# Utah Code § 57-1-12: Form of warranty deed -- Effect

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## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 57-1-12
- **Heading:** Form of warranty deed -- Effect
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 57 / Chapter 57-1 / § 57-1-12

## Text

(1) Conveyances of land may be substantially in the following form:WARRANTY DEED____ (here insert name), grantor, of ____ (insert place of residence), hereby conveys and warrants to ____ (insert name), grantee, of ____ (insert place of residence), for the sum of ____ dollars, the following described tract ____ of land in ____ County, Utah, to wit: (here describe the premises).Witness the hand of said grantor this __________(month\day\year). (2) A warranty deed when executed as required by law shall have the effect of a conveyance in fee simple to the grantee, the grantee's heirs, and assigns: (a) of the premises named in the warranty deed; (b) of all the appurtenances, rights, and privileges belonging to the premises named in the warranty deed; and (c) with covenants from the grantor, the grantor's heirs, and personal representatives, that: (i) the grantor lawfully owns fee simple title to and has the right to immediate possession of the premises; (ii) the grantor has good right to convey the premises; (iii) the grantor guarantees the grantee, the grantee's heirs, and assigns in the quiet possession of the premises; (iv) the premises are free from all encumbrances; and (v) the grantor, the grantor's heirs, and personal representatives will forever warrant and defend the title of the premises in the grantee, the grantee's heirs, and assigns against all lawful claims whatsoever. (3) Any exception to the covenants described in Subsection (2)(c) may be briefly inserted in the warranty deed following the description of the land.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 57-1-1 § 57-1-1. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-2 § 57-1-2. Words of inheritance not required to pass fee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_2.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-3 § 57-1-3. Grant of fee simple presumed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_3.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-4 § 57-1-4. Attempted conveyance of more than grantor owns -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_4.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-5 § 57-1-5. Creation of joint tenancy presumed -- Tenancy in common -- Severance of joint tenancy -- Tenants by the entirety -- Tenants holding as community property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_5.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-5.1 § 57-1-5.1. Termination of an interest in real estate -- Affidavit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_5.1.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-10 § 57-1-10. After-acquired title passes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_10.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-11 § 57-1-11. Claimant out of possession may convey.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_11.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-12 § 57-1-12. Form of warranty deed -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_12.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-12.5 § 57-1-12.5. Form of special warranty deed -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_12.5.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-13 § 57-1-13. Form of quitclaim deed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_13.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-14 § 57-1-14. Form of mortgage -- Effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_14.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-15 § 57-1-15. Effect of recording assignment of mortgage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_15.md)
- [Utah Code § 57-1-19 § 57-1-19. Trust deeds -- Definitions of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T57_S57_1_19.md)

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