How to Do a Quitclaim Deed

Consider buying a book that explains quitclaim deeds and other legal documents and that contains blank forms. If the book contains a sample quitclaim deed, review it, making sure you can get the information that appears in the sample.

Obtain the required information, such as a legal description of the property.

Buy a blank quitclaim deed form at an office-supply store or bookstore.

Fill out the blank form. Make sure your writing is legible. Avoid spelling errors and factual errors. Erroneous data can invalidate a deed.

Add someone to the title by listing the person as a grantee. Remember to list the names of all current owners as grantees as well, unless you are planning to remove them from the title.

Remove someone from the title by omitting the person's name from the list of grantees.

List all current owners of the property as grantors.

Arrange to meet the grantors at the office of a notary public, where you will obtain the signatures of the grantors. The notary public must witness the signing.

Have the document notarized and make photocopies for your files.

Go to your county's clerk and recorder's office and record the deed. There will be a small charge for recording the quitclaim deed.