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A quitclaim deed is a legal document that transfers the interest of a property from a seller to a buyer. It is important to note that a quitclaim deed doesn’t guarantee a good title free of encumbrances. The document doesn't even guarantee that the seller has the legal authority to sell the property. A quitclaim deed ensures that the seller does not return later to claim an interest in the property.
A quitclaim deed is generally used for a real estate transfer between family members—such as transferring property owned by a husband and wife as joint tenants to separate property owned by one spouse—but it can be used for any property transfer. As always, it is highly recommended that the buyer conduct a thorough title search to ensure that the title of the property they are purchasing or being transferred is clear.
Suppose you instead want to transfer the ownership interest in a way that protects the new buyer. In that case, you should consider a different type of property deed, such as a general warranty deed or a special warranty deed. If you have a question about which type of deed you should use, you should seek legal advice.
Iowa quitclaim deed laws are codified at Iowa Code § 558.19.
Signing - This document must be signed by the seller in the presence of a Notary Public, receiving an official seal of notarization (Iowa Code § 558.31).
Additional Paperwork - In the State of Iowa, all quitclaim deeds must include a Groundwater Hazard Statement along with a Declaration of Value form filed with the County Recorder’s Office.
Recording - All quitclaim deeds must be filed with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.
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To write an Iowa quitclaim deed form, you will need to provide the following information:
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Once the Iowa deed has been completed, signed, and notarized, you should file the form with the Iowa County Recorder in the county where the property is located.
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