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Free Quitclaim Deed Template
A quitclaim deed transfers whatever ownership interest a grantor holds in a property to a grantee, without making any title warranties. Fill in your details and create a properly structured quitclaim deed in minutes.
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QUITCLAIM DEED
United States · State Of Minnesota · Executed April 18, 2026
GRANTOR (RELEASOR)
Catherine Marie Reyes
4825 Lakeshore Boulevard, Apt 12C
Minneapolis, MN 55410
Divorced from co-grantee
Divorced from co-grantee
GRANTEE (RELEASEE)
Daniel Christopher Reyes
2120 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Property: 2120 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Consideration: $1.00 (nominal)
THIS QUITCLAIM DEED (this "Deed") is made and entered into as of April 18, 2026 by Catherine Marie Reyes, whose mailing address is 4825 Lakeshore Boulevard, Apt 12C
Minneapolis, MN 55410 (the "Grantor" or "Releasor"), in favor of Daniel Christopher Reyes, whose mailing address is 2120 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403 (the "Grantee" or "Releasee").
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and to release the Grantor's interest pursuant to a divorce decree, the Grantor does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, AND FOREVER QUITCLAIM unto the Grantee, the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns, all of the Grantor's right, title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever in and to the real property described in Section 1 below.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and to release the Grantor's interest pursuant to a divorce decree, the Grantor does hereby REMISE, RELEASE, AND FOREVER QUITCLAIM unto the Grantee, the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns, all of the Grantor's right, title, interest, claim, and demand whatsoever in and to the real property described in Section 1 below.
1.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Street Address: 2120 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
County: Hennepin
State: Minnesota
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 27-029-24-31-0078
Legal Description:
Lot 8, Block 4, Lowry Hill Addition to Minneapolis, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 1145782.
Source of Title (Prior Deed Reference):
Recorded as Document No. T-04567321 in the Office of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on June 15, 2019.
County: Hennepin
State: Minnesota
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN): 27-029-24-31-0078
Legal Description:
Lot 8, Block 4, Lowry Hill Addition to Minneapolis, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 1145782.
Source of Title (Prior Deed Reference):
Recorded as Document No. T-04567321 in the Office of the Registrar of Titles, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on June 15, 2019.
2.
QUITCLAIM GRANTING CLAUSE
The Grantor hereby REMISES, RELEASES, AND FOREVER QUITCLAIMS unto the Grantee, the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns, ALL of the Grantor's right, title, interest, claim, and demand, both at law and in equity, in and to the Property described in Section 1, together with:
(a) all buildings, structures, and improvements thereon;
(b) all easements, rights-of-way, and appurtenances belonging thereto;
(c) all rents, issues, and profits arising therefrom;
(d) all such estate, right, title, and interest as the Grantor may have, whether vested or contingent, legal or equitable.
This conveyance is made WITHOUT ANY COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, regarding title, possession, marketability, freedom from liens, or any other matter. The Grantor shall not be liable for any defect, encumbrance, or claim affecting the Property, whether or not known to the Grantor.
(a) all buildings, structures, and improvements thereon;
(b) all easements, rights-of-way, and appurtenances belonging thereto;
(c) all rents, issues, and profits arising therefrom;
(d) all such estate, right, title, and interest as the Grantor may have, whether vested or contingent, legal or equitable.
This conveyance is made WITHOUT ANY COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, regarding title, possession, marketability, freedom from liens, or any other matter. The Grantor shall not be liable for any defect, encumbrance, or claim affecting the Property, whether or not known to the Grantor.
3.
HABENDUM AND VESTING
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD whatever right, title, and interest is hereby conveyed unto the Grantee, and unto the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns FOREVER.
4.
NO WARRANTY OF TITLE
THE GRANTEE EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYS NO WARRANTY OF TITLE, either express or implied. The Grantor makes no representation that:
(a) the Grantor holds any interest in the Property;
(b) the Property is free of liens, encumbrances, or competing claims;
(c) the title is marketable or insurable; or
(d) the Property is fit for any particular use.
The Grantee accepts the Property strictly AS-IS, with all defects and encumbrances of record. If the Grantor in fact holds no interest in the Property, the Grantee receives nothing of value by this Deed. The Grantee is encouraged to obtain a title search and title insurance prior to relying on this Deed for any purpose other than the limited purpose described herein.
(a) the Grantor holds any interest in the Property;
(b) the Property is free of liens, encumbrances, or competing claims;
(c) the title is marketable or insurable; or
(d) the Property is fit for any particular use.
The Grantee accepts the Property strictly AS-IS, with all defects and encumbrances of record. If the Grantor in fact holds no interest in the Property, the Grantee receives nothing of value by this Deed. The Grantee is encouraged to obtain a title search and title insurance prior to relying on this Deed for any purpose other than the limited purpose described herein.
5.
DIVORCE DECREE INTEGRATION
This Quitclaim Deed is executed pursuant to the divorce decree entered on March 12, 2026 by the Hennepin County District Court, Family Division, Case No. 27-FA-25-1843. The decree awarded the Property to the Grantee, and this Deed is executed by the Grantor in compliance with that decree.
The Grantor releases all marital interest in the Property, including any community property, equitable distribution, dower, curtesy, or homestead claims under applicable state law. The Grantor warrants that the Grantor has not encumbered the Property since the date of the divorce decree except as may be necessary to refinance jointly held debt as ordered by the court.
This Deed is intended to satisfy the Grantor's obligation under the divorce decree to convey the Property to the Grantee. Upon recording, the Grantor shall be deemed to have fully complied with the decree's conveyance requirement, and the Grantee shall hold sole and exclusive title to the Property subject to any liens or encumbrances expressly addressed in the decree.
The Grantor releases all marital interest in the Property, including any community property, equitable distribution, dower, curtesy, or homestead claims under applicable state law. The Grantor warrants that the Grantor has not encumbered the Property since the date of the divorce decree except as may be necessary to refinance jointly held debt as ordered by the court.
This Deed is intended to satisfy the Grantor's obligation under the divorce decree to convey the Property to the Grantee. Upon recording, the Grantor shall be deemed to have fully complied with the decree's conveyance requirement, and the Grantee shall hold sole and exclusive title to the Property subject to any liens or encumbrances expressly addressed in the decree.
6.
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX EXEMPTION
This conveyance is exempt from documentary transfer tax pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 287.22 (transfer pursuant to divorce decree), because:
this is a transfer pursuant to a divorce decree, expressly exempt under most state transfer-tax statutes (see, e.g., California Revenue and Taxation Code § 11927).
The party requesting recording shall present this Deed and any accompanying transfer tax declaration to the recorder, with the exemption claimed under the cited statutory authority.
this is a transfer pursuant to a divorce decree, expressly exempt under most state transfer-tax statutes (see, e.g., California Revenue and Taxation Code § 11927).
The party requesting recording shall present this Deed and any accompanying transfer tax declaration to the recorder, with the exemption claimed under the cited statutory authority.
7.
AFTER-ACQUIRED TITLE
If, after the execution of this Deed, the Grantor acquires any further estate or interest in the Property by inheritance, devise, purchase, decree of court, or otherwise, the Grantor expressly QUITCLAIMS such after-acquired title to the Grantee, the Grantee's heirs, successors, and assigns, without further conveyance.
This after-acquired-title release operates by way of estoppel and is intended to defeat any claim by the Grantor or the Grantor's successors to the Property based on title acquired subsequent to this Deed. (See, e.g., California Civil Code § 1106; New York Real Property Law § 245.)
This after-acquired-title release operates by way of estoppel and is intended to defeat any claim by the Grantor or the Grantor's successors to the Property based on title acquired subsequent to this Deed. (See, e.g., California Civil Code § 1106; New York Real Property Law § 245.)
8.
RECORDING AND NOTICE
This Deed shall be filed for record in the office of the recorder of Hennepin County, State of Minnesota, following execution and notarization. Recording shall provide constructive notice to all persons of the conveyance set forth herein.
9.
GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY
This Deed and the conveyance set forth herein shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, including its real property recording statutes and laws governing the form and effect of quitclaim deeds.
If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the conveyance set forth herein or of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the conveyance set forth herein or of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed as of the date first written above. The Grantor acknowledges that this Deed conveys whatever interest the Grantor holds in the Property without any warranty of title.
GRANTOR (RELEASOR)
Catherine Marie Reyes
Date: ____________________
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Minnesota
County of Hennepin
On _____________________, before me, _____________________, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared Catherine Marie Reyes, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity, and that by his/her/their signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of Minnesota that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Signature: _____________________________
Notary Name (printed): _____________________________
Commission Expires: _____________________________
[Notary Seal]
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
Daniel Christopher Reyes
2120 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403
State of Minnesota
County of Hennepin
On _____________________, before me, _____________________, a Notary Public in and for said state, personally appeared Catherine Marie Reyes, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity, and that by his/her/their signature on the instrument the person, or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of Minnesota that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Signature: _____________________________
Notary Name (printed): _____________________________
Commission Expires: _____________________________
[Notary Seal]
RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
Daniel Christopher Reyes
2120 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403
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What Is a Quitclaim Deed?
A quitclaim deed is a legal document used throughout the United States that transfers a property owner's interest in real estate to another party. Unlike a warranty deed, it makes no guarantees about the quality of title, meaning the grantor conveys only whatever interest they actually hold. American quitclaim deeds are commonly used for transfers between family members, between spouses in a divorce, adding or removing a spouse from title, and transferring property into or out of a trust.
The key characteristic of a quitclaim deed under U.S. law is that it contains no title warranty. The grantor is essentially saying they transfer whatever rights they have, but make no promise that those rights are clear, free of liens, or even that the grantor actually owns the property. This is different from a warranty deed, where the grantor guarantees they own the property and will defend your claim against others.
Quitclaim deeds are effective for transferring property between parties who know each other and trust one another in the United States, such as family members. However, for arm's length real estate transactions where you are buying property from a stranger in America, a warranty deed is typically preferred because it provides greater protection.
What's Covered in This Template
Doxuno's quitclaim deed template includes all necessary legal language for documenting a real property interest transfer without title warranties.
Grantor Information
Grantee Information
Consideration Amount
Property Legal Description
Parcel Number (APN)
County and State
Quitclaim Language
Habendum Clause
Subject to Encumbrances
No Warranty of Title
Notarization Block
Recording Instructions
How to Create Your Quitclaim Deed
Doxuno's template provides clear instructions for each section, guiding you through the process of creating a legally valid quitclaim deed.
- 1
Identify the grantor and grantee
Enter the full legal name of the current owner (grantor) and the person receiving the property (grantee).
- 2
Obtain the property's legal description
Get the exact legal description from your county assessor's records or your current deed. Do not use the street address alone.
- 3
State the consideration amount
Enter the amount paid, which may be $1.00 or a nominal amount for family transfers or gifts.
- 4
Have the grantor sign before a notary
Only the grantor signs a quitclaim deed. The signature must be notarized to be valid for recording.
- 5
Record with the county recorder's office
File the completed deed with your county recorder and pay any applicable recording fees and transfer taxes.
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Legal Considerations for US Quitclaim Deeds
Understanding the U.S. legal aspects of quitclaim deeds helps ensure the transfer is valid and properly recorded. Each American state has specific requirements and processes for recording deeds.
This template is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For complex situations or if you are unsure about your specific case, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
Reviewed by legal professionals. The content on this page and the template clauses have been reviewed by licensed attorneys in the United States to ensure accuracy and legal soundness for standard quitclaim deed scenarios.
Must Be Recorded to Be Effective
A U.S. quitclaim deed only affects third parties once it is recorded with the county recorder's office. Failure to record leaves the American grantee vulnerable to competing claims. Recording is the critical step that makes the transfer official and provides notice to the public of the change in ownership.
No Title Guarantee
A U.S. quitclaim deed transfers only what the grantor owns, which may be less than full title. If the American grantor has liens, encumbrances, or a disputed interest, the grantee receives those problems as well. For arms-length real estate purchases, a warranty deed is typically preferred.
Transfer Taxes and Fees
Many U.S. states and counties impose transfer taxes when real property changes hands in the United States. These taxes may apply even when the stated consideration is nominal. Check with your American county recorder for applicable fees before recording.
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