Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 34.15.030 (2026)
Form of warranty deed
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Sec. 34.15.030. Form of warranty deed.
(a) A warranty deed for the conveyance of land may be substantially in the following form, without express covenants:
“The grantor (here insert the name or names and place of residence) for and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names) the following described real estate (here insert description), located in the State of Alaska.
“Dated this .......... day of ......, 2......”
(b) A deed substantially in the form set forth in (a) of this section, when otherwise duly executed, is considered a conveyance in fee simple to the grantee and the heirs and assigns of the grantee, with the following covenants by the grantor: (1) that at the time of the making and delivery of the deed the grantor is lawfully seized of an indefeasible estate in fee simple to the premises described, and has the right and power to convey the premises; (2) that at the time of making and delivery of the deed the premises are free from encumbrances; and (3) that the grantor warrants the quiet and peaceable possession of the premises, and will defend the title to the premises against all persons claiming the premises. The covenants are binding upon a grantor and the heirs and personal representative of a grantor as if written in the deed.
(a) A warranty deed for the conveyance of land may be substantially in the following form, without express covenants:
“The grantor (here insert the name or names and place of residence) for and in consideration of (here insert consideration) in hand paid, conveys and warrants to (here insert the grantee's name or names) the following described real estate (here insert description), located in the State of Alaska.
“Dated this .......... day of ......, 2......”
(b) A deed substantially in the form set forth in (a) of this section, when otherwise duly executed, is considered a conveyance in fee simple to the grantee and the heirs and assigns of the grantee, with the following covenants by the grantor: (1) that at the time of the making and delivery of the deed the grantor is lawfully seized of an indefeasible estate in fee simple to the premises described, and has the right and power to convey the premises; (2) that at the time of making and delivery of the deed the premises are free from encumbrances; and (3) that the grantor warrants the quiet and peaceable possession of the premises, and will defend the title to the premises against all persons claiming the premises. The covenants are binding upon a grantor and the heirs and personal representative of a grantor as if written in the deed.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1975–2022 · leading case: AAA Valley Gravel, Inc. v. Totaro, 219 P.3d 153 (Alaska 2009).
AAA Valley Gravel, Inc. v. Totaro, 219 P.3d 153 (Alaska 2009). “[21] Ramirez's deed was entitled "Statutory Warranty Deed" and expressly referenced AS 34.15.030, which covers form and content of warranty deeds.”
Hendrickson v. Freericks, 620 P.2d 205 (Alaska 1981). “The trial court's decision on this issue also seems inconsistent with the statutory requirements for warranty deeds prescribed *210 by AS 34.15.030(b). [4] In order to comply with the statute, it was necessary for Young to qualify his warranties.”
Domer v. Sleeper, 533 P.2d 9 (Alaska 1975). “9 In light of the legislative history of AS 34.15.030 and what appears to be the majority view, we are in agreement with the superior court’s holding that an “unknown” or “hidden” building code violation does not constitute an encumbrance within the intendment of AS 34.”
Winn v. Mannhalter, 708 P.2d 444 (Alaska 1985). “AS 34.15.030. 8 Absent this or substantially similar language, no covenant is implied in a conveyance of real estate.”
James v. McCombs, 936 P.2d 520 (Alaska 1997). “AS 34.15.030. See also 7 Thompson, Thompson on Real Property § 3189 (1981 pocket part) (“A covenant of warranty is *525 synonymous with a covenant of peaceful possession and enjoyment.”
Donald Tangwall v. George E. Buscher & Lois L. Buscher, Barbara Tangwall v. George E. Buscher & Lois L. Buscher, No. S17984, S18103 (Alaska Apr. 13, 2022). “AS 34.15.030. -8- 1887 mortgage,15 and in Alaska executing a mortgage provides only a lien on, not title to, the property.”
Alaska Stat. § 34.15.030(a): 1 case
Domer v. Sleeper, 533 P.2d 9 (Alaska 1975). “9 In light of the legislative history of AS 34.15.030 and what appears to be the majority view, we are in agreement with the superior court’s holding that an “unknown” or “hidden” building code violation does not constitute an encumbrance within the intendment of AS 34.”
Alaska Stat. § 34.15.030(b): 4 cases
AAA Valley Gravel, Inc. v. Totaro, 219 P.3d 153 (Alaska 2009). “[21] Ramirez's deed was entitled "Statutory Warranty Deed" and expressly referenced AS 34.15.030, which covers form and content of warranty deeds.”
Hendrickson v. Freericks, 620 P.2d 205 (Alaska 1981). “The trial court's decision on this issue also seems inconsistent with the statutory requirements for warranty deeds prescribed *210 by AS 34.15.030(b). [4] In order to comply with the statute, it was necessary for Young to qualify his warranties.”
Domer v. Sleeper, 533 P.2d 9 (Alaska 1975). “9 In light of the legislative history of AS 34.15.030 and what appears to be the majority view, we are in agreement with the superior court’s holding that an “unknown” or “hidden” building code violation does not constitute an encumbrance within the intendment of AS 34.”
James v. McCombs, 936 P.2d 520 (Alaska 1997). “AS 34.15.030. See also 7 Thompson, Thompson on Real Property § 3189 (1981 pocket part) (“A covenant of warranty is *525 synonymous with a covenant of peaceful possession and enjoyment.”
Alaska Stat. § 34.15.030(b)(1): 1 case
Domer v. Sleeper, 533 P.2d 9 (Alaska 1975). “9 In light of the legislative history of AS 34.15.030 and what appears to be the majority view, we are in agreement with the superior court’s holding that an “unknown” or “hidden” building code violation does not constitute an encumbrance within the intendment of AS 34.”
Alaska Stat. § 34.15.030(b)(2): 1 case
Domer v. Sleeper, 533 P.2d 9 (Alaska 1975). “9 In light of the legislative history of AS 34.15.030 and what appears to be the majority view, we are in agreement with the superior court’s holding that an “unknown” or “hidden” building code violation does not constitute an encumbrance within the intendment of AS 34.”
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