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Florida deed packet

Florida Special Warranty Deed

Convey Florida real estate with limited warranty covenants covering only the grantor's period of ownership. Get the state-specific blank deed and completion guidance as an instant download.

  • State-specific packet
  • Editable Word format
  • PublicLegal since 1995
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Is this the right deed type? A special warranty deed provides limited title warranties — covering only defects arising during the grantor's ownership.

Included documents

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

  • Florida Special Warranty Deed (blank form) Core deed document — the recordable instrument Word (.DOCX)
  • Completion instructions and recording guidance Guidance — do not record Word (.DOCX)

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

How your Florida 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.

County-specific cover sheets, government transfer forms, filing fees, title examination, and legal advice are not included unless listed above.

About this Florida form

What Is a Florida Special Warranty Deed?

A Florida special warranty deed transfers Florida real property with limited warranty promises from the grantor, subject to the exceptions and wording stated in the deed. The warranty is narrower than a general warranty deed and is generally tied to claims by, through, or under the grantor rather than all title history.

What Is Included After Checkout?

The Florida special warranty deed package includes two editable Microsoft Word documents: the Florida Special Warranty Deed and a separate Florida Special Warranty Deed Instructions and Recording Checklist. The instruction file is separate so completion guidance is not accidentally recorded as part of the deed.

When This Florida Deed May Be Considered

This form may be considered when a Florida transaction calls for limited warranty treatment, such as selected commercial, REO, fiduciary, entity, or title-company-directed transfers. Confirm the deed's exact warranty scope, exceptions, authority, homestead, lender, tax, and title-company requirements before signing.

Florida Recording and Completion Notes

  • Signing, witnesses, and notary: Florida deeds generally must be signed by the grantor in the presence of two subscribing witnesses and acknowledged before a notary or other authorized officer before recording.
  • Recording office: Record with the Clerk of the Circuit Court / county recorder for the Florida county where the property is located.
  • Legal description: Use the complete legal description from a reliable title source. A street address, parcel number, or property-appraiser summary is not a substitute.
  • Recording space: Florida recording standards include first-page and later-page top-right blank-space requirements; do not shrink or remove recording-space areas when completing the document.
  • Taxes and homestead: Documentary stamp tax, mortgage surtax or intangible-tax issues, Miami-Dade treatment, homestead spouse joinder, lender requirements, title insurance, and property-tax consequences can be fact-specific and should be reviewed before signing.

Special Warranty vs. General Warranty and No-Warranty Deeds in Florida

A Florida special warranty deed gives limited warranty promises and is narrower than a general warranty deed. It is not the same as a fee simple no-warranty deed or quitclaim deed, both of which are no-warranty paths. Use the deed type that matches the intended warranty scope.

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. 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 Florida Special Warranty Deed Forms

A special warranty deed generally limits the grantor's warranty promises to claims by, through, or under the grantor, subject to the deed's stated exceptions and exact wording.

No. A special warranty deed gives limited warranty promises. A quitclaim deed gives no title warranties and releases only the grantor's possible interest.

Florida deeds generally require two subscribing witnesses and a notary acknowledgment for recording. Confirm execution details before signing.

Record the deed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court / county recorder in the Florida county where the real property is located.

The product includes the editable Florida Special Warranty Deed Word document and a separate editable Florida Special Warranty Deed Instructions and Recording Checklist Word document.