How to Get a Quick Deed for a Property
Quick deeds are used to transfer the ownership in a property. Also called a quit or quitclaim deed, it conveys ownership from the grantor (the person who owns the property) to the grantee (the person who receives ownership) without a guarantee of the grantor's title or interest in the property. This type of deed simply signs over all shares, if any, the grantor has to the new owner. Quick deeds are most commonly used in divorce situations when a husband or wife wants to quickly transfer ownership rights, conveying ownership of a property into a trust, or when real estate is sold.
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Get a copy of a quick deed. Conduct a search on the Internet to locate a copy of a quick claim deed on websites like Hoover Web Design and the Lectric Law Library. Many websites like these offer this legal document free.
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Fill-out the quick deed. Complete the quick deed by printing your name and the grantee's name. Also, fill in the name of the county where the property is located and the legal address of the property. The legal address is the description of your property that uses the public land survey system. You can find the legal address on your property deed or tax bill. You must also sign the quick deed for it to be valid. Many states require you to have the deed notarized. When a form is notarized, you must sign it in the presence of a notary public. A notary public is a government appointed official who is authorized to act as witness for the signing of documents. Check with your local library to locate a notary.
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Consult with a real estate lawyer. A lawyer will help ensure that you are protecting your best interests in a real estate transaction that involves a quick deed. There are many scams that involve homeowners being tricked into signing over their property. If you feel that someone is threatening or pressuring you to sign a quick deed, then you should seek the professional assistance of a real estate attorney. Once you sign a quick deed, you will have to go to court to reverse it and recoup your property rights.
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Record the deed with the county register of deeds office. Once a deed is signed, it becomes public information and recorded in the county where the property is located. Some counties charge a small fee for the recording. Call your county clerk office to get instructions on how to have your deed recorded.
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