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Quitclaim Deed Transfer Package

Transfer whatever interest you hold in a property to someone else while keeping the deed, legal description, execution, and county-recording steps coordinated. The package makes the central limitation explicit: a quitclaim deed gives no warranty that the grantor owns the property or that title is clear, does not remove a borrower from a mortgage, and is generally the wrong instrument for an arm's-length purchase.

Also called: quitclaim deed, add spouse to deed, remove name from deed.

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Deed form, notarisation, witness requirements, recording procedure, transfer tax, and the effect of recording are set by state and county law and vary considerably even within a state. This package reproduces no county's form and states no fee, and directs you to confirm requirements with the recorder before signing.

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Adding or removing a spouse after marriage or divorce
Transferring property between family members
Moving property into a trust or an entity you own
Clearing up a defect or ambiguity in how title is held

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Information you will need

Grantor and grantee details, exactly as title should read
The property's legal description from the existing deed
How the grantee will hold title
Any consideration paid
Your county's current recording requirements, from the recorder's office
Notary and witness requirements for your state

What you receive

County recording requirements worksheet
Property and parties information sheet
Quitclaim deed
Recording instructions
After-recording checklist
All five as separate PDF or DOCX files

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What is a Quitclaim Deed Transfer Package?

How do I create a Quitclaim Deed Transfer Package?

Adding or removing a spouse after marriage or divorce; Transferring property between family members; Moving property into a trust or an entity you own

What should a Quitclaim Deed Transfer Package include?

Grantor and grantee details, exactly as title should read; The property's legal description from the existing deed; How the grantee will hold title; Any consideration paid; Your county's current recording requirements, from the recorder's office

Special situations

A quitclaim warrants nothing. It conveys whatever interest the grantor happens to have, which may be none. Never use one to buy property from someone you do not know and trust.
It does not remove anyone from a mortgage. Transferring title leaves the loan exactly where it was, and the person who signed the note remains liable.
Many mortgages contain a due-on-sale clause that a transfer can trigger. Check the loan before recording anything.
A deed generally must be recorded to protect the grantee against later claims. An unrecorded deed can leave the transfer vulnerable even where it is valid between the parties.
Transfers can carry tax consequences — transfer tax at recording, property tax reassessment, and gift tax where consideration is nominal. These vary and are worth checking first.
The legal description must come from the existing deed. A street address is not a legal description and recorders reject deeds that use one.

Frequently asked questions

Does a quitclaim deed guarantee I am getting good title?

No, and this is the central point. It transfers whatever interest the grantor has and promises nothing about what that interest is. If they own nothing, you receive nothing, and you have no claim against them for it. For a purchase, a warranty deed and title insurance are what protect you.

Will this remove my ex-spouse from the mortgage?

No. A deed changes who owns the property; it does nothing to the loan. Whoever signed the note remains liable regardless of whose name is on title. Removing someone from a mortgage requires refinancing or the lender's agreement.

Do I have to record it?

You should, in almost every case. A deed can be valid between the parties without recording, but recording is what protects the new owner against later claims and subsequent purchasers. An unrecorded deed is a risk that grows quietly.

What is a legal description and where do I find it?

The formal description identifying the parcel — lot and block, metes and bounds, or a similar form. Copy it exactly from the existing recorded deed. A street address will not do, and recorders reject deeds that use one.

Are there taxes on transferring property?

Often. Transfer tax may be due at recording, property tax may be reassessed on a change of ownership, and a transfer for nominal consideration can have gift tax implications. All of these vary by state and county and are worth confirming before you record.