A Washington Statutory Warranty Deed is a legal document that conveys real property from one person to another. This type of deed includes specific language that is required by the Washington State Legislature. It contains warranties that protect the buyer of the property from certain risks associated with the ownership of the property. In addition, it also contains certain covenants, which are promises made between the buyer and the seller. There are two main types of Washington Statutory Warranty Deed: General Warranty Deed and Special Warranty Deed. A General Warranty Deed offers the broadest form of protection and is the most commonly used deed in Washington State. It provides the buyer with a guarantee that the seller owns the property, that they have the right to transfer it, and that the property is free from liens or encumbrances. A Special Warranty Deed, on the other hand, offers less protection to the buyer than a General Warranty Deed. It only guarantees that the seller has not done anything to encumber the property since they obtained title to it. No matter which type of Washington Statutory Warranty Deed is used, the deed must be signed by the seller and the buyer, and be dated and notarized. The deed should then be recorded in the county where the property is located. Once recorded, the deed will provide evidence of title to the buyer.