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New Hampshire deed packet

New Hampshire Warranty Deed

A New Hampshire warranty deed transfers real estate with the grantor's title warranties. Download the editable Word deed and step-by-step completion and recording checklist.

  • Updated August 2026
  • Attorney-reviewed
  • Recording guidance included
  • Editable Word format
  • PublicLegal since 1995
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Is this the right deed type? A warranty deed includes the grantor's full title warranties — the broadest title protection of the standard deed types.

Included documents

This download includes 2 documents in editable Word format. Complete them on your own computer, then print, sign, and record.

  • New Hampshire Warranty Deed (blank form) Core deed document — the recordable instrument Word (.DOCX)
  • Deed completion and recording checklist Guidance — do not record Word (.DOCX)

Packet is delivered in Word format; no blank PDF of the deed is included.

How your New Hampshire deed gets completed and recorded

A simple three-step workflow; the packet guides you through each one.

1

Prepare

Gather the current deed or title record and the exact legal description of the property before you start.

2

Execute

Complete the blank deed and follow the included state guidance for signing, acknowledgment, and related requirements.

3

Record

Confirm your county recorder's cover sheets, transfer forms, fees, and local practices, then submit the executed deed.

This packet contains a PublicLegal-authored New Hampshire deed, not a county-issued form. Record the completed deed with the Registry of Deeds. County, city, or town cover sheets, transfer or tax forms, fees, and filing procedures may apply. Only the documents listed under Included documents are included.
New Hampshire recording note. Record with the Registry of Deeds of the county where the land lies. New Hampshire has 10 counties. The first sentence of the first description paragraph must name every municipality in which the property is located, and the latest mailing address of all grantees must appear on the deed (RSA 478:4-a). Real estate transfer tax is generally $0.75 per $100 on each side (RSA 78-B:1) unless an exemption applies. For contractual transfers and RSA 78-B:2, IX transfers, file CD-57-P / CD-57-S with DRA; the purchaser files PA-34 for every transfer. This packet does not include official CD-57 or PA-34 blanks. Ordinary acknowledged deeds need no witnesses. If the property is a homestead, the owner’s spouse, if any, must sign and release homestead rights (RSA 480:5-a). A New Hampshire quitclaim deed uses “with quitclaim covenants” (RSA 477:28) and is not a no-warranty release.

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About this New Hampshire form

What Is a New Hampshire Warranty Deed?

A New Hampshire warranty deed is a legal document used to transfer real estate ownership from a grantor (seller) to a grantee (buyer) with the highest level of protection. It includes a full guarantee that the grantor holds clear title to the property, has the right to sell it, and that the property is free of undisclosed liens, mortgages, or other encumbrances. If a title issue arises later, the grantor is legally liable to defend the title and compensate the grantee.

When to Use a Warranty Deed in New Hampshire

Warranty deeds are the standard instrument for formal real estate transactions. Common scenarios include:

  • Buying or selling residential or commercial property on the open market.
  • Transactions involving a title insurance company and mortgage lender, which almost always require a warranty deed.
  • Transfers where the buyer wants maximum legal assurance against past title defects or ownership claims.

New Hampshire Requirements for Warranty Deeds

  • Signing: The grantor must sign the deed.
  • Notarization: The grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public.
  • Witnesses: New Hampshire requires 1 witness to sign the deed.
  • Recording: Record the deed at the County Registry of Deeds in the county where the property sits.
  • Transfer Tax / Recording Fees: New Hampshire transfer tax is $0.75 per $100. Recording fees apply.
  • Legal Description: A formal legal description must be included.

Warranty Deed vs Quitclaim Deed in New Hampshire

A warranty deed provides the grantee with a legal guarantee of a clear title and holds the grantor liable for any undisclosed title issues. A quitclaim deed, however, offers no such warranties; it simply transfers whatever interest the grantor has at that moment. Warranty deeds are for standard sales, while quitclaim deeds are usually for transfers between trusted parties or family members.

PublicLegal-authored self-help deed form. Provided for customers to complete with their own transaction information and submit to the proper local recording office. Recorder offices and state agencies may require separate supplemental forms, taxes, fees, or cover sheets, and requirements vary by jurisdiction and transaction. Review the product notes and confirm local recording requirements before relying on any completed deed.

100% satisfaction guarantee

ILRG provides self-help deed forms and download support. Attorney-reviewed PublicLegal-authored deed forms are provided for you to complete with your own transaction information. Deed recording requirements, supplemental forms, transfer taxes, title-company practices, and legal suitability vary by jurisdiction and transaction. If you are not 100 percent satisfied after purchasing from us, contact us for a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire Warranty Deed Forms

Yes, a recorded warranty deed is the standard legal proof of ownership. It shows that the property was transferred to you with full guarantees of clear title.

Yes, it is highly recommended. While the warranty deed gives you the right to sue the grantor for title defects, title insurance ensures you have financial backing and legal defense without having to track down the grantor.

Deeds are recorded at the local County Registry of Deeds for the county where the property is located.

It means the grantor promises to protect the grantee against any legal claims to the property that originated before the grantee took ownership, and to pay for the legal costs if such claims arise.

The transfer tax is $0.75 per $100. The responsibility for paying this tax is typically negotiated in the purchase agreement, though local custom often dictates whether the buyer or seller pays.

A warranty deed includes the grantor's warranty covenants — generally a promise that the grantor owns the property and will defend the title against claims, subject to any exceptions stated in the deed. It offers the grantee broader title protection than a quitclaim deed.

Warranty deeds are commonly used in arm's-length sales and other transfers where the grantee wants full title warranties from the grantor. Lenders and title insurers generally expect them for ordinary purchases.

The packet includes the blank state-specific deed in editable Word format plus a separate completion instructions and checklist document. A completed sample PDF may be offered as an optional add-on.

Recording offices review formatting, execution requirements such as notarization, and any required supplemental forms or fees, which vary by county. The included instructions cover the general process; confirm your county's current requirements before you record.

A warranty deed includes title warranties from the grantor; a quitclaim deed transfers only whatever interest the grantor may have, with no warranties at all. Compare the deed types available for New Hampshire if you are unsure which fits your transfer.