Updated December 11, 2023
An Iowa quit claim deed is a form that allows a person to legally sell his or her real estate to another party. Unlike a warranty deed, this form of transfer provides no guarantee or warranty as to the title. The buyer is technically only buying whatever interest the seller may or may not have in the property. As always, it is recommended that a complete title search be completed prior to a sale so that the buyer understands what interest the seller has in the property.
Laws
- Recording – All deeds must be submitted to the County Recorder’s Office where the real estate is located.
- Signing (§ 558.31) – A quit claim deed must be signed with the Grantor(s) in the presence of a Notary Public.
- Additional Documents – The State of Iowa requires that all Quit Claim Deeds that are filed also have the Groundwater Hazard Statement & Declaration of Value attached when filing to the County Recorder.
- Statute – § 558.19