Louisiana quitclaim deeds are legal forms that must abide by all applicable Louisiana laws, including Louisiana Civil Code 1839 (CC 1839), which sets out the minimum requirements of a quitclaim deed. "A transfer of immovable property must be made by authentic act or by act under private signature."
Signing - Louisiana Law dictates that a quitclaim deed must be signed by the seller of the property in the presence of two (2) witnesses and a Notary Public.
Recording - In addition to the proper filing fee, the quitclaim deed must be filed with the Clerk of the Court’s Office in the parish that corresponds with the location of the property.
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To write a Louisiana quitclaim deed form, you will need to provide the following information:
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Once the Louisiana quitclaim deed has been completed and signed in the presence of a notary, you should submit the completed paperwork to the Louisiana Parish where the real estate is located so that the transfer of property can become a matter of public record. Recording the transfer of property is important because it helps preserve a clear chain of title (ownership history) which will likely make future conveyances smoother.