Name: California Quit Claim Deed
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California Quit Claim Deed

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Updated June 12, 2025

A California quitclaim deed transfers a person's real estate interest to another person. With a quitclaim, there is no guarantee as to the interest being transferred. Simply, the grantor (the person transferring the interest) states that they will not make any claims they may have to the property.

Laws

Preliminary Change of Ownership (Form BOE-502-A) – Form that is required to be filed along with the Quit Claim Deed at the Recorder’s Office.
Recording – The form may be filed at the County Recorder’s Office where the property is located.
Signing – Required to be executed with a Notary Public viewing the grantor(s) signature(s).
Transfer Tax – The Documentary Transfer Tax must be entered in the quitclaim deed. Use the Transfer Tax Calculator to determine.
Assessor Parcel Number (APN) – This is required to be included in the legal description in the quitclaim deed. This number may be obtained from Assessor’s office (See List of County Assessors).
Sample – Completed Quit Claim Deed (Sample)