People are less attached to their property in the modern world—they sell it, donate it, change it, or buy a new one. Therefore, a whole arsenal of documents is needed to formalize such transactions.
A Quitclaim deed is a paper used to transfer property to another person. This is a relatively simple document, but you need to be aware of its main feature. It does not carry a guarantee that the transferring person has the rights to the property and can give it to someone else.
How so? The reason is very simple. This form is usually used to transfer property in a family or another circle of close people with mutual trust.
Therefore, it is not recommended to use this type of document if there is no certainty that the person transferring the property has the property rights.
The rules for drafting and applying this form are very similar in each state. However, each state has its laws governing property relations and regulations for the design of a free fillable quitclaim deed form.
In North Carolina, it is worth checking out Chapter 47B of State Law to learn more about the marketable property title. The definitions from § 47B-8 are directly related to our form.
According to it, the person transferring or receiving real estate can be an individual or:
The Grantor must sign the written form in the presence of a notary public.
Once the form has been certified by a notary public, it must be sent to the Register of Deeds in the same county as the property.
You will also have to pay the recording fee for your form. Find out the exact cost according to the county in which the property is located.
The form must be drawn up in legal language and meet all the necessary requirements. Therefore, it is advisable not to draw up the form yourself but to use the form-building software on our website. You will save time and get a high-quality form in a matter of minutes. Below are the steps to fill out all the necessary information in the document.
1. Get the Form
Download the current form valid in North Carolina from our website.
2. Fill in Identifying Information
Fill in the details of the person filling out the form (usually the Grantor):
3. Write the Date
You must indicate the date of filling out the document.
4. Enter the Details of the Grantor and the Grantee
Enter their full names and addresses.
5. Fill in the Location of the Property
After the words “County of” in bold, name the County where the property is located and then the Township. It is also worth specifying the legal description.
6. Provide a Signature
The Grantor must sign the document in front of a notary public for the form to be considered valid.
7. Obtain Notary Certification
The notary public must also complete the document and sign it.
8. Register the Form
Pay the registration fee and submit the deed to the Register of Deeds in the appropriate County.
Other Quitclaim Deed Forms by State