Etowah County Special Warranty Deed Form (Alabama)

All Etowah County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Special Warranty Deed Form

Etowah County Special Warranty Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Etowah County compliant document last validated/updated 9/25/2024

Special Warranty Deed Guide

Etowah County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Etowah County compliant document last validated/updated 10/29/2024

Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Etowah County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Etowah County compliant document last validated/updated 5/29/2024

When using these Special Warranty Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Etowah County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

Etowah County Probate Office

800 Forrest Ave, Suite 122 / PO Box 187, Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Phone: (256) 549-5341

Local jurisdictions located in Etowah County include:

  • Altoona
  • Attalla
  • Boaz
  • Gadsden
  • Gallant
  • Rainbow City
  • Walnut Grove

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Etowah County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Etowah County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Etowah County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Etowah County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Special Warranty Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Etowah County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Etowah County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Alabama or Etowah County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Etowah County Special Warranty Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Special warranty deeds transfer title to real estate from the grantor (owner) to the grantee (buyer), with a guarantee that the grantor will defend the grantee against any outside claims to the title that originate from the time she owned the property, and that all restrictions, limitations, and/or obligations associated with the property are disclosed on the deed. They offer a compromise between a full warranty deed, which requires the grantor to defend the title against ANY claims from before the grantee took ownership, and a quitclaim deed, which offers no protections whatsoever.

Valid special warranty deeds identify the parties by full name, marital status, and address, the property's legal description, physical address, the signatures of all grantors and spouses, and a notary acknowledgment. They must also meet all state requirements as set out in Section 35-4 of the Code of Alabama, and any local standards for form and content.

Alabama law demands that all deeds must be recorded (35-4-50). This provides notice of the change in ownership to the public. Record the signed and notarized deed at the office of the probate judge for the county where the property is located.

Please contact an attorney with questions about special warranty deeds, or any other issues related to real property in Alabama.

(Alabama Special Warranty Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Etowah County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

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