Quitclaim deed template
Transfer whatever interest you have in a property without making any guarantee.
Opens a fillable version in your browser. Free, no account, and free to download. This is a helper, not the official form.
About Quitclaim deed
A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest a person has in a piece of real estate to someone else. It makes no promise that the title is clear or that the person even owns the property, so it is often used between family members, to fix a title, or to add or remove a name.
This page is a general template and a convenience for drafting, not legal advice, and for important matters consult a qualified professional in your jurisdiction. Deed rules, notary requirements, and recording steps vary by state and county, so confirm what your area needs before you sign.
Who needs to complete it
- Family members transferring property to one another.
- People adding or removing a name from a property title.
- Owners fixing a spelling or minor error on a title.
- Anyone transferring their interest without giving a warranty.
How to fill out Quitclaim deed
- 1Enter the date and the name and address of the grantor, the person giving up their interest.
- 2Enter the name and address of the grantee, the person receiving the interest.
- 3State the consideration, which is the amount or value exchanged, if any.
- 4Add the full legal description of the property, not just the street address.
- 5Include the county and state where the property sits.
- 6State that the grantor is releasing and quitclaiming their interest to the grantee.
- 7Have the grantor sign in front of a notary if your area requires it.
- 8Record the signed deed with the county office that keeps land records, following local steps and any fee.
Ask AI about this form
Get plain-language help understanding Quitclaim deed. General guidance only, not legal or tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What does a quitclaim deed guarantee?
Very little. It transfers only whatever interest the grantor has, with no promise that the title is clear or that they own the property. This page is a general template and a convenience, not legal advice, and for important matters consult a qualified professional in your jurisdiction.
When is a quitclaim deed used?
It is common between family members, when adding or removing a spouse from a title, or to correct a title issue. It is less common in an arms length sale between strangers.
Does a quitclaim deed need to be notarized and recorded?
Most areas require the grantor to sign before a notary and then record the deed with the county. The exact steps vary, so check your local recorder's rules.
How is this different from a warranty deed?
A warranty deed promises the title is clear and the grantor will defend it. A quitclaim deed makes no such promise and only passes whatever interest exists.