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Connecticut Warranty Deed
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.
What Is a Connecticut Warranty Deed?
A Connecticut warranty deed transfers Connecticut real estate with warranty covenants. Connecticut's warranty form is commonly used when the grantor is giving broad deed-warranty protection, including the four Connecticut statutory warranty covenants: seisin, freedom from encumbrances except as stated, right and authority to convey, and warranty and defense of title against all persons except as stated in the deed.
When to Use a Warranty Deed in Connecticut
- Buying or selling Connecticut real estate when warranty-deed protection is intended.
- Working with a buyer, lender, title company, or Connecticut attorney who expects warranty covenants.
- Using a deed that provides more protection than a no-warranty quitclaim deed.
Connecticut Requirements for Warranty Deeds
- Signing and witnesses: Connecticut signing requires the grantor's signature, acknowledgment, and two witnesses for Connecticut signing. The notary or other acknowledging officer may serve as one of the witnesses.
- Recording: Record the deed with the Town Clerk of the Connecticut town or city where the property is located. Connecticut land records are town-based, not county-recorded.
- Conveyance tax: Connecticut generally has a graduated state conveyance tax plus a municipal conveyance tax collected at recording. Rates depend on property type, price tier, and town. The OP-236 conveyance-tax return and myCTREC workflow may be part of the recording process.
- Attorney-closing caveat: Connecticut is an attorney-closing state for many real estate closings, and attorney preparation of the deed is customary. This form is not a substitute for Connecticut attorney advice in a closing.
- No RON: Do not use remote online notarization for a Connecticut real-estate closing or deed execution unless a Connecticut attorney confirms otherwise. Use in-person acknowledgment before an authorized officer.
- Legal description: Use the full legal description from the current recorded deed, title commitment, survey, or other reliable title source. A street address alone is not enough.
Warranty Deed vs Quitclaim Deed in Connecticut
A Connecticut warranty deed includes statutory warranty covenants. A Connecticut quitclaim deed transfers the grantor's interest with quitclaim covenants and does not provide the same warranty protection. Connecticut does not use a separate statutory “grant deed” category for consumer deed selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides this deed form?
This is a PublicLegal-authored self-help deed form template for customers to complete with their own transaction information. It is not an official Connecticut Judiciary, Secretary of the State, or Town Clerk form.
How many witnesses does a Connecticut warranty deed need?
For Connecticut signing, the deed should be acknowledged and attested by two witnesses. The acknowledging officer, such as a notary, may be one of the two witnesses.
Where is a Connecticut deed recorded?
Record with the Town Clerk of the Connecticut town or city where the property is located. Connecticut does not use county recorders for land records.
Does Connecticut charge conveyance tax?
Usually yes. Connecticut has graduated state conveyance tax rates and a municipal conveyance tax. Confirm the current rate, exemptions, OP-236, and myCTREC requirements with the Town Clerk, Connecticut attorney, title company, or tax professional.
Can I use remote online notarization for a Connecticut deed?
Do not use remote online notarization for a Connecticut real-estate closing or deed execution unless a Connecticut attorney confirms otherwise. In-person acknowledgment is the cautious recording path.
"What does ILRG guarantee?"
ILRG provides self-help deed forms and download support. PublicLegal-authored deed forms are provided for customers to complete with their 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.