Quit Claim Deed Form

When do you use a quit claim deed?

The Quit Claim Deed Form, also known as a Quitclaim Deed, is a legal document used in the transfer of property between two entities (from the grantor to the grantee).  This deed is only used in special instances where no guarantee of title is needed.  

When to Use a Quit Claim Deed Form

Quitclaim deeds are typically used only when the transfer of property is occurring between people who already know one another.  A Quitclaim contains no Title Covenant, so, essentially, there is no guarantee to the status of the property’s title.  If the grantee later learns that the grantor was not the true owner of the property, the grantee will lose the property to the true owner.  

You would never use a Quit Claim Deed in a typical transfer of property.  As an FSBO Seller, you’ll probably require a Warranty Deed Form.

So, when would you use a Quit Claim Deed?  You might use this legal instrument if you’re transferring property between family members.  It is common for recently divorced couples to use a Quit Claim in order to transfer property interest to one person after the separation.  You might also use a Quit Claim if you’re transferring a piece of your personal property to your business entity for tax purposes.

Quit Claim Deed Sample

Below is a sample of a Quit Claim Form. Notice that there is no guarantee that the title is owned by the grantor, only that the grantor is quitting claim on the possesion.

This is just a sample.  Quit Claim Deeds can vary by state, and will need to be obtained locally.  

Where to Buy a Quit Claim Deed Form

You can always get legal forms from your lawyer.  But, there are also many places online to buy legal forms at good prices.  

Buy your state's Quit Claim Deed for 7.95 at FindLegalForms.com

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