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New York Quitclaim Deed

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NEW YORK QUITCLAIM DEED

QUITCLAIM DEED
[Two Individuals to Two Individuals]

THIS DEED, made the day of , 20

BY AND BETWEEN:

and

Grantors, and

and

Grantees.

WITNESSETH, that the Grantors, in consideration of Ten Dollars and other valuable consideration paid by the Grantees, do hereby remise, release and quitclaim unto the Grantees, as joint tenants with the right of survivorship, the heirs or successors and assigns of the Grantees forever,

ALL that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being more particularly described as:

See Legal Description Attached as Exhibit A incorporated by reference as though set forth in full

Legal Description:

TOGETHER with all right, title and interest, if any, of the Grantors of, in and to any streets and roads abutting the above described premises to the center lines thereof; TOGETHER with the appurtenances and all the estate and rights of the Grantors in and to said premises; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises herein granted unto the Grantees, the heirs or successors and assigns of the Grantees forever.

The Grantors, in compliance with Section 13 of the Lien Law, covenants that the Grantors will receive the consideration for this conveyance and will hold the right to receive such consideration as a trust fund to be applied first for the purpose of paying the cost of the improvement and will apply the same first to the payment of the cost of the improvement before using any part of the total of the same for any other purpose.

The Grantors further covenant as follows: that Grantors are seized of the said premises in fee simple, and have good right to convey the same; that the Grantees shall quietly enjoy the said premises; that the said premises are free from encumbrances, except as aforesaid; that the Grantors will execute or procure any further necessary assurance of the title to said premises; and that said Grantors will forever warrant the title to said premises.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantors have duly executed this deed the day and year first above written.

(1st Grantor's Signature)

Type or Print Name

(2nd Grantor's Signature)

Type or Print Name

CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Individual Capacity within the State of New York for Real Property

State of New York )

County of ) ss.:

)

On the day of in the year before me, the undersigned, personally appeared personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.

Signature and Office of Person Taking Acknowledgement

Type/Print Name:

CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Individual Capacity Outside the State of New York for Real Property

State of )

County of ) ss.:

)

On the day of in the year before me, the undersigned, personally appeared personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument.

Signature and Office of Person Taking Acknowledgement

Type/Print Name:

Individual Capacity Outside the State of New York for Real Property

State of )

County of ) ss.:

)

On the day of in the year before me, the undersigned, personally appeared personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument, the individual, or the person upon behalf of which the individual acted, executed the instrument and that such individual made such appearance before the undersigned in the (insert the city or other political subdivision and the State or country or other place the acknowledgment was taken).

Signature and Office of Person Taking Acknowledgement

Type/Print Name:

EXHIBIT A

(Attach legal description here)

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What a New York Quitclaim Deed Is and when it’s used

The New York Quitclaim Deed is a written instrument used to transfer whatever interest a grantor has in real property to a grantee without providing warranties of title. It is commonly used for intra-family transfers, divorce settlements, clearing title clouds, or simplifying ownership among co-owners. The deed must be executed in the proper statutory form, acknowledged before a notary, and presented for recording with the county clerk to provide public notice of the transfer.

Why choose a Quitclaim Deed in New York

A New York Quitclaim Deed provides a straightforward, lower-cost method to transfer interests when warranty protection is unnecessary. It expedites transfers and can resolve ambiguous ownership quickly, although it conveys only the grantor’s existing rights and offers no title guarantees.

Why choose a Quitclaim Deed in New York

Who commonly completes this deed

Typical users include property owners, family members transferring interests, and attorneys handling title matters in New York.

  • Individual owner transferring property to a relative or spouse without sale
  • Divorce settlements where one party conveys interest to the other
  • Title cloud resolution by releasing uncertain or disputed ownership claims

Step-by-step: prepare, execute, and record the deed

Follow these steps to prepare, execute, and record a New York Quitclaim Deed correctly and promptly.

  • 01
    Prepare Draft: Obtain the precise legal description and draft the statutory quitclaim language.
  • 02
    Confirm Parties: Verify legal names, marital or entity status, and any lien or mortgage obligations.
  • 03
    Sign Notarize: Sign in the notary's presence; arrange witness if county practice requires it.
  • 04
    Record: Submit the executed original to the county clerk and pay required recording and transfer fees.

How electronic and hybrid workflows work for this deed

Electronic and in-person workflows both support New York Quitclaim Deed execution and recording; choose the workflow based on notarization method and county recording rules.

  • Upload Document: Use a flattened PDF containing the completed legal description.
  • Add Signers: Place signature and date fields for grantor and any necessary parties.
  • Notary Step: Coordinate in-person or approved RON notary to witness and acknowledge signatures.
  • Submit to Clerk: Deliver the signed original to the county clerk for recording and indexing.

Typical digital workflow settings to capture execution and notary evidence

Configure your digital workflow to capture signatures, notarization evidence, and original document handling for county recording.

Field Name and Workflow Configuration Expected configuration or value for each workflow field
Document Type and Template Choice Quitclaim Deed using New York statutory language
Signer Authentication Method Required for Notary In-person ID or RON identity proofing per county rules
Notary Handling and Acknowledgment Block Notary must complete acknowledgment and apply seal
Recording Delivery Method and Fee Handling Submit original to county clerk; ensure fee payment and receipt

Technical considerations for e-sign and notary integration

For electronic or hybrid completion, verify integrations, supported file types, and notarization workflow compatibility before sending for signature.

  • File Formats: PDF and DOCX supported; use flattened PDF for recording
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace, Box supported
  • Notary Options: In-person notary or RON where county permits

Security and compliance considerations for electronic document handling

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit; AES-256 at rest
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, PCI DSS
HIPAA: BAA available to protect PHI
ESIGN/UETA: Meets ESIGN and state e-sign standards
Audit Trail: Timestamps, IP addresses, and action history retained
Access Controls: SSO, MFA, and role-based permissions available

Penalties and risks from incorrect deed preparation

Recording Errors: Unrecorded deed leaves title unprotected
Tax Liability: Transfer or gift taxes may apply
Invalid Execution: Improper notarization can make recording void
Identity Mismatch: Name errors cause re-execution and delays
Fraud Risk: Conveying without authority risks civil liability
Administrative Costs: Reprocessing, corrections, and clerk fees possible

Common preparation errors to avoid

  • Using a street address or informal description instead of the recorded legal description often leads to county clerk rejection and re-execution costs.
  • Signing before the notary or failing to have the notary witness the signature invalidates the acknowledgment and can prevent recording.
  • Failing to confirm whether a witness is required in a specific county can render the deed unrecordable or delay title transfer.
  • Not paying correct recording fees or transfer taxes can produce fines, rejection, or returned documents requiring resubmission.

Illustrative examples of typical Quitclaim Deed uses

These examples illustrate common scenarios for using a New York Quitclaim Deed and typical practical outcomes.

Family Transfer

A parent transferred a vacation property to two adult children via a quitclaim deed to simplify ownership and estate planning.

  • No purchase took place; nominal consideration listed.
  • The deed was notarized and recorded at the county clerk; title insurers accepted the recorded instrument but required disclosure to update policies and tax advisors were consulted.

Divorce Settlement

In a divorce settlement, one spouse quitclaimed their interest in the marital home to the other as part of property division terms.

  • Consideration stated as part of the settlement agreement.
  • The receiving spouse recorded the deed to establish sole ownership; lenders and title companies required the recorded document to update mortgage and insurance records, and attorneys coordinated any transfer tax filings.

eSignature vendor comparison relevant to deed workflows

Compare common eSignature vendor pricing and capabilities relevant to signing and managing New York Quitclaim Deeds and related recording workflows.

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Free Trial 7-day free trial, no credit card Varies by vendor Varies by vendor Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes No No
Envelope Cap No envelope cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan

Frequently asked questions about New York Quitclaim Deeds

Answers to frequent questions about completing, notarizing, and recording a New York Quitclaim Deed accurately.


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