Grant Deed

A grant deed is a deed used to transfer ownership of real property that provides limited implied warranties from the grantor to the grantee.

• Conveys title to real property
• Provides implied warranties
• Commonly used in California
• Offers more protection than a quitclaim deed

• The grantor has not previously conveyed the property to another
• The property is free of undisclosed encumbrances created by the grantor

• Grant Deed
  • Implied warranties
  • Greater protection for the grantee

• Quitclaim Deed
  • No warranties
  • Conveys only the interest the grantor may have

• California primarily uses grant deeds
• Grant deeds provide limited, not full, warranties