How Do I Transfer a Deed in Nebraska?

If you would like to transfer a deed inside of the state of Nebraska, you will need to follow a few steps to ensure the state authorizes the deed. Find your most recent deed - the most recent deed will give you essential information like how you hold the title and the legal description of the property. Correctly fill out Form 521 , Nebraska's Real Estate Transfer Statement. Get the appropriate signatures and notarize the deed. Get the new deed recorded by the Register of Deeds.

Nebraska Deed Forms & Templates (Free) [Word, PDF, ODT]

In Nebraska, a deed form is a document that allows the transfer of property from the grantor (seller) to the grantee (buyer).

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1 Nebraska General Warranty Deed

2 Nebraska Quit Claim Deed

3 Nebraska Special Warranty Deed

4 Nebraska Deed of Trust

5 Frequently Asked Questions

Nebraska deed forms must follow specific guidelines set out by the Nebraska Legislature for a Register of Deeds clerk to accept the deed. After acceptance, a clerk adds the deed to the record books.

Nebraska General Warranty Deed

A general warranty deed is a document that authorizes the sale of a property from one party to another. A general warranty deed guarantees that the seller has the authority to sell the property and that there are no hidden interests or encumbrances.

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Nebraska Quit Claim Deed

A Nebraska quitclaim deed transfers the ownership interest of a property from one party to another. This deed does not guarantee that the title is free of encumbrances, and the buyer does not know whether the seller has the legal right to sell the property.

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People usually use quitclaims to transfer property to a relative or as part of a divorce settlement.

Nebraska Special Warranty Deed

A Nebraska special warranty deed provides the buyer with a limited warranty of title. The seller guarantees that they have done nothing to cause any title problems but does not guarantee that issues had not occurred before the seller acquired the property.

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Nebraska Deed of Trust

A Nebraska deed of trust is a document that conveys a property’s title to a neutral party (trustee) to secure a loan. The trustee or lender can sell the property if you do not repay the loan, and the foreclosure does not need to go through the courts.

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In Nebraska, a deed of trust is the most common method people use to secure a loan.

Frequently Asked Questions

You need to know the Nebraska laws required to prepare your deed correctly from transferring to creating a deed.

If you would like to transfer a deed inside of the state of Nebraska, you will need to follow a few steps to ensure the state authorizes the deed.

Find your most recent deed – the most recent deed will give you essential information like how you hold the title and the legal description of the property.
Correctly fill out Form 521, Nebraska’s Real Estate Transfer Statement.
Get the appropriate signatures and notarize the deed.
Get the new deed recorded by the Register of Deeds.

You can get a Real Estate Transfer Statement from your county’s website or your county’s Register of Deeds website.

In Nebraska, the total amount you must pay in taxes for a transfer depends on the property’s value. The transfer tax rate is $2.25 for every $1,000 that the property is worth.

The grantee (buyer) or their legal representative must fill out form 521 with the help of the county’s Register of Deeds office.