As a real estate attorney and business lawyer who has practiced in Minnesota for over 12 years, I have personally prepared or reviewed thousands of deeds using the official Minnesota Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. These state-approved forms, commonly called MN Uniform Conveyancing Blanks or MN Uniform Conveyancing Forms, are maintained by the Minnesota Department of Commerce and are the safest, most widely accepted real estate documents in the state.
In this guide, I’ll show you exactly where to download the current 2025 versions for free, explain the most commonly used forms, and provide direct download links to the forms my clients and I use every week. All forms referenced here come directly from the Minnesota Department of Commerce or are identical to the official Minnesota Department of Commerce forms.
Important Disclaimer: This article and the attached templates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed Minnesota attorney or title professional before recording any real estate document.
The Minnesota Uniform Conveyancing Blanks are a set of standardized real estate forms created and regularly updated by the Minnesota Department of Commerce under Minn. Stat. § 507.09. These forms have been the gold standard in Minnesota since the 1970s because they:
Unlike generic internet deeds, using an official MN Uniform Conveyancing Blank virtually eliminates the risk of rejection at the county recorder’s office.
The Minnesota Department of Commerce hosts all current forms on its official website. Direct link (2025):
https://mn.gov/commerce/industries/real-estate/forms/
Alternative mirror maintained by the Minnesota Association of Realtors (identical forms):
https://www.mnrealtor.com/resources/uniform-conveyancing-blanks
| Form No. | Form Name | Most Common Use | Direct Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.1.1 | Warranty Deed Individual(s) to Individual(s) | Standard home sale | Download PDF |
| 10.1.2 | Warranty Deed Individual(s) to Trustee | Transfer into revocable trust | Download PDF |
| 10.3.1 | Quit Claim Deed Individual(s) to Individual(s) | Divorce transfers, gift deeds | Download PDF |
| 10.3.3 | Quit Claim Deed Individual(s) to Trustee | Most common estate planning deed | Download PDF |
| 10.5.1 | Personal Representative’s Deed of Sale | Probate sales | Download PDF |
| 30.1.1 | Satisfaction of Mortgage | Paying off a mortgage | Download PDF |
| 10.8.3 | Transfer on Death Deed | Avoid probate (rev. 2024) | Download PDF |
| 10.8.4 | Revocation of Transfer on Death Deed | Cancel TODD | Download PDF |
| 20.1.1 | Mortgage (Individual to Individual) | Owner-financed sales | Download PDF |
| 50.1.1 | Well Disclosure Certificate | Required for all MN residential sales | Download PDF |
In my practice, this is the single most used form. Here’s exactly how I complete it:
Used for divorce settlements, adding/removing spouses, or transfers into trusts. No warranties of title. Deed tax is still due unless exempt (e.g., divorce decree or < $500).
Minnesota’s TODD law was substantially revised in 2024. The new form now requires:
Source: Minn. Stat. § 507.071 (2024 amendment)
All 87 Minnesota counties now accept e-recording. The official Minnesota Uniform Conveyancing Blanks are formatted to meet e-recording standards. Most title companies and attorneys use Simplifile, CSC, or ePN.
Every residential sale in Minnesota (1-4 units) requires a completed Well Disclosure Certificate (Form 50.1.1), even if the property is on municipal water. Penalty for noncompliance: up to $5,000.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 103I.235
Q: Are these forms mandatory?
A: No, but any non-standard form must contain substantially the same information to be accepted (Minn. Stat. § 507.09). In practice, 99% of deeds use the official blanks.
Q: Can I fill them out by hand?
A: Yes, but typed is strongly preferred and required for e-recording.
Q: Do I need an attorney?
A: For simple transfers between family members, many people use the forms successfully without an attorney. For anything involving mortgages, divorce, trusts, or commercial property, or title issues, hire a Minnesota real estate attorney.
The Minnesota Uniform Conveyancing Blanks are one of the best free resources Minnesota provides its residents. Whether you’re transferring property to a trust, settling an estate, or completing a home sale, starting with the official MN Uniform Conveyancing Forms from the Department of Commerce is always the safest choice.
Bookmark this page and the official Department of Commerce link – the forms are updated periodically (most recently in late 2024).
Again, this article is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. For your specific situation, please consult a licensed Minnesota attorney or title professional.
© 2025 – All templates linked are official Minnesota Department of Commerce forms. Last verified November 2025.