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Quitclaim Deed in Virginia

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Virginia Requirements

  • Signed by grantor
  • Notary acknowledgment
  • Legal property description
  • Recorded with Circuit Court Clerk
Filing Location

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Filing Fee

$26.50 base recording fee plus state/local recordation tax of $0.25 per $100 of consideration

Statute Reference

Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-300

How to Complete This Form

  1. 1Obtain a blank quitclaim deed form that complies with your state's requirements.
  2. 2Enter the full legal name and address of the grantor (the person transferring the property).
  3. 3Enter the full legal name and address of the grantee (the person receiving the property).
  4. 4Include the complete legal description of the property (obtained from the current deed or county records).
  5. 5Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public and any required witnesses.
  6. 6File the deed with the county recorder's office along with any required transfer tax forms and fees.
  7. 7Keep a copy of the recorded deed for your records.

Download Form Template

Download a template for the Quitclaim Deed customized with Virginia-specific requirements and instructions.

Quitclaim Deed in Other States

CaliforniaTexasFloridaNew YorkIllinoisPennsylvaniaOhioGeorgiaNorth CarolinaMichiganAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasColoradoConnecticutDelawareHawaiiIdahoIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNorth DakotaOklahomaOregonRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeUtahVermontWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Other Forms in Virginia

Power of AttorneyLast Will and TestamentLiving Will / Advance DirectiveLLC Operating AgreementResidential Lease AgreementEviction NoticeSmall Claims Court ComplaintDivorce PetitionName Change PetitionWarranty DeedBill of SalePrenuptial AgreementRental ApplicationDemand LetterAffidavit of ServicePromissory NoteNon-Disclosure AgreementNon-Compete AgreementChild Support Modification Petition

When to Talk to a Lawyer

  • The property has an existing mortgage, lien, or title issue that could complicate the transfer.
  • You are transferring property as part of a divorce settlement or estate administration.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.