What is Deed?
Deeds are legal documents used to transfer ownership of real estate. They are essential in property sales, gifting, and inheritance. Explore our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Pennsylvania Deeds
Deeds are vital documents for property transactions in Pennsylvania. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Pennsylvania Deed documents
- Warranty Deed — transfers property with guarantees about title.
- Quitclaim Deed — transfers any interest in property without guarantees.
- Grant Deed — conveys property with certain assurances about ownership.
- Bargain and Sale Deed — implies ownership rights but lacks warranties.
- Executor’s Deed — used by an executor to transfer property from an estate.
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
Form packages
Pennsylvania Contract for Deed Package
Everything needed for owner-financed real estate transactions in one package, including multiple essential legal forms.
This package includes:
- Pennsylvania Agreement or Contract for Deed for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate a/k/a Land or Executory Contract
- Pennsylvania Notice of Intent to Enforce Forfeiture Provisions of Contact for Deed
- Pennsylvania Final Notice of Forfeiture and Request to Vacate Property under Contract for Deed
- Pennsylvania General Notice of Default for Contract for Deed
- Pennsylvania Seller's Disclosure of Forfeiture Rights for Contract for Deed
- Pennsylvania Seller's Disclosure of Financing Terms for Residential Property in connection with Contract or Agreement for Deed a/k/a Land Contract
- Pennsylvania Contract for Deed Seller's Annual Accounting Statement
- Pennsylvania Notice of Default for Past Due Payments in connection with Contract for Deed
- Pennsylvania Final Notice of Default for Past Due Payments in connection with Contract for Deed
- Pennsylvania Assignment of Contract for Deed by Seller
- Pennsylvania Notice of Assignment of Contract for Deed
Pennsylvania Satisfaction, Cancellation or Release of Mortgage Package
Get everything you need for mortgage satisfaction or release in one convenient package that includes multiple related legal forms.
Pennsylvania Assignment of Mortgage Package
Easily convey mortgage interests with multiple related forms, providing everything needed for a smooth assignment process in one convenient package.
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Pennsylvania Contract for Deed PackageEverything needed for owner-financed real estate transactions in one package, including multiple essential legal forms.
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Quitclaim Deed - Individual to a TrustTransfer property ownership to a trust with this straightforward legal tool, ensuring your assets are managed according to your wishes.
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Agreement or Contract for Deed for Sale and Purchase of Real Estate a/k/a Land or Executory ContractUse this legal document to outline the terms for buying and selling real estate through an executory contract, ensuring both parties' interests are protected.
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Quitclaim Deed from Individual to IndividualTransfer property ownership easily between individuals, using a straightforward document that ensures clear title without warranties.
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Special Warranty Deed from Corporation to Limited PartnershipTransfer property from a corporation to a limited partnership, ensuring clear title without future claims.
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Warranty Deed - Partnership to Two IndividualsSecure property ownership with this essential document, ideal for transferring real estate between partners to individuals.
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Warranty Deed from Individual to IndividualTransfer property ownership securely and effectively between individuals with this detailed legal document.
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Quitclaim Deed from Individual to Himself and WifeUse this document to transfer property ownership from an individual to themselves and their partner, ensuring clarity in property rights.
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Pennsylvania Gift Deed for Individual to IndividualUse this document to transfer property ownership as a gift between individuals, ensuring clarity and legal protection.
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Warranty Deed to Child Reserving a Life Estate in the ParentsTransfer property to a child while retaining a life estate, ensuring parents can live on the property for their lifetimes.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed — Warranty deeds provide guarantees, while quitclaim deeds do not.
- Grant Deed vs. Bargain and Sale Deed — Grant deeds offer more assurances than bargain and sale deeds.
- Executor’s Deed vs. Administrator’s Deed — Executor’s deeds are for wills, while administrator’s deeds pertain to intestate estates.
- General Warranty Deed vs. Special Warranty Deed — General warranties cover the whole ownership period, while special warranties only cover the grantor’s period.
Key legal points
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Deeds transfer property ownership from one party to another.
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Notarization or witnessing is often required for validity.
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Different types of deeds offer varying levels of protection.
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State laws guide the specifics of deed usage and requirements.
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Deeds should be recorded to provide public notice of ownership.
How to get started
Begin your process easily with these steps.
- Find a template that suits your specific needs.
- Review the document description and any signing requirements.
- Access full features with a subscription.
- Complete your document using the online editor.
- Export or send your document via download, email, or mail.
FAQs
A deed legally transfers property ownership from one person to another.
Yes, recording your deed in local land records is essential for public notice.
Once a deed is signed and delivered, it typically cannot be revoked.
A lost deed can be replaced by drafting a new deed, often with court assistance.
Property transfers may incur transfer taxes, depending on the state and transaction type.
Glossary
- Deed - A legal document that transfers property ownership.
- Grantor - The person transferring the property.
- Grantee - The person receiving the property.
- Notarization - The process of having a document certified by a notary public.
- Title - Legal right to own or use property.
- Warranty - A guarantee regarding the validity of a title.
- Transfer - The act of moving ownership from one party to another.
- Executor - Person appointed to carry out the terms of a will.
- Intestate - Dying without a valid will.
- Recording - The act of registering a deed with local authorities.