A Connecticut quitclaim deed is a legal document used to transfer interest in real estate from one party to another without warranty regarding the title. This deed form simply conveys the grantor’s interest in the property, if any, without guaranteeing that the title is clear. It is frequently employed by relatives, in divorce cases, or in situations where parties understand the property’s background well.
Using a quitclaim deed form in Connecticut can be an efficient way to transfer property rights, but due to the lack of warranties, the grantee needs to conduct a thorough title search and possibly obtain title insurance to protect against any potential title issues.
Build Your Document
Answer a few simple questions to make your document in minutes
Save and Print
Save progress and finish on any device, download and print anytime
Sign and Use
Your valid, lawyer-approved document is ready
Connecticut’s General Statutes, specifically Sec. 47-36f, clarify the legal standing of quitclaim deeds. When properly executed, these documents transfer all the releasor’s rights, title, and interest in a property to the releasee, except as otherwise noted in the deed. This means the grantor relinquishes their ownership without warranties regarding the title’s clarity or freedom from encumbrances.
As stipulated in Sec. 47-5 of the Connecticut General Statutes, all land conveyances, including quitclaim deeds, must be in writing. If the grantor is a natural person, the deed must be signed by the grantor or an agent holding a suitable power of attorney.
For corporate entities, the deed must be signed by a person duly authorized to do this. Additionally, the grantor’s signature must be acknowledged as their free act and attested by two witnesses.
A quitclaim deed must include the current mailing address of the grantee, as required by Sec. 47-5(b). After the deed is signed and notarized, it must be filed with the local town clerk’s office in the town where the property is located.
Using the phrase “with quitclaim covenants” in a deed ensures that the grantor and their successors do not retain any future claims on the property, barring exceptions explicitly mentioned in the deed (Sec. 47-36g).
The fees for filing a quitclaim deed vary by town and are generally based on the number of pages of the deed and the complexity of the transaction. Additional fees may be required for recording margins or additional attachments. Under Sec. 7-34a, the recording fee is $60 for the initial page and $5 for each subsequent page.
This concise guide will walk you through the steps necessary to accurately complete and officially file a quitclaim deed in the state.
Gather the Necessary Information
Before filling out the quitclaim deed, collect all necessary information, including the full legal names and addresses of both the grantor (the person transferring the property) and the grantee (the person receiving the property).
Additionally, obtain a complete legal description of the property from existing property documents or your local land records office. This description typically includes the boundary lines, parcel number, and pertinent legal identifiers.
Complete the Quitclaim Deed Form
Fill in every field carefully, starting with the date of the transfer and the details of the consideration (if applicable), such as the transfer amount or stating it as a gift. Ensure the names and addresses of both parties are accurately reflected and that the legal description of the property is thorough and precise.
Sign in the Presence of a Notary
Connecticut law requires the grantor’s signature on a quitclaim deed to be notarized. Both parties should sign the deed in the presence of a notary to authenticate the document. The notary will verify the signers’ identities and ensure that all signatures are genuine and willingly provided, then stamp the deed with an official seal.
Obtain Witnesses
In addition to notarization, Connecticut requires two disinterested witnesses to sign the quitclaim deed. These witnesses must watch the grantor sign the deed and then add their signatures to attest to the validity of the process. Their addresses should also be noted in the deed alongside their signatures.
Record the Deed at the Local Town Clerk’s Office
Bring the document to the local town clerk’s office where the property is located. Here, you will file the deed by paying a recording fee. The clerk’s office will then enter the deed into the public records.
