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The Virginia quitclaim deed is a legal document one person, called the grantor, uses to transfer property to another person, called the grantee.

Compared to the warranty and special warranty deeds, the quitclaim deed has the simplest form, which enables the parties to transfer the property without additional formalities. However, the quitclaim deed doesn’t provide any warranties for the grantee. The grantor will not be liable for transferring the property if there are other claims to the property title.

Therefore, the grantee should always check the property title to make sure there are no limitations to the property title before making the transfer using the quitclaim deed. 

Quitclaim Deed Important Laws & Requirements in Virginia

When to Use a Quitclaim Deed in Virginia

The general quitclaim form can be used in the following situations due to its special features (simple form and lack of warranties).

#1. Title Modifications

The grantor can use the quitclaim deed to make changes to the property title. 

They can do so for the following purposes:

#2. Property Transfer

Among all legal activities, the quitclaim deed is mostly used for property transfers. However, the lack of warranties makes it suitable mostly for transfers between trusted parties and family members. 

Even in these situations, the grantee should also check the property title to make sure there are no limitations that will affect their ownership.

#3. Living Trust Transfer

The grantor can also use the general quitclaim form to transfer their property to their living trust. Considering that there is only one person involved in the transaction, there is no need for additional warranties, which makes the quitclaim deed a suitable solution.

How to Create a Quitclaim Deed in Virginia

#1. Fill Out The Form

Firstly, insert the most important details about the grantor and grantee, such as their full names, mailing addresses, and marital statuses.

If the parties are legal entities, enter their registered names, types of entities, registration numbers, and mailing addresses.

#2. Add the “Note Consideration”

Here, you should provide the information about the property’s value that the grantee owes to the grantor for transferring the property. The consideration can be the transfer of money, providing certain services, defaulting on debt, or any other form of value. 

For transactions between family members, the parties will often arrange the transfer without consideration (as a gift). 

#3. Write the Legal Description

Provide the information that can help the parties individualize the property. This can include the plot number, section, township, block, street address, and other relevant information.

#4. Sign & Get it Notarized

Sign the quitclaim deed before the notary public or at least two witnesses.

#5. File the Quitclaim Deed

Finally, submit the finalized quitclaim deed to the governmental body authorized for the deed registration.

Where to File a Quitclaim Deed in Virginia

In Virginia, the parties should file the quitclaim deed with the County Circuit Court Clerk according to the property’s address.