--- title: "Types of Deeds: Warranty, Bargain and Sale, Quitclaim | MCC" description: "A plain comparison of common deed types, what promises each makes about title, when each is used, and why the notary acknowledgment is the same on all of them." url: "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/guides/deed-types-warranty-quitclaim-bargain-and-sale" --- Guide · Updated October 12, 2026 # Types of Deeds: Warranty, Bargain and Sale, Quitclaim Every deed transfers property, but not every deed makes the same promises. The differences matter most to the person receiving the property. By [Matthew Coleman](/about), MCC Solutions **Quick answer.** A warranty deed has the seller promise that the title is clear and agree to defend it against claims, going back through the property's whole history. It offers the strongest protection to the buyer. Quitclaim and bargain-and-sale deeds make fewer promises. Need this notarized? Sign online from home with no travel fee, or ask for a notary to come to you. 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It offers the strongest protection to the buyer and is common in traditional sales in many states. Because the promises are broad, sellers sometimes prefer a narrower form. ## Special warranty or bargain and sale A special warranty deed promises only that the seller did nothing to harm the title during their own ownership. A bargain and sale deed implies the seller owns the property but makes fewer promises. Some versions add a covenant against the grantor's acts. Forms and names vary by state, so rely on the title company's choice for your deal. ## Quitclaim deed A quitclaim transfers whatever interest the person has, if any, without promising anything about it. It is used between family members, to clear up name issues, to add or remove an owner, or to release a claim. Because it offers no promises, buyers from strangers rarely accept one without title insurance and careful review. ## Get it notarized online today Online notary: open now until 9 PM ET · sessions by appointment · times confirmed by email A New Jersey notary can notarize this with you on a video call, wherever you are in the U.S. $50 for the session, $10 for each extra signer. Any other fee shows in the booking form before you confirm. Open 7 am to 9 pm ET, every day, by appointment. **What you need** - A valid government photo ID - A computer or phone with a camera - The unsigned document [Book an online session](/notary/?service=ron#order) Our certificate states the act was performed using communication technology, as New Jersey law requires. [What it must say](/notary/remote-online-notarization-certificate-wording) Most U.S. recipients accept a remotely notarized document; check with whoever will receive it. [What to ask them](/notary/will-my-online-notarization-be-accepted) · [Several signers](/notary/online-notarization-multiple-signers) ## Other deeds you might meet Deeds can also be executor's deeds, trustee's deeds, deeds in lieu of foreclosure or gift deeds. Each is tied to a role or event. A trustee signing for a trust, for example, signs in a representative capacity. The deed form follows the facts, so the right one depends on the situation. ## What every deed needs Most deeds need the names of the parties, a legal description of the property, words of transfer and the signature of the person giving up the property. Acknowledgment before a notary is normally required for recording. The notary does not read the deed, choose its type or confirm its legal effect. Ask an attorney before signing a deed, especially a gift deed, which can affect taxes, benefits and mortgage terms. ## Example situations and why the acknowledgment looks the same A seller who lived in a home for thirty years may give a general warranty deed to a buyer who wants strong protection. A bank selling a foreclosed property may only offer a deed that promises it did nothing to damage the title. A parent adding an adult child to the title may use a quitclaim. Each choice has trade-offs for the person receiving the property, so have an attorney explain them before signing. Whatever the deed type, the notary's certificate is generally the same. The notary confirms the signer's identity and that the signer acknowledged signing the deed. The certificate does not say anything about the title or what the deed promises. That is why a notary can notarize all of them without reading or advising on content. Names for deeds vary from state to state. A form called a grant deed in one place may be similar to a bargain and sale deed in another. Do not rely on a name alone. Ask the person preparing the deed to explain, in plain language, what promises the form makes and what it leaves out, and request that explanation in writing. ## Common questions **Does the notary choose the deed type?** No. The attorney, title company or the parties choose the form. The notary only acknowledges the signature. **Is a quitclaim deed enough to sell a home?** It can transfer ownership, but buyers and lenders may ask for stronger forms or insurance. Ask an attorney. **Does a deed need to be recorded?** Recording is how the transfer becomes part of the public record. 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