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Free Property Deed Template
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GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
United States · State Of Arizona · Executed April 22, 2026
GRANTOR
David Andrew Sullivan
1840 Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015
A married person, as sole and separate property
A married person, as sole and separate property
GRANTEE
Patricia Lynn Henderson
7250 East Indian School Road, Suite 220
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Property: 1840 Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85015
Consideration: 675,000.00 USD
THIS GENERAL WARRANTY DEED (this "Deed") is made and entered into as of April 22, 2026 by David Andrew Sullivan, whose mailing address is 1840 Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015 (the "Grantor"), in favor of Patricia Lynn Henderson, whose mailing address is 7250 East Indian School Road, Suite 220
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (the "Grantee").
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of 675,000.00 USD in lawful money of the United States, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Grantor does hereby GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL, CONVEY, AND WARRANT unto the Grantee, the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns forever, the real property described in Section 1 below, to be held by the Grantee in fee simple, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same in fee simple absolute, subject to the terms, conditions, and exceptions set forth in this Deed.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of 675,000.00 USD in lawful money of the United States, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Grantor does hereby GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL, CONVEY, AND WARRANT unto the Grantee, the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns forever, the real property described in Section 1 below, to be held by the Grantee in fee simple, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same in fee simple absolute, subject to the terms, conditions, and exceptions set forth in this Deed.
1.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Street Address: 1840 Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85015
County: Maricopa
State: Arizona
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 156-43-021A
Legal Description:
Lot 21, of CAMELBACK MEADOWS, according to Book 145 of Maps, Page 32, records of Maricopa County, Arizona.
Source of Title (Prior Deed Reference):
Recorded as Document No. 2018-0654321 in the Official Records of Maricopa County, Arizona, on July 12, 2018.
County: Maricopa
State: Arizona
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 156-43-021A
Legal Description:
Lot 21, of CAMELBACK MEADOWS, according to Book 145 of Maps, Page 32, records of Maricopa County, Arizona.
Source of Title (Prior Deed Reference):
Recorded as Document No. 2018-0654321 in the Official Records of Maricopa County, Arizona, on July 12, 2018.
2.
CONSIDERATION
The total consideration paid by the Grantee to the Grantor for this conveyance is 675,000.00 USD, paid as cash funds delivered at closing.
The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that the recital of consideration herein is solely for the purposes of recording and transfer tax computation and does not limit or expand any other rights or obligations between the parties.
The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that the recital of consideration herein is solely for the purposes of recording and transfer tax computation and does not limit or expand any other rights or obligations between the parties.
3.
GRANTING CLAUSE
The Grantor hereby grant, bargain, sell, convey, and warrant unto the Grantee all right, title, and interest of the Grantor in and to the Property described in Section 1, together with:
(a) all buildings, structures, and improvements now or hereafter erected thereon;
(b) all easements, rights-of-way, and appurtenances belonging or in any way pertaining to the Property;
(c) all hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging;
(d) all rents, issues, profits, and other income of the Property;
(e) all mineral, oil, gas, water, and similar rights, except as expressly reserved or excluded in Section 1.
(a) all buildings, structures, and improvements now or hereafter erected thereon;
(b) all easements, rights-of-way, and appurtenances belonging or in any way pertaining to the Property;
(c) all hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging;
(d) all rents, issues, profits, and other income of the Property;
(e) all mineral, oil, gas, water, and similar rights, except as expressly reserved or excluded in Section 1.
4.
HABENDUM AND VESTING
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property unto the Grantee, in fee simple, and unto the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns FOREVER.
5.
TITLE COVENANTS
The Grantor, for the Grantor and the Grantor's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby covenants with the Grantee, the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns:
(a) Seizin. That the Grantor is lawfully seized of the Property in fee simple absolute and has good right and lawful authority to convey the same.
(b) Free of Encumbrances. That the Property is free and clear of all encumbrances, except as expressly set forth in Section 6 (Permitted Exceptions) below.
(c) Quiet Enjoyment. That the Grantee shall quietly enjoy the Property without lawful disturbance.
(d) General Warranty. That the Grantor will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the title to the Property against all claims and demands of all persons whomsoever, except those arising under the Permitted Exceptions.
(a) Seizin. That the Grantor is lawfully seized of the Property in fee simple absolute and has good right and lawful authority to convey the same.
(b) Free of Encumbrances. That the Property is free and clear of all encumbrances, except as expressly set forth in Section 6 (Permitted Exceptions) below.
(c) Quiet Enjoyment. That the Grantee shall quietly enjoy the Property without lawful disturbance.
(d) General Warranty. That the Grantor will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the title to the Property against all claims and demands of all persons whomsoever, except those arising under the Permitted Exceptions.
6.
WARRANTY SCOPE
The parties acknowledge that the warranty granted under this Deed has the following scope: General — defends against all claims. The covenants of title set forth above shall be construed accordingly, and any breach-of-warranty remedy available to the Grantee shall be limited to the scope so stated.
7.
PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS
The conveyance set forth herein is made subject to the following Permitted Exceptions, and the Grantor's warranties of title shall not extend to:
Easements, rights-of-way, and restrictions of record;
Current year ad valorem real property taxes (prorated through closing date);
Applicable zoning ordinances and governmental regulations.
The Grantee, by accepting this Deed, accepts the Property subject to the foregoing Permitted Exceptions and acknowledges that the Grantor's title warranties do not extend to claims arising therefrom.
Easements, rights-of-way, and restrictions of record;
Current year ad valorem real property taxes (prorated through closing date);
Applicable zoning ordinances and governmental regulations.
The Grantee, by accepting this Deed, accepts the Property subject to the foregoing Permitted Exceptions and acknowledges that the Grantor's title warranties do not extend to claims arising therefrom.
8.
TRANSFER TAX / DOCUMENTARY STAMPS
The documentary transfer tax / state documentary stamps applicable to this conveyance are 742.50 USD, and shall be paid by the Grantor at the time of recording. The party responsible for payment shall remit the tax to the appropriate state and county taxing authorities and shall affix the documentary stamps as required.
The recital of consideration in Section 2 above is the basis for computation of the documentary transfer tax.
The recital of consideration in Section 2 above is the basis for computation of the documentary transfer tax.
9.
1099-S REPORTING
The Grantor and Grantee acknowledge that this transaction is subject to information reporting under Internal Revenue Code § 6045(e) and the regulations thereunder. The settlement agent or, if no settlement agent is involved, the Grantee, shall be responsible for filing IRS Form 1099-S reporting the gross proceeds of this transaction and shall furnish a copy to the Grantor on or before January 31 of the year following the year of closing.
The Grantor certifies under penalty of perjury that the taxpayer identification number provided to the settlement agent is correct and that the Grantor is not subject to backup withholding.
The Grantor certifies under penalty of perjury that the taxpayer identification number provided to the settlement agent is correct and that the Grantor is not subject to backup withholding.
10.
RECORDING AND NOTICE
This Deed shall be filed for record in the office of the recorder of Maricopa County, State of Arizona, following execution and notarization. Recording shall provide constructive notice to all persons of the conveyance set forth herein, in accordance with the recording statutes of the State.
11.
GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY
This Deed and the conveyance set forth herein shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, including its real property recording statutes, transfer tax laws, and laws governing the form and effect of deeds.
If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the conveyance set forth herein or of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the conveyance set forth herein or of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Deed as of the date first written above and delivers the Property to the Grantee in accordance with the terms set forth herein.
GRANTOR
David Andrew Sullivan
Date: ____________________
GRANTEE
Patricia Lynn Henderson
For receipt and acceptance
Date: ____________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Arizona
County of Maricopa
On _____________________, before me, _____________________, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared David Andrew Sullivan, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity, and that by his/her/their signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of Arizona that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Signature: _____________________________
Notary Name (printed): _____________________________
Commission Expires: _____________________________
[Notary Seal]
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
Patricia Lynn Henderson
7250 East Indian School Road, Suite 220 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
State of Arizona
County of Maricopa
On _____________________, before me, _____________________, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared David Andrew Sullivan, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity, and that by his/her/their signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of Arizona that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Signature: _____________________________
Notary Name (printed): _____________________________
Commission Expires: _____________________________
[Notary Seal]
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
Patricia Lynn Henderson
7250 East Indian School Road, Suite 220 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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What Is a Property Deed?
A property deed is the legal document used throughout the United States to transfer ownership of real estate from one person or entity (the grantor) to another (the grantee). It is the instrument that actually conveys title to land and buildings. Without a properly executed and recorded deed, a U.S. real estate transfer is not complete in the eyes of the law.
There are several types of property deeds used in the United States, each providing a different level of protection to the American buyer. A general warranty deed offers the strongest protection, guaranteeing that the grantor holds clear title free of any liens or encumbrances. A special warranty deed (called a grant deed in some U.S. states) guarantees only that the grantor has not created any title defects during their ownership. A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor holds with no guarantees at all, making it common for transfers between American family members or to clear title issues.
In all U.S. states, a property deed must meet certain formal requirements to be valid. The deed must identify the grantor and grantee, contain a legal description of the property, include words of conveyance, and be signed by the grantor. Most American states require notarization, and some require witnesses. The deed should then be recorded with the U.S. county recorder to provide public notice of the ownership change.
What's Covered in This Template
Doxuno's property deed template includes all required elements for a valid deed in any US state, with support for warranty, special warranty, and quitclaim deed types.
Deed Type Selection
Grantor Information
Grantee Information
Legal Property Description
Consideration Statement
Vesting & Ownership Type
Covenants & Warranties
Exceptions & Reservations
Parcel Identification Number
Grantor Signature & Notarization
Recording Information
Governing State Law
How to Create Your Property Deed
Doxuno's template walks you through each required element. Have your current deed or title report handy for the legal description.
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Select the deed type
Choose the type that fits your situation. A general warranty deed is standard for most sales. A quitclaim deed is common for transfers between family members or to add/remove a spouse. A special warranty deed is typical in commercial transactions.
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Enter grantor and grantee information
Provide the full legal names and mailing addresses of all grantors (current owners) and grantees (new owners). Names must match exactly as they appear on the current title. Include marital status if required by your state.
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Describe the property
Enter the legal description exactly as it appears on the existing deed or title report. Include the county, state, and parcel identification number (PIN or APN). The street address is helpful but is not a substitute for the legal description.
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Specify consideration and vesting
Enter the purchase price or consideration amount. Specify how the grantee will hold title: sole ownership, joint tenancy with right of survivorship, tenancy in common, or community property (in applicable states).
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Review, download, and record
Review the completed deed in the live preview to confirm all details match your title documents. Download the PDF, have the grantor sign before a notary public, and record the deed with the county recorder's office where the property is located.
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Legal Considerations for Property Deeds
Property deeds are governed by state law, and requirements vary. Understanding these differences will help you create a deed that meets your state's recording standards.
This template is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For complex transactions, commercial properties, or if there are existing liens or encumbrances, consult a licensed real estate attorney in your state.
Reviewed by legal professionals. The content on this page and the template clauses have been reviewed by licensed real estate attorneys in the United States to ensure accuracy for standard property transfer situations.
Notarization and Witness Requirements
Nearly all U.S. states require the grantor's signature to be notarized for the deed to be accepted for recording. Some American states, such as Florida, also require two witnesses to sign the deed. A few U.S. states have specific notary acknowledgment forms that must be used. Check your American state's requirements before executing the deed.
Transfer Taxes and Documentary Stamps
Many U.S. states and some counties impose a transfer tax or documentary stamp tax when real property changes hands. The tax is usually based on the sale price or fair market value and must be paid at the time of recording. Some American transfers, such as those between spouses or pursuant to a divorce decree, may be exempt. Check with your U.S. county recorder for applicable rates and exemptions.
Title Insurance and Title Searches
While a U.S. property deed transfers ownership, it does not guarantee that the title is free of all defects. A title search examines American public records for liens, encumbrances, and competing claims. Title insurance protects the buyer against undiscovered defects. For any arms-length transaction, obtaining a title search and title insurance is standard American practice.
Recording Priority
In most U.S. states, the first deed recorded with the county takes priority over later-recorded deeds for the same property under American race-notice or notice recording statutes. This means that if a grantor fraudulently sells the same property to two different U.S. buyers, the buyer who records first generally prevails under American law. Recording your deed promptly after closing protects your ownership.
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