What Is a Deed in New Hampshire Real Estate and Why Is It Important?

🏡 What Is a Deed in New Hampshire Real Estate and Why Is It Important?

When buying or selling a home in Plymouth, Campton, Thornton, Rumney, Ashland, Wentworth, or anywhere across Central NH, one of the most important legal documents involved is the deed.

The deed determines who owns the property and what rights transfer during the sale.

Here’s what NH buyers and sellers need to know.

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What Is a Deed?

A deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of real estate from one person (the grantor) to another (the grantee).

Once the deed is signed and recorded at the Grafton County Registry of Deeds, ownership is official.

Deeds include:

✔ Property description

✔ Parcel boundaries

✔ Names of the buyer and seller

✔ Type of deed

✔ Any restrictions or encumbrances

✔ Signatures and notarization

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Types of Deeds in New Hampshire

NH primarily uses three types:

1. Warranty Deed

Provides the highest protection to the buyer.

The seller guarantees they own the property free of liens or title issues.

2. Quitclaim Deed

Most common in NH for regular sales.

Transfers ownership “as-is” with no warranties.

3. Executor or Administrator’s Deed

Used when transferring property from an estate.

Each type offers different levels of protection.

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Why Deeds Matter to NH Buyers

A deed affects:

✔ Your legal ownership

✔ Your ability to sell later

✔ Access rights and easements

✔ Any restrictions on the land

✔ Property boundaries

✔ Title insurance requirements

It’s one of the first documents attorneys review during closing.

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How Deeds Are Recorded in New Hampshire

After closing:

1️⃣ The closing attorney records the deed at the county registry

2️⃣ It becomes part of the permanent public record

3️⃣ You receive a certified copy

4️⃣ The property tax card updates to show the new owner

In Central NH, this is usually done through Grafton or Belknap County.

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Q&A

Q: Can someone challenge my deed later?

A: Only if there’s a legitimate title issue — which is why title insurance is important.

Q: Do deeds list property lines?

A: They describe boundaries, but surveys show exact measurements.

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Jim Johnson — Real Estate Agent

58 NH Route 25A

Wentworth, NH 03282

P: (857) 249-7392

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Licensed New Hampshire REALTOR® with Three Hills Real Estate Services

Broker Email: info@ThreeHillsRES.com

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