An Ohio quitclaim deed is a legal document that adheres to state law, and legally transfers the ownership interest of a property from one person to the next. This form of transfer comes with no warranties or guarantees that the property title is clear, and the seller has the authority to sell the property. Generally, this form of property transfer is conducted between family members, such as to transfer ownership from property held by spouses as joint tenants to property held in one spouse's name only. It is also commonly used in divorce settlements.
Anyone who purchases a home using this type of document is strongly encouraged to conduct a thorough title search to ensure that there is a good title, the property is free of encumbrances, and they are not inheriting a host of problems.
If you instead want to transfer property in a way that protects the new buyer, you should consider a different type of deed, such as a general warranty deed or limited warranty deed. If you are unsure which type of property deed to use, you should seek legal advice.
Ohio quitclaim deed laws are codified at § 5302.11 of Ohio Revised Code.
Signing - In the state of Ohio, the Grantor must present the quitclaim deed and sign it in the presence of a Notary Public (§ 5301.01).
Recording - Once the document has been properly filled out, signed by the Grantor, and notarized, it must be filed with the County Recorder’s Office in the city or county where the property is located.
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To write an Ohio quitclaim deed, you must provide the following information:
If you have questions about creating a quitclaim deed, you should seek legal advice.
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To file an Ohio quitclaim deed form, you must bring the signed and notarized quitclaim deed to the County Recorder’s office in the county where the property is located. Be prepared to pay the appropriate fees associated with recording the quitclaim deed.
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