Requirements
- Grantee’s Name (§ 34-11-1.2): Every deed needs to bear the Grantee’s name and their residence and/or post office address.
- In Writing (§ 34-11-1): All conveyances of land in the state, including deeds, must be in writing to avoid being made void.
- Placement of Names (§ 34-11-1.1): The names of the signatories must appear either immediately beneath or adjacent to their respective signatures. Failure to do so will result in a fine of two dollars ($2.00).
- Signing Requirements (§ 34-11-1.1): The Grantor needs to sign the completed form in the presence of a Notary Public.
How to File
To file a deed in the state, the Grantor needs to bring the completed form to the town clerk or Recorder of Deeds (also known as the recorder’s office). Statute 34-13-7 states the fee for filing is eighty dollars ($80.00). The office will also charge an additional fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per page or three dollars ($3.00) per page for certified copies.