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In Quitclaim Deed Form

Use a In Quitclaim Deed template to make your document workflow more streamlined.

What an In Quitclaim Deed Form does

An In Quitclaim Deed Form transfers whatever ownership interest a grantor may have in described real property to a grantee, without a warranty of title. The form identifies the parties, property description, consideration, and transfer language, then requires execution and recording under the applicable state’s rules. A quitclaim deed can clarify or release an interest, but it does not establish that the grantor owns the property or guarantee clear title. State law controls acknowledgment, witnesses, formatting, transfer-tax statements, and recording requirements, so confirm local requirements before submission.

Who uses this deed form

Real estate

A real-estate attorney or title professional prepares the quitclaim deed, confirms vesting and legal descriptions, coordinates grantor and grantee signatures, and checks county recording requirements before delivering the executed instrument for filing.

Property owners

Individuals transferring an interest between family members, business entities, or co-owners can use the form to document the intended release or transfer, while obtaining legal advice about taxes, title effects, liens, and state-specific execution rules.

Complete the quitclaim deed online

Use this workflow to prepare the deed, collect required signatures, and preserve evidence of the transaction before county recording.

  • Upload deed:

    Upload the completed deed PDF to signNow.
  • Review fields:

    Let signNow detect fillable areas, then review every field.
  • Assign roles:

    Assign grantor, grantee, and notary fields as required.
  • Send document:

    Send the deed and monitor signing progress.
  • Store records:

    Download the signed deed and audit trail.

Choose the right signing method

  1. Use the web app when preparing the deed on a desktop, placing signer fields, and sending the completed document through signNow’s standard workflow.
  2. Use the mobile app when a grantor or grantee needs to review and sign the quitclaim deed from an iOS or Android device.
  3. Use kiosk mode when multiple parties sign at one location, such as a title office, attorney’s office, or real-estate closing appointment.
  4. Use a shareable signing link when recipients should open the quitclaim deed from a controlled link without receiving an individual email invitation.
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Best practices for a quitclaim deed

Accuracy matters because a quitclaim deed transfers only the interest stated by the grantor and may affect the public title record.

Verify ownership before preparing the deed

Confirm the grantor’s exact legal name and authority before uploading the deed. Match vesting information against the current recorded deed, because a signing platform cannot correct an inaccurate ownership chain or an unauthorized transfer.

Use the recorded legal description

Use the complete legal description from the recorded instrument, not only a street address. Compare parcel identifiers, county details, and attached exhibits before adding fields so the signed document identifies the intended property.

Check county recording requirements

Check the destination county’s recording instructions before sending. Requirements may address acknowledgment wording, witnesses, margins, margins, transfer-tax forms, and fees; signNow’s audit trail documents signing activity but does not replace recorder acceptance.

Preserve the signed record

Export the signed deed and certificate of completion together, then restrict access to authorized staff. Preserve the final file in the organization’s approved records system and verify that the recorder received the correct version.

Privacy and disclosure pitfalls

  • Including Social Security numbers, bank details, or unnecessary personal information can expose sensitive data in the recorded quitclaim deed.
  • Sending the deed before capturing each required signer’s electronic consent can weaken evidence that the parties intended to transact electronically.
  • Granting broad workspace access may let unauthorized users view property records, signer identities, or downloaded certificates.
  • A signed PDF without the related audit trail may provide less evidence about identity, timing, and document integrity during a later dispute.

How the deed audit trail works

The signNow audit trail records evidence around the quitclaim deed’s signing event, separate from the deed’s legal terms and county recording decision.

01

Authenticate signer:

Records the authentication event and signer identity.
02

Capture timestamps:

Captures signing time and relevant activity timestamps.
03

Hash document:

Associates the signed document with its recorded hash.
04

Seal history:

Seals document history against unnoticed changes.
05

Track actions:

Logs views, signatures, and completed actions.
06

Export evidence:

Exports the audit trail with the signed deed.

State rules and deed exclusions

Recording rejection

Notarization failure

Title dispute

Incorrect legal description

Invalid transfer

Unauthorized grantor

Execution defect

Missing required witness

Electronic exclusion

Excluded family decree

Platform requirements for signing

Prepare the In Quitclaim Deed Form in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on Windows 10, Windows 11, or macOS. signNow also provides mobile apps for iOS and Android, with encrypted TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3 connections.

  • Supported browsers Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
  • Operating systems Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Connection security TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3 connections

For a recorded deed, platform access does not replace state requirements. Confirm the county recorder’s accepted PDF format, page dimensions, notary acknowledgment, witness rules, transfer-tax declarations, and any original-document requirement before submitting the signed file.

Security for deed records

Encryption:

AES-256 encryption

Transport security:

TLS 1.2 and 1.3

Security certification:

SOC 2 Type II certified

Information security:

ISO 27001 certified

Electronic signatures:

ESIGN and UETA compliant

Signer authentication:

Two-factor authentication

Connect the deed workflow

Connect signNow with named business systems to route quitclaim deeds, retain signed files, and coordinate property records without rekeying workflow data.

Salesforce
Procore
Zapier
Microsoft Teams
Hub spot
Box
Microsoft

Quitclaim deed signing questions

These answers address preparation, electronic signing, notarization, authentication, delivery, and signNow plan limits for this deed workflow.

On the Business plan, upload the quitclaim deed, review detected fields, assign signers, and send it for signature. The plan includes templates and audit trails, while Business Premium adds bulk send and kiosk mode for repeated workflows.

signNow supports legally binding electronic signatures under ESIGN and UETA, but those laws do not determine whether a county recorder accepts electronic deeds. Confirm state and county recording rules, including notarization and witness requirements, before relying on electronic execution.

If the deed requires notarization, use a qualified notary process accepted by the relevant state and county. signNow can coordinate document signatures and preserve an audit trail, but its workflow does not itself replace a legally required acknowledgment.

Use signer authentication appropriate to the transaction. signNow supports two-factor authentication, SMS OTP, and advanced authentication options on Enterprise; select controls that connect each signature to the intended grantor or grantee.

A signing link can simplify delivery, but access should be limited to the intended recipient. Review the recipient identity, document permissions, and audit trail before accepting the signed quitclaim deed for recording.

Business subscriptions include 100 signature invites per user per year, with overage fees; Site License pricing is $1.50 per signature invite. Choose the plan based on document volume, users, and whether usage-based access fits the workflow.

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