Quitclaim Deed in Texas

Texas Requirements

• Must include a legal description of the property (metes and bounds or lot and block)
• Grantor's signature must be notarized (acknowledged)
• Must include the name and address of the person to whom the deed should be returned after recording
• Both spouses must sign if the property is community property or homestead
• No transfer tax in Texas (no documentary stamp tax)

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.

Quitclaim Deed in Other States

Other Forms in Texas