Documents Required
Selling vacant land is a straightforward process when the right documents are in place. While specific requirements can vary slightly by state, the core documents needed to sell land are largely consistent across the United States. Below is a comprehensive, all‑state guide to help landowners understand what paperwork is typically required.
Documents Realis Will Gather
- Current property tax assessment from county equalization
- State Transfer Tax forms
- Environmental assessments or soil tests
- Current zoning information from county planning
- Utility availability documentation
- Photos of the property boundaries
- Land Division Act compliance for split parcels
- Property disclosure forms (if residential improvements exist)
- County transfer tax
- Title Report & Title Insurance
- Lien & Encumbrance Information
- Deed transfer documents
- Seller’s affidavit of title
- Settlement or closing statement
- Environmental reports
While below mentioned due diligence documents are typically the seller’s responsibility, we proactively gather and verify key records to simplify the process and make the sale easier for our sellers.
Documents Owner Will Provide
- Property deed or title showing current ownership
- Recent property tax statements (last 2 years preferred)
- Survey or legal property description with parcel number
- Government‑issued identification