Warranty Deed
(Statutory) (Short Form) (FL)

Summary

This is template for a short form warranty deed as prescribed by statute (see Fla. Stat. § 689.02(1)). Unlike a general warranty deed, which must state all of the covenants of title to be included in the deed, this template binds the grantor and their heirs to the common law covenants as if they had been specifically set forth in the deed. Fla. Stat. § 689.03. This template provides practical guidance and drafting notes. The estate conveyed in this template is in fee simple absolute and the deed provides for a single grantee. Appropriate variations may be made, of course, to provide for a different estate or for joint grantees. Warranty deeds must include a blank space for the property appraiser's parcel identification number, if available, describing the property conveyed. If available, the property appraiser's parcel identification number must be entered on the deed before it is presented for recording. Fla. Stat. § 689.02(2). Failure to include the blank spaces, the parcel identification number, any social security numbers, or inclusion of an incorrect number does not affect the validity of the conveyance or the recordability of the deed. The parcel identification number is not part of the legal description of the property conveyed and cannot be used as a substitute for the legal description of the property conveyed in the deed. Fla. Stat. § 689.02(2). A deed will not be accepted for filing unless it contains the name and address of the natural person who prepared the instrument or under whose direction it was prepared. Fla. Stat. § 695.26(1). The statutory warranty deed must be executed and acknowledged in the same manner provided by law for other conveyances of realty by deed. Fla. Stat. § 689.04. For an in-depth discussion of different types of deeds commonly used in Florida, see Commercial Real Estate Closings (FL). For templates of other deeds to use in commercial transactions in Florida, see Quitclaim Deed (Commercial Transaction) (FL) and General Warranty Deed (FL). For a template of a deed to use in residential transactions in Florida, see General Warranty Deed (Individual Grantor) (FL). For information on the process of buying and selling real property in Florida, see Purchasing and Selling Commercial Real Estate Resource Kit (FL) and Purchase and Sale of Residential Real Property (FL). For more information on commercial real estate ownership in Florida, see Commercial Real Estate Ownership (FL). See also Commercial Real Estate Development (FL). For further guidance on recording procedures for real estate documents in Florida, see Recording Procedures (FL). For information on deed transfer taxes in Florida, see Real Property Transfer Taxes (FL). For information on title insurance, see Title Insurance (FL). For further guidance on deeds, see Types of Deeds and Key Provisions. See also Thompson on Real Property, Thomas Editions § 82.04 and Powell on Real Property § 81A.03. For a full listing of key content covering purchasing and selling commercial real estate, see Purchasing and Selling Commercial Real Estate Resource Kit. See also Junior Associate Real Estate Resource Kit (Commercial Purchase and Sale). For a full listing of key content covering purchasing and selling residential real estate, see Purchasing and Selling Residential Real Estate Resource Kit. For a list of key resources covering real estate-related tasks for associates, in-house attorneys, and interns, see First Year Associate Resource Kit: Real Estate, Summer Associate Resource Kit: Real Estate, In-House Real Estate Resource Kit, and Federal Government Summer Intern Resource Kit: Real Estate.