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Wisconsin deed packet
A Wisconsin warranty deed transfers real estate with the grantor's title warranties. Download the editable Word deed and step-by-step completion and recording checklist.
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.
This download includes 2 documents in editable Word format. Complete them on your own computer, then print, sign, and record.
Packet is delivered in Word format; no blank PDF of the deed is included.
A simple three-step workflow; the packet guides you through each one.
Gather the current deed or title record and the exact legal description of the property before you start.
Complete the blank deed and follow the included state guidance for signing, acknowledgment, and related requirements.
Confirm your county recorder's cover sheets, transfer forms, fees, and local practices, then submit the executed deed.
See page 1 of the actual blank form and review a plain-language outline of what appears on page 1. The complete formatted packet is delivered after checkout.
WARRANTY DEED.
Recording and return information: after-recording return-to / drafted-by block, beside a first-page Register of Deeds 3×3 inch stamp area that is left blank.
Recording and party information: the Wisconsin county where the property is located; grantor and grantee names, mailing addresses, marital status, and vesting; grantee mailing address; street address, PIN, and tax-statement mailing address.
Consideration: a replaceable consideration prompt (nominal $10 recital or the actual consideration), plus a Wis. Stat. § 77.25 exemption-citation field used only for exempt transfers. Do not put the sale price on the deed face.
About this Wisconsin form
A Wisconsin warranty deed provides the highest level of protection to a buyer. It legally guarantees that the grantor holds clear title to the property, has the right to sell it, and that the property is free of undisclosed liens or encumbrances. The grantor promises to defend the grantee against any future claims to the title.
Warranty deeds are the standard instrument for traditional real estate sales. Common uses in Wisconsin include:
A warranty deed provides the grantee with a legal guarantee regarding the title and holds the grantor liable for 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.
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.
Yes, a recorded warranty deed is the standard legal proof of ownership. It shows that the property was transferred to you with guarantees of title.
Yes, it is highly recommended. While the 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 Register of Deeds for the jurisdiction where the property is located.
The real estate transfer fee is $3.00 per $1,000 of value and is imposed on the grantor (Wis. Stat. § 77.22(1)). A purchase contract may allocate who reimburses whom, but the statutory incidence is on the grantor. File eRETR at TAP and present the printed receipt with the deed.
While possible, it is not recommended for standard sales, especially in states with strict closing rules. Title companies or attorneys usually prepare these deeds to ensure accuracy and title insurance eligibility.
Wisconsin is a Marital Property Act state. Property acquired during marriage generally defaults to marital property unless an individual-property category or marital property agreement provides otherwise — no separate election is required. The deed-signing rule that matters is homestead: if the deed alienates any interest of a married person in a homestead, each spouse must sign (Wis. Stat. § 706.02(1)(f)).
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.