How to Do a Florida Quit Claim Deed
- 1). Find the real estate property's legal description, specifically by contacting the county clerk or using MyFloridaCounty.com. For instance, a location might have a physical address of 303A Westgate Center, though the legal address is Westgate Town Center WK 49 Unit 303A Whole.
- 2). Prepare a quit claim deed, which typically is about two pages. The deed must include the legal address and the names of both the grantor and grantee. The parties can be individuals, businesses or organizations. Before June 1, 2008, parties also had to complete a Form DR-210, Return Transfers of Interest in Real Property--though the form has been repealed and is no longer necessary.
- 3). Check the grantor's claim before signing the deed. A quit claim deed transfer's the grantor's interest, but does not guarantee that the grantor has an interest. Instead of accepting a grantor's interest at face value, contact the county clerk and check the current records. The quit claim deed transfers interest, which might be complete or a percentage. If a property is owned by two people, (e.g., spouses, siblings, friends), then one person can transfer interest using a quit claim deed.
- 4). Sign the deed before third-party witnesses and a notary public licensed in Florida. Valid identification must be presented to the notary public. If one party does not have identification, postpone the deed signing.
- 5). Submit the signed deed and fees (recording plus documentary stamp tax) to the appropriate county clerk. Fees vary based on location and property value. If the property is in Miami-Dade County, then submit to the Miami-Dada County Clerk. If you fail to record the deed with the clerk, then the deed will be invalid.
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