Updated April 07, 2022
A Virginia quit claim deed is a form that legally releases property from one individual (grantor) to another (grantee) according to the terms outlined within it. This form is a basic quitclaim statement, meaning whatever claimed, interests, ownership, or rights the grantor has in the property will be forfeit to the grantee. For the grantee, it is important to note that while a grantor must have the right to make such a conveyance, there is no actual language required or proof required this right exists. A title search on the land remains a preferable method for verifying this. This form will need to be filed with the Virginia Circuit Court Clerk of the property’s county in order to protect one from unforeseen future claims to the property.
Laws
- Capital Letters (VA Code Ann. § 17.1-223) – The grantor and grantee must be stated in the first clause/sentence of the document with their names being in capital letters.
- Recording (VA Code Ann. § 55.1-407(A)) – After signing bring to the Clerk of the Circuit Court along with the required filing fee(s).
- Signing (VA Code Ann. § 55.1-600) – The grantor(s) have the choice of authorizing the form in front of two (2) witnesses or a notary public.
- Statute – VA Code Ann. § 55.1-300