Escrow & Title
In Alaska, property sold at a tax deed sale is typically transferred via a:
AGeneral warranty deed
BQuitclaim deed or tax deed with limited warranties✓ Correct
CSpecial warranty deed
DSheriff's deed
Explanation
Tax deed sales — where property is sold for unpaid taxes — typically convey title via a tax deed, which provides only that the government followed the required legal process. Tax deeds offer minimal warranties. Title insurance can be difficult to obtain for tax deed properties without a quiet title action.
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