Marathon County Special Warranty Deed Form (Wisconsin)

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

Special Warranty Deed Form

Marathon County Special Warranty Deed Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Marathon County compliant document last validated/updated 4/19/2024

Special Warranty Deed Guide

Marathon County Special Warranty Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Marathon County compliant document last validated/updated 8/23/2024

Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Marathon County Completed Example of the Special Warranty Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Marathon County compliant document last validated/updated 6/10/2024

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

Marathon County RoD

Courthouse - 500 Forest St, Wausau, Wisconsin 54403

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm (After 4:15 p.m. the record can be picked up or mailed the following business day)

Phone: 715-261-1470

Local jurisdictions located in Marathon County include:

  • Aniwa
  • Athens
  • Brokaw
  • Edgar
  • Eland
  • Elderon
  • Galloway
  • Hatley
  • Marathon
  • Mosinee
  • Ringle
  • Rothschild
  • Schofield
  • Spencer
  • Stratford
  • Unity
  • Wausau

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Marathon 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 Marathon County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Marathon County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Wisconsin or Marathon 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 Marathon 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.

In Wisconsin, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another using a special warranty deed. When recorded, a special warranty deed conveys an interest in real property to the named grantee with limited warranties of title.

A special warranty deed offers a more limited warranty than a general warranty deed. Special warranty deeds convey real property in fee simple to the grantee, typically with a covenant from the grantor that the property is free from encumbrances made by the grantor. The grantor also covenants that he will defend title against any lawful claim arising by, through, or under the grantor, but none other. This means that the deed will not protect the grantee against title issues that arose prior to the time the grantor acquired title. A special warranty deed is recognizable by the terms "convey and warrant specially," but no warranties are implied in Wisconsin, so any special warranty covenants must be explicitly stated in the deed (706.10(6)).

In addition to meeting all state and local standards for recorded documents, a lawful special warranty deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status, the consideration given for the transfer, and the grantee's full name, marital status, vesting, and mailing address. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership. For Wisconsin residential property, the primary methods for holding title in co-ownership are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and community (marital) property. A conveyance of real estate to two or more unmarried persons creates a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is declared (700.18). All property of spouses acquired either individually or jointly during the marriage is presumed to be marital property unless otherwise specified by a marital property agreement (766.31).

Deeds in Wisconsin must be accompanied by a receipt that evidences completion of a Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Return. The real estate transfer fee is levied based on either the consideration made for the transfer or the current fair market value of the real property, as reflected on the form (77.22(1)). Submit the form electronically via the Wisconsin Department of Revenue website. All conveyances require a completed form or an exemption stated on the face of the deed. Find a list of exempt documents at 77.25.

As with any conveyance of realty, a special warranty deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. The finished copy of the deed must be signed by the grantor and notarized. Additionally, the grantor's spouse must join in signing to release rights of homestead, regardless of whether he or she holds an actual interest in the property conveyed. Record the original completed deed, along with any additional materials, at the Register of Deeds office of the county where the property is located. Contact the same office to verify recording fees and accepted forms of payment.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact a Wisconsin lawyer with any questions related to the transfer of real property.

(Wisconsin SWD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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