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NEW YORK QUITCLAIM DEED
[Four Individuals to Three Individuals]

Control Number: NY-033-77

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II. DESIGNATING HOW THE GRANTEES WILL HOLD THE PROPERTY:

In the State of New York real property can be held by more than one person (concurrent estates) in the following ways:

1. If the Grantees ARE NOT married to each other, they can hold the property as:

a. Tenants in Common

b. Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship (JTWROS)

2. If the Grantees ARE married to each other, they can hold the property as:

a. Tenants in Common

b. Joint Tenants with the Right of Survivorship

c. Tenants by the Entirety

III. DISCLAIMER

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QUITCLAIM DEED

[Four Individuals to Three Individuals]

THIS DEED, made on , 20

BY AND BETWEEN:

GRANTORS: ,

,

, and

,

GRANTEES:

,

,

and .

GRANTORS, in consideration of Ten Dollars and other valuable consideration paid by the GRANTEES, do hereby remise, release and quitclaim unto the GRANTEES, as

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

Legal Description:

GRANTORS, in compliance with Section 13 of the Lien Law, covenant that the Grantors will receive the consideration for this conveyance and will hold the right to receive such consideration as a trust fund...

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

Grantor

Print Name

Grantor

Print Name

Grantor

Print Name

Grantor

Print Name

CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Individual Capacity within the State of New York for Real Property

State of New York, County of )

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...

Type/Print Name:

Individual Capacity Outside the State of New York for Real Property

State of , County of )

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...

Type/Print Name:

EXHIBIT A

Grantors:

Grantees:

Legal Description:

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What a Quitclaim Deed Form Is and when it’s used

A Quitclaim Deed Form is a legal instrument used to transfer whatever interest a grantor has in a property to a grantee without warranties or guarantees of title. Commonly used for intra-family transfers, divorce settlements, and clearing title issues, it conveys ownership interest but does not guarantee the estate is free of liens or defects. Execution typically requires the grantor’s signature, notarization or acknowledgement, and county recording to affect public title records. Whether the deed may be executed electronically depends on state recording and notarization rules and applicable electronic signature law (ESIGN; 15 U.S.C. ch. 96) or UETA.

Why a Quitclaim Deed Form matters in property transfers

Quitclaim deeds provide a simple, fast way to transfer an owner’s present interest without a title warranty. They minimize drafting complexity when parties know the title history or when transfer risk is acceptable, and they are often used to clear clouds on title or reorganize ownership among family members or entities.

Why a Quitclaim Deed Form matters in property transfers

Who commonly completes and signs a Quitclaim Deed Form

Parties should consult title records and, when in doubt, obtain a title search or attorney review before completing a quitclaim deed to understand risk and recording consequences.

  • Homeowners transferring property between spouses or family members after property division
  • Individuals conveying interest into or out of trusts or LLCs during estate planning
  • Buyers accepting property transfers 'as-is' where title warranties are not required

Core parts of a professional Quitclaim Deed Form

A complete quitclaim deed includes a clear grantor/grantee identification, an accurate legal description of the property, and explicit conveyance language; several other clauses and acknowledgements ensure the deed is record-ready.

Grantor / Grantee

Full legal names of the transferring owner(s) and the receiving party or entity; use exact, government-issued names where possible to avoid record mismatches.

Legal Description

A precise metes-and-bounds or lot-and-block legal description that matches county records; street addresses are supplementary but not a substitute.

Conveyance Clause

Clear statement that the grantor quits, releases, and conveys the grantor’s interest to the grantee without warranty language or title guarantees.

Consideration

A statement of consideration such as nominal dollar amount or 'for love and affection'; some counties require a stated nominal amount for recording.

Signature Block

Signature lines for all grantors with printed names, dates, and space for notarization and witness acknowledgements where applicable.

Notary / Recording

Notary acknowledgement and county recording instructions or return-to clause so the recorder knows how to process and where to return the recorded deed.

Essential fields to include on the Quitclaim Deed Form

Grantor Name: Full legal name
Grantee Name: Full legal name
Property Description: Official legal description
Consideration: Stated amount or phrase
Execution Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Notary Block: Acknowledgement text

Step-by-step: filling out and completing the Quitclaim Deed Form

Follow these sequential steps to prepare a recordable quitclaim deed with minimal risk of rejection or title issues.

  • 01
    Confirm ownership: Verify grantor appears on current deed or title report.
  • 02
    Complete fields: Enter names, legal description, and consideration accurately.
  • 03
    Sign and notarize: Grantor signs before a notary or as state law requires.
  • 04
    Record the deed: Submit to the county recorder with payment and return instructions.

Configuring a digital workflow to complete a Quitclaim Deed Form

When using an eSignature workflow, set up fields and signer order to match legal and recording requirements before sending the document for signature.

Field Recommended Setting
Grantor Signature Required; signer 1
Notary Acknowledgement Locked until after grantor signs
Date Field Auto‑populate on signature
Return Address Recorder return-to address required

Where to send or file the completed Quitclaim Deed Form

After execution and notarization, the deed is submitted to local recording authorities and copied to interested parties.

  • County Recorder: Primary filing office for recording and public indexing.
  • Title Company: Optional: title review or closing agent for record updates.
  • Lender / Servicer: Notify if property serves as collateral on a mortgage.
  • Transferred Parties: Provide recorded copy to grantee and grantor for records.

Digital signing and file-format considerations

Confirm the county recorder accepts electronically submitted or scanned deeds in your jurisdiction and retain original signed copies per local practice.

  • File Formats: PDF or DOCX accepted for signatures
  • Audit Trail: Preserve timestamp and signer metadata
  • Integrations: Connect to cloud storage for archival

Notarization and witness authentication steps

Notarization and witness rules are jurisdictional. Follow the sequence below to ensure the deed meets local formalities and can be recorded without delay.

01

Sign Before Notary

Grantor must sign in the notary’s presence; do not pre-sign if notarization text requires contemporaneous signing.

02

Witnesses If Required

Add witness signatures if your state mandates them (some states require one or two witnesses for deeds).

03

Notary Acknowledgement

Notary completes acknowledgement with official wording and seal.

04

RON Where Allowed

Use remote online notarization only in states that permit RON and when county recorders accept electronically notarized documents.

05

Attach Supporting Docs

Include any required affidavits or transfer tax forms required by the recorder.

06

Pay Recording Fee

Include payment and cover sheet as required by county policy.

07

Recorder’s Indexing

Recorder assigns book/page or instrument number upon acceptance.

08

Return Recorded Copy

Provide return-to address so recorder can send the recorded instrument back to the specified party.

Practical tips for accurate and efficient Quitclaim Deed completion

These best practices reduce rejections, title issues, and processing delays when preparing and recording a quitclaim deed.

Verify legal description
Obtain the legal description from the existing recorded deed or county plat to ensure an exact match; minor differences can cause recorder rejection.
Use exact legal names
Avoid nicknames and abbreviations; match grantor and grantee names to prior recorded documents and government IDs to prevent mismatches in title indexing.
Confirm witness and notary rules
Check the county recorder’s requirements for witness counts and whether remote online notarization (RON) is accepted before signing.
Record promptly and retain copies
Record the deed soon after execution to protect against intervening claims, then retain both the recorded instrument and a secure electronic copy.

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing a Quitclaim Deed Form

  • Using a street address instead of the official legal description causes recorder rejections and title ambiguity.
  • Mismatched grantor/grantee names with prior records can delay indexing and require corrective filings.
  • Skipping notarization or using an unaccepted notarization method (RON where not permitted) can render the deed unrecordable.
  • Failing to check for liens, mortgages, or encumbrances before transfer can leave the grantee exposed to outstanding obligations.

Potential consequences of an incorrect or incomplete Quitclaim Deed

Title Defect: Clouds title
Recording Rejection: Deed refused by recorder
Unaddressed Liens: Buyer inherits encumbrances
Tax Issues: Transfer tax or basis uncertainty
Fraud Risk: Invalid or forged signature
Legal Challenge: Subject to quiet‑title actions

Representative scenarios where a Quitclaim Deed Form is used

These two concise examples show common situations where parties choose a quitclaim deed instead of other conveyances.

Family Transfer

A parent transfers property interest to an adult child following inheritance planning.

  • Minimal consideration is stated to document the transfer.
  • The deed is notarized and recorded locally to update public records; a title check ensured no outstanding liens before execution.

Divorce Property Division

One spouse conveys their interest to the other as part of divorce settlement terms.

  • The quitclaim simplifies the intra-spousal transfer.
  • Parties obtain notary acknowledgement, record the deed in the county recorder’s office, and retain recorded copies for the divorce file.

Who may sign or witness a Quitclaim Deed

Grantor

Property owner transferring interest. The grantor must have authority to convey the named property and should sign exactly as the recorded owner.

Notary

Notary Public or authorized official. The notary verifies identity and completes an acknowledgement; in some states RON-enabled notaries can perform remote notarizations if permitted.

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Frequently asked questions about Quitclaim Deed Forms

Answers to common questions about execution, notarization, recording, and electronic signatures for quitclaim deeds.


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