Who needs a quitclaim deed?
This document is for the sellers and buyers of property in Colorado state. Alongside the general and special warranty deeds it is one of the basic documents in the granter/grantee relationship.
What is a quitclaim deed for?
Quitclaim deed establishes the seller’s interest in the property and indicates its transferring to the buyer. It means that if the seller owns a building, for example, he conveys his interest in the apartment he sells to the new title-holder. Unlike the general and special warranty this form of deed does not granite the right to own the property to the grantee. It only declares the transfer of interest.
Is a quitclaim deed accompanied by other forms?
Quitclaim deed is accompanied by the Real Property Transfer Declaration (form TD-1000). Filling out this form you give the county assessor all the necessary information about the property for property tax purposes.
When is a quitclaim deed due?
Once the seller puts the date of the deal in the blanks, the document claims his convey of interest to the buyer forever.
How do I fill out a quitclaim deed?
A quitclaim deed consists of a statement for the property-owner (the granter), a statement for the notary public and a TD-1000 form which must be completed and signed by the granter and the grantee (the buyer). The first part includes the granter’s and grantee’s names, their addresses, the date and the price of the deal and legal description of granter’s interest in the property. The second part must be signed by a notary public. In the third part you must specify the type of the property, its total sale price, the date of the deal. You need to put the value of personal property if any was included in the deal, for example, carpeting. Indicate if the granter and the grantee are related and establish the kind of relationship. Describe the condition of the improvements at the time of purchase. Give details about the property financing.
Where do I send a quitclaim deed?
All the documents must be submitted to the county clerk and recorder.