A person can file a quitclaim deed by (1) entering the relevant information on a quitclaim deed form, (2) signing the deed with two witnesses and a notary, and (3) recording the deed at the county comptroller's office. In Florida, quitclaim deeds must have the name and address of both the grantor and the grantee.
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To make a request contact the clerk's office by mail or in person at 419 Pierce Street, Tampa, FL 33602 or by email at recording@hillsclerk.
After consulting with the property owner, the attorney will prepare the quitclaim deed to ensure that the owner's objectives are realized and that the legal description it accurate. Next, an attorney can determine whether the transfer is exempt from documentary stamp taxes.
If properly executed, a Florida quitclaim deed usually requires two weeks to three months to be recorded. The parties involved in real estate transactions generally seek to record the deed immediately after the closing process is concluded.
You do not have to be an attorney to prepare a Florida quitclaim deed. Absent attorney fees, your costs would only be the recording fees that the county comptroller charges and transfer fees if the property is mortgaged.