Lyon County Contract for Deed Form (Kansas)

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

Contract for Deed Form

Lyon County Contract for Deed Form

Fill in the blank Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all Kansas recording and content requirements.
Included Lyon County compliant document last validated/updated 5/16/2024

Contract for Deed Guide

Lyon County Contract for Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Contract for Deed form.
Included Lyon County compliant document last validated/updated 6/13/2024

Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document

Lyon County Completed Example of the Contract for Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Kansas Contract for Deed document for reference.
Included Lyon County compliant document last validated/updated 9/30/2024

Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Lyon County Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form

Disclosure form issued to buyer if applicable, typically residential property built before 1978
Included Lyon County compliant document last validated/updated 10/21/2024

Protect your family from lead based paint

Lyon County Protect your family from lead based paint

If applicable issue to buyers
Included Lyon County compliant document last validated/updated 11/13/2024

Annual Accounting Statement Form

Lyon County Annual Accounting Statement Form

Seller sends to Buyer for fiscal year reporting.
Included Lyon County compliant document last validated/updated 9/23/2024

The following Kansas and Lyon County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:

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

Lyon County Register of Deeds

Courthouse - 430 Commercial St, 1st floor, Emporia, Kansas 66801

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

Phone: (620) 341-3241

Local jurisdictions located in Lyon County include:

  • Admire
  • Allen
  • Americus
  • Emporia
  • Hartford
  • Neosho Rapids
  • Olpe
  • Reading

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 Lyon 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 Lyon County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Lyon County?

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

Can the Contract for 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 Lyon County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Lyon County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Kansas or Lyon 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 Lyon County Contract for 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.

A "Contract for Deed," sometimes referred to as a Land Contract is a legal agreement in which the buyer of a property agrees to pay the seller the purchase price over a period of time. During this period, the buyer has possession of the property, but the seller retains legal title to the property until the full purchase price is paid.

Recording the Contract: In Kansas, it's usually a good idea to record the contract for deed or an Affidavit of Equitable Interest with the county register of deeds. This ensures public notice of the buyer's interest in the property and protects against subsequent claims.

Foreclosure Process: If the buyer defaults on a contract for deed, the seller may need to go through a judicial foreclosure process to regain possession of the property. Kansas law will specify the procedure, notice requirements, and redemption rights.

Equitable Title: Under a contract for deed, the buyer often holds equitable title to the property, meaning they have a right to obtain full legal title once the contract terms are fulfilled. However, until then, the legal title remains with the seller.

Rights and Obligations: The contract should clearly outline the rights and responsibilities of both the buyer and the seller, including payment schedules, property maintenance, tax obligations, and insurance.

Default and Acceleration Clauses: Contracts for deed commonly contain clauses that detail what constitutes a default and what happens in such a scenario, including the possibility of an acceleration clause which demands full payment upon default.

Annual Accounting Statement
Principal and Interest Breakdown: The statement should clearly show how much of the buyer's payments have been applied toward the principal balance of the property and how much has gone toward interest.

Remaining Balance: It should indicate the remaining balance of the principal after the year's payments have been applied.

Payment History: The statement might include a summary of the payments made during the year, including dates and amounts.

Taxes and Insurance: If the seller is responsible for paying property taxes and insurance from the buyer's payments (common in escrow arrangements), the statement should detail these payments.

Late Fees or Penalties: If any late fees or penalties were incurred during the year, these should also be documented.

Escrow Account Balance: If there is an escrow account associated with the contract, the statement should include the current balance of this account.

Legal Compliance: Ensure that the Annual Accounting Statement complies with any relevant Kansas laws and the specific terms of your Contract for Deed.

79-1437c. Real estate sales validation questionnaires;
required to accompany transfers of title; retention time; use of information. No deed or instrument providing for the transfer of title to real estate or affidavit of equitable interest in real estate shall be recorded in the office of the register of deeds unless such deed, instrument or affidavit shall be accompanied by a real estate sales validation questionnaire completed by the grantor or grantee or the agent of such grantor or grantee concerning the property transferred.

(Kansas Contract for Deed Package includes form, guidelines, completed example and sales validation questionnaire) For use in Kansas only.


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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Lyon 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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