also describes how the general warranty deed compares with the Texas deed without warranty, the Texas quitclaim deed, and the Texas gift deed forms, so the operative differences among the lifetime conveyance instruments are clear. The materials are informational and are not legal advice.
Important: Your property must be located in Matagorda County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor) meets all recording requirements specific to Matagorda County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Matagorda 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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