What is Deed?
Deeds are legal instruments used to transfer ownership of real estate. They provide proof of property rights and are essential in many transactions. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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District of Columbia Deeds
Deeds are essential documents for property transfers. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common District of Columbia Deed documents
- Warranty Deed — Transfers property with guarantees about the title's validity.
- Quitclaim Deed — Transfers any interest the grantor may have without warranties.
- Special Warranty Deed — Transfers property with limited warranties covering only the grantor's period of ownership.
- Grant Deed — Transfers property with implied warranties of title and freedom from encumbrances.
- Executor’s Deed — Transfers property from an estate by the executor of the will.
Deed forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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District of Columbia Contract for Deed PackageThis package includes essential forms for owner-financed real estate transactions, providing everything you need in one place.
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Agreement or Contract for Deed for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate a/k/a Land or Executory ContractUse this agreement to outline the terms for purchasing real estate through installment payments, allowing buyers to secure ownership while paying over time.
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Quitclaim Deed from Personal Representative to a Decedent's Estate.Use this form to transfer property from a personal representative to a decedent's estate, ensuring proper legal documentation for asset management.
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Quitclaim Deed from Husband and Wife to IndividualTransfer property ownership easily between spouses and an individual without needing a warranty.
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Fiduciary Deed for Executors, Trustees, and other FiduciariesIdeal for transferring property owned by an estate or trust, ensuring legal protections for fiduciaries involved.
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Warranty Deed from Husband and Wife to a TrustTransfer ownership of property from a couple to a trust, simplifying estate management and ensuring asset protection.
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Satisfaction, Release or Cancellation of Deed of Trust by IndividualRelease your obligation under a deed of trust once a loan is repaid, ensuring clarity on property ownership and rights.
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Warranty Deed from Parents to Child with Life Estate Reserved by ParentsTransfer property from parents to child while retaining a life estate provides financial security during retirement.
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District of Columbia Satisfaction, Cancellation or Release of Mortgage PackageAccess multiple essential forms for releasing or canceling a mortgage, all in one convenient package.
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Assumption Agreement of Deed of Trust and Release of Original MortgagorsSettle the obligations of an existing mortgage by formally assuming its terms, enabling a new borrower to take over payments and responsibilities.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed — Warranty deeds guarantee title, while quitclaim deeds do not.
- Special Warranty Deed vs. General Warranty Deed — Special warranty covers only the grantor's time of ownership, while general covers the entire history.
- Grant Deed vs. Bargain and Sale Deed — Grant deeds include implied warranties, while bargain and sale deeds may not.
- Executor’s Deed vs. Administrator’s Deed — Executor’s deeds are issued by a will's executor, while administrator’s deeds are from an intestate estate.
Key legal points
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Deeds must be executed in writing.
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Many deeds require notarization or witnesses.
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The type of deed affects the level of title assurance.
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Deeds can be revoked or modified under certain conditions.
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State laws may dictate specific wording and requirements for deeds.
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Glossary
- Deed - A document that transfers property ownership.
- Grantor - The person transferring property rights.
- Grantee - The person receiving property rights.
- Title - Legal ownership of property.
- Warranties - Guarantees about the title's validity.
- Notarization - The process of verifying a document's authenticity.
- Encumbrance - A claim against a property that may affect its transfer.
- Executor - The person appointed to manage a deceased person's estate.
- Administrator - A person appointed to manage an intestate estate.
- Probate - The legal process of validating a will.