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Connecticut deed packet

Connecticut Warranty Deed

A Connecticut 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.

  • Connecticut 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 of the deed is included.

How your Connecticut 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 Connecticut deed, not a county-issued form. Record the completed deed with the Town Clerk. 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.
Connecticut recording note. Record with the Town Clerk of the Connecticut town or city where the land lies. Connecticut has 169 towns and no county recorder. A deed signed in Connecticut must be attested by two witnesses; the notary may be one of them. A conveyance generally needs a completed Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return (OP-236 / myCTREC) and payment of state and municipal conveyance tax, unless an exemption applies. This packet does not include an official OP-236 blank. Connecticut does not recognize remote online notarization for real-estate closings. Homestead is a creditor exemption, not a deed-joinder rule.

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About this Connecticut form

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.

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 Connecticut Warranty Deed Forms

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Connecticut if you are unsure which fits your transfer.