What is a quit claim deed?

A quit claim deed (also known as “no-warranty deed”) is a document that transfers the right of ownership of a property to another person without guaranteeing that the property doesn’t have legal claims, unpaid taxes, or other burdens. It is usually signed by family members or other people who trust each other.

How do I file a quit claim deed?

To file a quit claim deed, start by downloading a form and filling it out. Next, get it notarized. Then, get the appropriate additional documents (Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, Documentary of Transfer Tax, Notice of Exempt Transaction, etc., if applicable). Finally, take it to your county recorder’s office to have it entered into the record.

What happens after a quit claim deed is recorded?

After a quit claim deed is recorded it becomes official and the transfer of the property is registered. In some states it isn’t even required, as the deed becomes valid once it’s signed by the grantor and accepted by the grantee.

Quit Claim Deed Form Template

Prepared for:
[Grantee1.FirstName][Grantee1.LastName],
located at [Grantee1.StreetAddress]
[Grantee1.City][Grantee1.State]
[Grantee1.PostalCode]
Phone Number: [Grantee1.Phone]
Email: [Grantee1.Email]

Prepared by:
[Grantor1.FirstName][Grantor1.LastName],
located at [Grantor1.StreetAddress]
[Grantor1.City][Grantor1.State]
[Grantor1.PostalCode]
Phone Number: [Grantor1.Phone]
Email: [Grantor1.Email]

USE THE SPACE PROVIDED FOR THE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE:

(Create at least ten blank lines of space that the county recorder’s office can use to place a stamp. Most counties will have a stamp that indicates that a recorder looked at the document and will file it within the state’s county office. You’ll need space for this authorization so that the document can be administered in court. This stamp should include the name of the recorder, the state and county where the recording was issued, the time and date the stamp was issued, and the year marked with a serial number for quick document retrieval)

This Quit Claim Deed, hereinafter known as “Deed,” is entered into as of day of [Document.CreatedDate] hereinafter known as the “Effective Date” between the Grantor(s): [Grantor1.FirstName][Grantor1.LastName], [Grantor2.FirstName][Grantor2.LastName]

Check all that apply:

□ an individual
□ a married individual
□ a married couple
□ a partnership
□ a trust
□ a corporation (or business)
□ a limited liability company (LLC)
□ a partnership
□ a trust

…whose mailing address(es) is/are:

[Grantor1.StreetAddress], [Grantor1.City], [Grantor1.State], [Grantor1.PostalCode] with a mailing address of (Mailing.Address), (City.Mailing.Address), (State), (Zip).

[Grantor2.StreetAddress], [Grantor2.City], [Grantor2.State], [Grantor2.PostalCode] with a mailing address of (Mailing.Address), (City.Mailing.Address), (State), (Zip).

And the following Grantee(s): [Grantee1.FirstName][Grantee1.LastName], [Grantee2.FirstName][Grantee2.LastName]

Check all that apply:

□ an individual
□ a married individual
□ a married couple
□ a partnership
□ a trust
□ a corporation (or business)
□ a limited liability company (LLC)
□ a partnership
□ a trust

…whose mailing address(es) is/are:

[Grantee1.StreetAddress], [Grantee1.City], [Grantee1.State], [Grantee1.PostalCode] with a mailing address of (Mailing.Address), (City.Mailing.Address), (State), (Zip).

[Grantee2.StreetAddress], [Grantee2.City], [Grantee2.State], [Grantee2.PostalCode] with a mailing address of (Mailing.Address), (City.Mailing.Address), (State), (Zip).

WITNESSETH, that the Grantor(s) for the sum of (Written.Dollar.Amount) ($ Numerical.Dollar.Amount) and other valuable and goods consideration, to it in hand and be paid by the Grantee(s), the recipient who henceforth acknowledge, and does quitclaim, release and convey unto the Grantee(s) all interest all/the Grantor(s) has in the property, henceforth the “Property” located in (Add (an unincorporated area) if the area is unincorporated) (County)County, (State), and is currently described as such:

(Describe the property. Typically your county will have a legal description of the property available on their website. Alternatively, you could search past descriptions given by real estate agents. For empty lots, describe the lot as empty.)

The Property will be held as a:

Check one:

□ Joint tenancy
□ Sole ownership
□ Tenancy by the entirety
□ Tenancy in common

The Property will be SUBJECT to the following exceptions: (Exceptions)

The Property is a: (Homestead/Not a Homestead/Not Applicable)

TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, the same together with singular and all the appurtenances thereunto appertaining to or otherwise belonging, and all the title, estate, right, lien, interest, claim, and equity whatsoever to the Grantor(s), either in equity or law, to the only benefit, behoof and proper use of the Grantee(s) in perpetuity.

The Grantor(s) declare that the transfer tax applied to the Property will be: (Check one)

□ $ (Numerical.Dollar.Amount)
□ Exempt from documentary

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Guarantee(s), Grantor(s), and their designated witnesses have indicated their acceptance of the terms outlined in this Quit Claim Deed Form by their signatures below on the dates stated below or on the Effective Date:

[Sender.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

[Client.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

[Sender.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

[Client.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

[Sender.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

[Client.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

I, the undersigned, a declared member of the Notary Public in and for [Notary.Country] County and in [Notary.State] State, hereby certify that [Grantor1.FirstName][Grantor1.LastName][Grantor2.FirstName][Grantor2.LastName][Grantee1.FirstName][Grantee1.LastName][Grantee2.FirstName][Grantee2.LastName] whose names are signed on this Deed, and who have appeared before me and are acknowledged by me on this day, have agreed to the contents written in the Deed, and they, as have I, signed this Deed willingly on the same date.

[Client.Company]

Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

[Client.FirstName][Client.LastName]

This Notary Public Commission Expires: [Document.ExpirationDate]