See a sample of a Quitclaim Deed, with accompanying numbers, terms and definitions.
The party requesting the recording, usually, the party who prepared the document for recording.
The stamp of the County in which the document was recorded. The document number is also listed here.
Any tax paid based on the sale of the property. The amount varies depending on the location of the property. Property tax rates will vary between unincorporated portions of the County and an incorporated City.
The address directing the recorder to where the document will be mailed after recording.
The party giving the property.
The party receiving the property
The description of a property in legal terms, typically in terms of Lot and Tract.
Typically the document is dated when it is actually signed by the grantor.
The signature of the party giving the property. The grantee does not have to sign.
The seal of the notary public or authorized official who verified the identity of the signing party.
A number assigned by the County Assessor’s office identifying the property involved in the transaction.
The County and State where the document was signed and notarized.
“Quitclaims to” shows a purposeful reason to transfer interest in the property. It differs from a Grant Deed because the quitclaim transfers any interest, known or unknown.
Information used by the escrow or title company for internal tracking and identifying purposes.
