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A quitclaim deed is a legal document used to convey property without the assurance of a warranty or guarantee on the title of the property. These types of property transfers are common among conveyances between family members. They ensure that the seller of the property will not come back at a later date to claim an interest in the property.
Given that this type of transfer comes with no safety nets once the transfer is complete, it is important that the buyer conducts a thorough title search on the property using a quitclaim deed.
If you instead want to transfer property in a way that protects the new owner, you should consider a different type of deed, such as a general warranty deed or a special warranty deed. If you are unsure which type of property deed to use, you should seek legal advice.
Washington quitclaim deed laws are codified at RCW 64.04.050.
Washington law dictates that the document should be formatted in the following way:
Signing - According to Washington state law, all quitclaim deeds must be notarized by a Notary Public (RCW 64.04.020).
Recording - Once a quitclaim deed has been signed by the seller of the property, it must be filed with the County Recorder’s Office along with the proper filing fees.
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To write a Washington quit claim deed form, you will need to provide the following information:
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Once the quitclaim deed has been completed, signed, and notarized, it should be filed with the Washington County Auditor Office in the County where the real property is located. The recording is important because it makes the property transfer a matter of public record, which will make future real estate transactions easier.
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