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Recordation tax exemption pursuant to Code of Virginia section ___________________Grantee Name: ___________________Grantee Address: ___________________
PIN or Property Identification Number/Tax Map Number: ___________________Deed Prepared By: __________________________Address: __________________________After Recording, Mail to:________________________________________________________
Quitclaim Deed
This Quitclaim Deed, made this ________ day of ________________, ________, by and between ___________________, not married, of ___________________, (the "Grantor"), and ___________________, not married, of ___________________, (the "Grantee")
WITNESSETH, that in consideration of the sum of $10.00 the Grantor does hereby remise and release, as well as quitclaim, unto the Grantee, as the sole tenant, in fee simple, all that piece or parcel of land, together with the improvements, rights, privileges and appurtenances to the same, situated in the County of ___________________, Commonwealth of Virginia, described as follows:
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The Grantor attests for the Grantee and the Grantee's heirs and assigns that at and until the ensealing of these presents, the Grantor is well seized of the above described premises, as a good and indefeasible estate in fee simple.
WITNESS the hand and seal the day and year first hereinbefore written.
Signed in the presence of:
_________________Signature_________________Name
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Grantor Acknowledgement
A Quitclaim Deed, also known as a non-warranty deed, transfers a property owner’s interest to another person without guaranteeing that the owner has full rights to the property. This means that there could be other claims on the property title. For this reason, people who trust each other, such as family members, often use this type of deed.
Alternatively, a Warranty Deed provides protections for the new owner. People mostly use Warranty Deeds in property sales to guarantee that the grantor has clear and complete interest in the property title. A Warranty Deed also ensures that a property is free of all liens.
In short, creating a Quitclaim Deed is a quick way to transfer property interest to someone else. Quitclaim Deed is sometimes misspelled as "quick claim deed."
The title of a property refers to all the rights of property ownership, including the owner's ability to sell the property or transfer interest in it through a deed. When using a Quitclaim Deed, there are no warranties or guarantees that a property owner has full rights to the property title.
A Quitclaim Deed transfers ownership in a property without making warranties. If you have sole ownership of a property, you may use a Quitclaim Deed to:
If you have joint ownership of a property, you may use a Quitclaim Deed to:
If multiple people jointly own property, each person only has partial ownership rights and can’t transfer the full property title to someone else. Instead, they can only transfer their property interest to another person. For example, if two people jointly own property, each person can only transfer their respective half of the property interest to another person.
The parties within a Quitclaim Deed are as follows:
It’s possible for someone to be both a grantor and a grantee in a Quitclaim Deed. For example, if you currently hold the property title to your home and want to transfer half of the interest to your new spouse, you would list yourself as both the grantor and a grantee and your spouse as only a grantee.
Generally, you can create and execute a Quitclaim Deed by completing the following steps:
Although you can use a Quitclaim Deed to remove your name and ownership rights from a property title, it does not eliminate your responsibility for the mortgage.
If you transfer your ownership stake to your ex-spouse and your name is still on the mortgage, the bank may still hold you responsible for missed payments. During divorce proceedings, a court may decide that your ex-spouse (who retains property ownership) is solely responsible for all future mortgage payments. Contact your mortgage provider once your divorce is complete to remove your mortgage obligations, as you’ll no longer have any interest in the house.
Generally, you can’t cancel a Quitclaim Deed. Once you file and notarize a deed, you can’t revoke it unless a court decides that you created it under undue influence from another person, such as the grantee.
Depending on your relationship with the grantee, they may agree to transfer the property back to you if you’ve already filed and notarized your deed but want to revoke it.
If you’re separating from or divorcing your spouse with jointly owned property, you can use a Quitclaim Deed to change the joint ownership into sole ownership. Completing a Quitclaim Deed form transfers the property title to the spouse that will retain the property.
If you and your spouse agree on who should retain property ownership, a Quitclaim Deed is often the fastest way to transfer the property title.
The spouse who obtains sole ownership of the property can sell or mortgage the property without the approval or consent of their ex-spouse. Sole ownership also allows them to include the property in their Last Will and Testament.
Generally, a Quitclaim Deed is safest for property transfers or low-risk transactions between people who know and trust each other. If you’re obtaining property or property interest from someone you don’t know well, you likely want assurance of their ability to transfer the title to you. You can obtain assurance with a Warranty Deed.
Yes, to execute the Quitclaim Deed, the grantor needs to sign the deed in front of a notary public. In addition to notarization, some states also require witnesses to sign the deed. Once it has been signed, the deed should be filed with your local County Clerk or Registry Office.
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