A general warranty deed is used to transfer an interest in real estate in Minnesota in most real estate transactions. A Minnesota warranty deed conveys real property with warranty covenants to the buyer. It requires an acknowledgement of the grantor's signature.
With the "abstract system" an abstract is evidence of title. In the "Torrens system" the certificate of title is the title. In Minnesota the County Recorder is the Registrar of Titles. The Registrar is an arm of the District Court and under its control.
– Quitclaim Deed: This deed transfers the grantor's interest in the property without any warranties or guarantees. It is often used for transfers between family members where the grantor may not want to warrant the current status of title.
Minnesota Deed Transfer A general warranty deed is used to transfer an interest in real estate in Minnesota in most real estate transactions. A Minnesota warranty deed conveys real property with warranty covenants to the buyer. It requires an acknowledgement of the grantor's signature.
Filing required. All contracts for deed executed on or after January 1, 1984, shall be recorded by the vendee within four months in the office of the county recorder or registrar of titles in the county in which the land is located. Any other person may record the contract.
A general warranty deed is used to transfer an interest in real estate in Minnesota in most real estate transactions. A Minnesota warranty deed conveys real property with warranty covenants to the buyer. It requires an acknowledgement of the grantor's signature.
Under MN law, the legal maximum rate of interest on a written contract is 8%. See written MN statutes §334.01.
In order to be recordable, a Minnesota deed must contain the name and address of the grantee(s) who are to receive the real property tax statement – unless the deed was executed or acknowledged outside of the State of Minnesota.
Filing required. All contracts for deed executed on or after January 1, 1984, shall be recorded by the vendee within four months in the office of the county recorder or registrar of titles in the county in which the land is located. Any other person may record the contract.