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General & Special Warranty Deed Notarization
Lake Mead Mobile Notary provides mobile warranty deed notarization for grantors (sellers/transferors) and grantees (buyers/transferees) across the Las Vegas Valley.
Warranty deeds transfer property ownership with title warranties. A general warranty deed provides full title warranty against claims arising both before and during the grantor's ownership. A special warranty deed provides limited warranty protection against claims arising only during the grantor's ownership period.
Under Nevada recording rules, a warranty deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary to be accepted by the Clark County Recorder.[reference:38][reference:39]The notary verifies identity, completes the acknowledgment certificate, and applies the official Nevada notarial seal.[reference:40]
Deed Types
Nevada recognizes both general and special warranty deeds. The type of warranty deed used depends on the transaction and the level of title protection the grantee requires.
A general warranty deed provides the highest level of title warranty. The grantor promises to defend the title against claims arising both before and during their ownership.[reference:41] This deed is commonly used in traditional real estate sales where the buyer expects maximum protection.[reference:42]
A special warranty deed provides limited title warranty. The grantor guarantees title only against defects that arose during the grantor's ownership period, not from prior owners.[reference:43] This deed is commonly used in commercial real estate transactions, investment property sales, and corporate transfers.[reference:44]
A general warranty deed requires the grantor to defend title against all claims, even if the basis for the claim arose fifty years before the grantor came into ownership.[reference:45]A special warranty deed requires the grantor to defend against only claims that arise out of the grantor's ownership of the property.[reference:46]
General warranty deeds are typically used in residential real estate sales.[reference:47]Special warranty deeds are often used in commercial transactions, investment property sales, corporate transfers, and transfers between entities.[reference:48]
Notarization
Under Nevada recording rules, a warranty deed must be notarized before it can be recorded with the county recorder.[reference:49]
Under Nevada recording rules, a deed that transfers property must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary to be accepted by the Clark County Recorder.[reference:50][reference:51] The grantor's signature must be notarized before the deed is submitted for recording.[reference:52]
Warranty deeds use acknowledgment notarization, where the grantor appears before a notary, proves identity, and acknowledges signing voluntarily.[reference:53][reference:54]The notary then completes the acknowledgment certificate and applies the official Nevada notarial seal.[reference:55]
The grantor must personally appear and acknowledge the deed for proper Nevada notarization.[reference:56]Do not sign before meeting with the notary.[reference:57]
The notary must verify the grantor's identity. If the notary does not know the signer, the signer must present identification.[reference:58] The notary records the identification process in the journal.[reference:59]
The notary must complete the notarial wording, sign, and apply the official stamp. The signature and stamp by themselves do not constitute a complete notarization.[reference:60]
Recording
The Clark County Recorder has specific requirements for recording a warranty deed. A properly notarized deed meeting these requirements will be accepted for recording.[reference:63]
The 11-digit parcel number must be placed at the top left corner of the first page of the document.[reference:64]
The first page must have a blank space of 3" x 3" in the upper right corner to accommodate the recording label.[reference:65]
A legal description must appear on all documents that are transferring real property.[reference:66]
The grantee name and address must be stated for mailing tax statements on any document transferring title.[reference:67]
Names must be printed or typed under all signatures except notaries with a legible notary stamp.[reference:68]
The warranty deed must have a proper notary acknowledgment.[reference:69] The notary must complete the notarial wording and apply the official stamp.[reference:70]
Parties & Signers
The grantor signs the warranty deed. The notary does not determine signer authority; that is determined by the title company, escrow officer, and legal counsel.
The grantor signs the warranty deed transferring ownership. The grantor must appear before the notary and acknowledge the signature.[reference:71]
The grantee receives the property but typically does not sign the warranty deed. The grantee's name and address must appear on the deed for recording.
The spouse of the grantor may be required to sign the warranty deed to release community property rights.
If the property is held in a trust, the trustee may sign the warranty deed on behalf of the trust.
Commercial transfers are often signed by corporate officers on behalf of the business entity.
An attorney-in-fact may sign on behalf of the grantor when properly authorized by a power of attorney.
A personal representative may sign a warranty deed for estate transfers when properly authorized.
Appointment Preparation
Have the warranty deed completed but unsigned. Do not sign before meeting with the notary.[reference:72]The grantor must personally appear and acknowledge the deed for proper Nevada notarization.[reference:73]
The grantor must present valid, unexpired government-issued photo identification. If the notary does not know the signer, the signer must present identification.[reference:74]
Provide the property address and legal description for the deed. The legal description must appear on all documents transferring real property.[reference:75]
Provide the 11-digit parcel number (APN) for placement at the top left corner of the first page.[reference:76]
Ensure the grantor's and grantee's full legal names are correct. Names must match title and the deed wording.[reference:77]
The consideration amount (sale price or transfer value) should be stated on the deed.
Provide any instructions from the title company, escrow officer, or closing attorney regarding recording or delivery.
Provide any instructions concerning recording with the county recorder, including recording fees and return address.
Mobile Appointment
Complete the warranty deed with all required information (grantor, grantee, legal description, APN, consideration). Do not sign the deed.[reference:78]
The grantor, title company, or escrow officer provides the preferred meeting location, such as a title company office, escrow office, residential property, or attorney's office.
The notary verifies the grantor's identity.[reference:79]The grantor acknowledges signing the deed voluntarily.[reference:80] The notary completes the acknowledgment certificate and applies the official Nevada notarial seal.[reference:81]
The completed deed is checked for accuracy and completeness. The notarized acknowledgment must be properly completed.
The notarized warranty deed is returned to the grantor, title company, or escrow officer for recording with the Clark County Recorder.[reference:82]The deed must meet all recording requirements to be accepted.[reference:83]
Common Questions
Yes. Under Nevada recording rules, a warranty deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notary to be accepted by the Clark County Recorder.[reference:84][reference:85]
A general warranty deed provides full title warranty against claims arising both before and during the grantor's ownership.[reference:86] A special warranty deed provides limited warranty protection only against claims arising during the grantor's ownership period.[reference:87]
Yes, if the title company, escrow officer, and county recorder allow it. Nevada recognizes electronic signatures and electronic notarization.[reference:88]
No. Do not sign the deed before meeting with the notary.[reference:89] The grantor must personally appear and acknowledge the deed for proper Nevada notarization.[reference:90]For an acknowledgment, the grantor may have signed previously as long as they personally appear and acknowledge the signature.[reference:91]
No. Notarization verifies identity and witnesses the signature. Recording requires the deed to meet all county recorder requirements (APN, legal description, margins, etc.).[reference:92]
No. A notarized warranty deed verifies identity and witnesses the signature. Title transfer is complete when the deed is recorded with the county recorder.
The spouse of the grantor may be required to sign the warranty deed to release community property rights. The title company or escrow officer determines who must sign.
If the property is held in a trust, the trustee signs the warranty deed. For estate transfers, a personal representative may sign. Documentation of authority may be required.
Commercial transfers often use special warranty deeds.[reference:93] They may be signed by corporate officers on behalf of the business entity. Documentation of authority may be required.
A warranty deed uses an acknowledgment.[reference:94][reference:95] The grantor appears before the notary, proves identity, and acknowledges signing voluntarily. A jurat is used for sworn statements (affidavits) and requires the signer to sign in the notary's presence after taking an oath or affirmation.[reference:96]
Yes. An attorney-in-fact may sign on behalf of the grantor when properly authorized by a power of attorney. The power of attorney document must be provided and may need to be notarized.
Yes. A warranty deed must be recorded with the county recorder to transfer title and provide notice to third parties. The deed must be notarized before recording.[reference:97]
Recording fees vary. Contact the Clark County Recorder's Office or your title company for current recording fees.
No. The notary does not provide or prepare legal documents. The warranty deed should be prepared by the title company, escrow officer, or attorney.
The notary's role is to perform the notarial act and return the deed according to instructions. Questions about recording, title transfer, or post-recording matters should be directed to the title company, escrow officer, or closing attorney.
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