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Affidavit of Title
Free affidavit of title template — a property seller swears to facts about the title's condition, commonly required by a title company before closing.
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This free affidavit of title covers 1. Ownership, 2. No Liens or Encumbrances, 3. No Undisclosed Parties in Possession, 4. No Recent Improvements Subject to Mechanic's Lien, 5. No Bankruptcy with 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Affidavit of Title
State of [State] County of [County]
I, [Seller Name], being duly sworn, depose and state:
1. Ownership
I am the owner of the property located at [Property Address], legally described as [Legal Description], and I have owned this property since [Date].
2. No Liens or Encumbrances
There are no unpaid mortgages, liens, judgments, or claims against the property except: [List, or "none, other than the mortgage being paid off at closing"].
3. No Undisclosed Parties in Possession
No other person has any right of possession or claim to the property, and there are no unrecorded leases, options, or contracts affecting title, except: [List, or "none"].
4. No Recent Improvements Subject to Mechanic's Lien
No work has been performed or materials furnished to the property in the last [Period, e.g. 90 days] that could result in a mechanic's lien, except: [List, or "none"].
5. No Bankruptcy
I am not a party to any pending bankruptcy proceeding that would affect my ability to convey clear title.
6. Purpose
This affidavit is provided to induce the Buyer and title insurance company to close this transaction and issue title insurance without exception for the matters certified above.
Seller signature: ______________________ Date: ____________
Notarization: Subscribed and sworn before me this ____ day of __________, 20__. Notary Public: ______________________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Title insurers rely heavily on this affidavit to insure over risks (like a recent mechanic's lien) that a title search alone can't catch — knowingly making a false statement here to close a sale can expose a seller to real fraud liability if a hidden claim later surfaces.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Ownership, 2. No Liens or Encumbrances, 3. No Undisclosed Parties in Possession, 4. No Recent Improvements Subject to Mechanic's Lien, 5. No Bankruptcy, 6. Purpose
- 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Independent landlords
Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this affidavit of title template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this affidavit of title as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this affidavit of title cover?
This real estate template includes 1. Ownership, 2. No Liens or Encumbrances, 3. No Undisclosed Parties in Possession, 4. No Recent Improvements Subject to Mechanic's Lien. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Landlord-tenant law is one of the most locally-specific areas of law in the US — notice periods, required disclosures, and even what a lease is allowed to say vary by state and often by city. Check your local requirements (or a real estate attorney) before using this for an actual lease or notice.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 8 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free real estate and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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