California Quitclaim Deed
Instructions & Checklist for Quitclaim Deed
[_] This package contains (1) Instructions and Checklist for California Quitclaim Deed (2)
California Quitclaim Deed
[_] The Grantor must date and sign the Quitclaim Deed before a Notary. Among other things,
Notarization will allow the Quitclaim Deed to be recorded as a public record. Without filing, the
Quitclaim Deed may not be effective against third parties
[_] Documents referencing land must include a legal description of the land. Verify that the legal
description is correct.
[_] Generally a completed and signed Preliminary Change in Ownership Report must be filed
with each conveyance in the county Recorder's office for the county where the property is
located. A sample of this form can be found at: http://www.findlegalforms.com/public/CA-
PreliminaryChange.pdf .
[_] Depending on the type of document, additional requirements may apply. Nonconforming
documents may be returned unrecorded or may be charged additional fees
[_] These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should
only be a starting point for you and should not be used without consulting with an attorney first.
An Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party.
[_] The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found
at findlegalforms.com
Information for Quitclaim Deed
This Quitclaim Deed form is used to convey an interest in real estate. A Quitclaim Deed does
not include any promise or guarantee by the person making it (i.e. the Grantor) about the
nature or quality of that interest, or even if any interest exists at all.
This type of deed may be useful in cases where a party is unable to transfer a fee simple estate
or make promises about the title.
A buyer will rarely accept a Quitclaim Deed as the only form of conveyance when buying a
property. Quitclaim deeds are mainly used in family situations or to correct possible technical
defects in the title to the property. If you are a buyer taking a Quitclaim Deed, make sure that it
satisfies your needs.
These forms are not intended and are not a substitute for legal advice. These forms should only
be a starting point for you and should not be used without consulting with an attorney first. An
Attorney should be consulted before negotiating any document with another party.
The purchase and use of these forms is subject to the Disclaimers and Terms of Use found at
findlegalforms.com
Consult a real estate attorney and title insurance company to protect your interests.
Recording requested by:
and when recorded, please return this deed
and tax statements to:
Escrow No.:
Title Order No.: For recorder's use only
QUITCLAIM DEED
The undersigned grantor(s) declare(s):
This transfer is exempt from the documentary transfer tax
The documentary transfer tax is $_______________ and is computed on:
the full value of the interest in the property conveyed
the full value less the value of liens of encumbrances remaining at the time of sale
The property is located in an:
unincorporated area.
the city of ______________________________________
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
______________________________________________________________________________,
hereby REMISE(S), RELEASE(S), AND FOREVER QUITCLAIM(S) to
______________________________________________________________________________,
the following real property in the City of ______________________________________ , County of
__________