Updated April 07, 2022
A Rhode Island quit claim deed is a document used to transfer interest, claim, or ownership of a property informally. This conveyance of property is recorded and filed in the same county where the property is geographically located with the Rhode Island County Clerk serving that county. This template form will provide the basic structure and language required for this filing however, it is worth mentioning a Rhode Island County will have guidelines and fees unique to that county.
Laws
- Recording (Gen. Laws 1956, § 34-11-1) – Must be submitted for filing at a local Town or City office (varies by location). Deeds are not processed on a county level in Rhode Island.
- Signing (Gen. Laws 1956, §§ 34-11-1, 34-11-1.1) – Must be authorized with the Grantor(s) only in the presence of a Notary Public.
- Statute – Gen. Laws 1956, § 34-11-17