Ellis County Special Warranty Deed Form

Last validated April 10, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Ellis County Special Warranty Deed Form

Ellis County Special Warranty Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 4/10/2026
Ellis County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Ellis County Special Warranty Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 3/25/2026
Ellis County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Ellis County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/11/2026

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Ellis County Clerk Office

Address:
109 S Jackson St / PO Box 250
Waxahachie, Texas 75168

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Phone: (972) 825-5070

Recording Tips for Ellis County:
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Have the property address and parcel number ready

Cities and Jurisdictions in Ellis County

Properties in any of these areas use Ellis County forms:

  • Avalon
  • Bardwell
  • Ennis
  • Ferris
  • Forreston
  • Italy
  • Maypearl
  • Midlothian
  • Milford
  • Palmer
  • Red Oak
  • Waxahachie

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Ellis County

How do I get my forms?

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

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

Recording fees in Ellis County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (972) 825-5070 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A special warranty deed can be used in Texas to convey title to real property. Special warranty deeds in this state will contain both express and implied warranties. A special warranty deed in Texas only warrants against defects, liens, and encumbrances arising by, through, or under the grantor. Even if a conveyance does not have express covenants of warranty, the words "grant" and "convey" will imply only the following covenants from the grantor: (a) That prior to the execution of the conveyance, the grantor has not conveyed the estate or any interest in the estate to any person other than the grantee and (b) that at the time of execution of the conveyance, the estate is free from any encumbrances (5.023).

A real property instrument, such as a special warranty deed can be recorded if it has been acknowledged, sworn to with a proper jurat, or proved according to law (12.001). Original signatures are required. The failure of a notary public to attach an official seal to an acknowledgment or other proof taken in a state other than Texas will render the acknowledgment invalid only if the jurisdiction in which the acknowledgement is taken requires the notary public to attach a seal (12.001d).To be effectively recorded, an instrument relating to real property must be eligible for recording and must be recorded in the county where the property, or a part of the property, is located (11.001).

Recording an instrument is necessary to provide constructive notice. When a special warranty deed has been properly recorded in the county where the property is located, the instrument is deemed to impart constructive notice of the contents to all persons. Additionally, the instrument will be part of the public records and is open to inspection (Sec. 13.002). A special warranty deed will be void as to a creditor or subsequent purchaser for a valuable consideration without notice unless the deed has been acknowledged, sworn to, or proved and filed for record (Sec. 13.001). Unrecorded special warranty deeds are binding on the parties to the instrument, on the parties' heirs, and on a subsequent purchaser who does not pay a valuable consideration or who has notice of the instrument (Sec. 13.001c).

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

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

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

Our Promise

The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Ellis 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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