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A quitclaim deed allows for the quick and easy transfer of ownership interest of real property or land. While recording the quitclaim deed makes the transfer official in the public record, it does not require recordation in order for it to be valid.

Contrary to the law and established custom in other states, the expression ?to have and to hold? (called the ?habendum clause? of a deed) is not necessary, nor are witnesses or seal required. The deed should be dated, but this too is not necessary to its validity.

Due to this, quitclaim deeds typically are not used in situations where the property involved has an outstanding mortgage. After all, it would be difficult for many grantors to pay off a mortgage without proceeds from the sale of the property.

Removing a name from the title, such as after a divorce. Transferring ownership to a family member, such as a child, parent or sibling ? a quitclaim deed does not affect the mortgage, so you can transfer ownership to another person without burdening them with a loan. Transferring property interest to a business partner.

Once the quitclaim deed is recorded, it becomes part of the public record. You may also be required to pay a filing fee or costs associated with properties that have an outstanding mortgage. If there is money being exchanged for the deed, documentary stamp taxes will also have to be paid.

Due to this, quitclaim deeds typically are not used in situations where the property involved has an outstanding mortgage. After all, it would be difficult for many grantors to pay off a mortgage without proceeds from the sale of the property.

Signing Requirements: § 442.130 ? The grantor's signature must be notarized, while witnesses are not obligatory for a quitclaim deed. Another authorized officer can also acknowledge the grantor's signature. Recording Requirements: § 442.400 ? A quitclaim deed should be recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds.

Moreover, a quitclaim deed does not convey any after-acquired title.

To use a Quitclaim Deed to add someone to a property deed or title, you would need to create a Quitclaim Deed and list all of the current owners in the grantor section. In the grantee section, you would list all of the current owners as well as the person you would like to add.

Quit claim deeds give rights to property; however, the rights that are conveyed may be worthless. One person gives up whatever rights he has to another. The quit claim deed does not guarantee that the person giving up the right had any rights in the first place.