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# Deed

Also called: warranty deed, quitclaim deed

The document transferring ownership of real property, recorded in the public record at closing.

A deed conveys title from seller to buyer. Types differ in the warranties given: a warranty deed guarantees clear title, while a quitclaim transfers only whatever interest the grantor happens to have, with no promises.

The deed is not the loan. The deed conveys ownership; a mortgage or trust deed creates the lender’s security interest against it.

## Related terms

- [Title insuranceA policy protecting against defects in a property’s ownership history, issued after a search of the public record.](/glossary/title-insurance/)
- [LienA legal claim against a property securing a debt, which generally must be resolved before clear title transfers.](/glossary/lien/)
- [RecordingFiling the deed and security instrument with the county so the transfer and any liens become public record.](/glossary/recording/)
- [Settlement (closing)The meeting where documents are signed, funds are disbursed, and ownership transfers.](/glossary/settlement/)

## More in Closing, title & notary

- [Acknowledgment](/glossary/notary-acknowledgment/)
- [Apostille](/glossary/apostille/)
- [Condominium](/glossary/condo/)
- [Escrow officer (settlement agent)](/glossary/escrow-officer/)
- [Homeowners insurance](/glossary/homeowners-insurance/)
- [Jurat](/glossary/jurat/)

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