When a deed is a quitclaim
At $10 or less the deed is a quitclaim: the family transfer where nothing really changes hands. Above that it is a regular deed and you choose the kind. Available for New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and Illinois.
Regular deeds by state
Deed pages
Who signs
Every seller (grantor) signs in front of a notary. The buyer does not sign the deed itself.
New York City or Chicago property? Our closing desk prepares the deed for you.
How it works
- Create it online. Answer plain-English questions and the quitclaim deed is drafted for you.
- Sign in front of a notary. Everyone named as a signer signs in ink; the signing guide in your package marks every place to sign.
- Send it for recording. Every recordable document carries its own way straight into recording. Scan it to one PDF (300 dpi, up to 50 MB) and upload it.
- We review and file it. Our office checks the scan by hand within one business day of payment, files it with the county and emails you the recorded copy.
Recording instructions: who signs, how to scan and our one-day review ↗
Frequently asked
When is a deed a quitclaim?
When $10 or less is paid, for example a family transfer where nothing really changes hands.
Which states?
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and Illinois.
Who signs?
Every seller (grantor) signs in front of a notary. The buyer does not sign the deed itself.
Can I send it for recording after?
Yes. Every recordable document carries its own way straight into recording: sign it before a notary, upload the scan, and our office reviews it within one business day of payment and files it with the county.