Warranty Deed

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A warranty deed is a deed containing one or more title covenants in which the grantor guarantees they hold clear title and will defend the grantee against claims. A general warranty deed offers the broadest protection, covering the entire history of the title.

In Idaho, both spouses generally must sign to convey community real estate (Idaho Code § 32-912). A general warranty deed gives a buyer the strongest assurances; a special warranty deed limits the grantor's promises to claims arising during their own ownership.

A warranty deed is the gold standard for an arm's-length sale: the seller stands behind the title and promises to defend it. Paired with an owner's title insurance policy, it gives a buyer both a legal promise and financial protection if a hidden defect — a missed lien, an old easement, a forged signature in the chain — ever comes to light.

Source: Idaho Code § 32-912

• Quit Claim Deed
• Special Warranty Deed
• General Warranty
• Title Covenants
• Title Insurance

Reviewed by Kootenai Title & Bonner Title Editorial Team · Last updated June 19, 2026
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