QUITCLAIM DEED

(Alaska – State-Law Form)

[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted to satisfy Alaska statutory requirements for recordable real-property conveyances while incorporating modern defensive-drafting techniques. All bracketed items MUST be completed or removed prior to execution. Alaska does not presently impose a state-level real-property transfer tax; nevertheless, some municipalities assess recording or transfer fees—confirm locally before closing.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Document Header
II. Definitions
III. Operative Provisions
IV. Representations & Warranties
V. Covenants & Restrictions
VI. Default & Remedies
VII. Risk Allocation
VIII. Dispute Resolution
IX. General Provisions
X. Execution Block
Appendix A - Legal Description of Property
Appendix B - Statutory Acknowledgment Form (Alaska)

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Title. QUITCLAIM DEED (“Deed”).
2. Parties.
   a. Grantor: [GRANTOR LEGAL NAME], a [Alaska/foreign] [entity type or “individual”], whose mailing address is [ADDRESS].
   b. Grantee: [GRANTEE LEGAL NAME], a [Alaska/foreign] [entity type or “individual”], whose mailing address is [ADDRESS].
3. Consideration. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor executes this Deed.
4. Effective Date. [MONTH DAY, YEAR] (the “Effective Date”).
5. Recording District. [●] Recording District, State of Alaska.
6. Return Address After Recording:

[NAME / FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE, ZIP]

II. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Deed, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below.

“Deed” has the meaning provided in Section I.1.
“Effective Date” has the meaning provided in Section I.4.
“Grantor” and “Grantee” have the meanings provided in Section I.2.
“Property” means the real property more particularly described in Appendix A, together with all appurtenant rights, hereditaments, and improvements.
“Recording Office” means the [●] District Recorder’s Office of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Conveyance. Grantor hereby conveys, quitclaims, and releases to Grantee all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Property, to have and to hold the same unto Grantee and Grantee’s successors and assigns forever.

2. Consideration. The consideration for this conveyance is [INSERT AMOUNT IN WORDS] Dollars (U.S.$[●]) and other good and valuable consideration.

3. Transfer & Recording Taxes/Fees.
   a. State Transfer Tax. Alaska imposes no state transfer tax as of the Effective Date.
   b. Local Charges. Any municipal transfer tax, recording fee, or similar charge shall be paid by [PARTY RESPONSIBLE].

4. Delivery for Recording. Grantor shall deliver the original executed Deed to Grantee (or Grantee’s agent) for submission to the Recording Office.

5. Possession. Actual possession of the Property shall be delivered to Grantee on [POSSESSION DATE], subject only to matters of record and matters disclosed herein.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

1. Limited Authority Rep. Grantor represents that it has lawful authority to execute and deliver this Deed.

2. No Title Warranty. THIS IS A QUITCLAIM CONVEYANCE. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED AUTHORITY REPRESENTATION ABOVE, GRANTOR MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO TITLE, CONDITION, OR USE OF THE PROPERTY, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED.

3. Survival. The limited representation in Section IV.1 survives delivery of this Deed; all other obligations of Grantor merge into this Deed upon recording.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

1. Further Assurances (Non-Title). Grantor shall execute such further instruments as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the intent of this Deed; provided, however, Grantor shall have no obligation to cure or defend title.

2. Use Restrictions. Nothing in this Deed shall be construed to impose affirmative or negative covenants on the Property unless expressly set forth in Appendix A or in public record instruments referenced therein.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

[// GUIDANCE: Deeds typically do not include ongoing performance obligations; however, use this optional section if simultaneous obligations (e.g., post-closing deliverables) are contemplated.]

1. Event of Default. Failure of either Party to perform a post-closing obligation within ten (10) days after written notice constitutes an “Event of Default.”

2. Remedies. The non-defaulting Party may seek actual damages and specific performance; punitive damages are waived by both Parties.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

1. Indemnification. None. Each Party bears its own losses except as otherwise expressly provided herein.

2. Limitation of Liability. GRANTOR’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY, IF ANY, IN CONNECTION WITH THIS DEED SHALL NOT EXCEED THE CONSIDERATION ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY GRANTOR.

3. Force Majeure. Neither Party shall be liable for delays caused by acts of God, governmental action, or other events beyond its reasonable control, but only to the extent such delay affects a post-closing obligation.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Governing Law. This Deed and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Alaska, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

2. Forum Selection. The courts of the State of Alaska located in [COUNTY] County shall have exclusive jurisdiction and venue.

3. Arbitration. Arbitration is expressly excluded.

4. Jury Trial. The right to a jury trial is not waived.

5. Injunctive Relief. Equitable relief shall be available only to enforce Sections VI and VII and only upon a showing of irreparable harm not compensable by money damages.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.

2. Amendments. No modification of this Deed is valid unless in a writing executed with the same formalities as this Deed.

3. Successors & Assigns. This Deed is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.

4. Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.

5. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, and signatures transmitted electronically (e.g., PDF, facsimile) shall be effective.

6. Construction. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation. No presumption arises against the drafting Party.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed as of the Effective Date.

[SPACE FOR SIGNATURE – DO NOT INSERT NOTARY TEXT HERE]

[GRANTOR NAME]
Its: [Title, if entity]

[Optional Acceptance – Grantee signature typically not required]

[GRANTEE NAME]
Its: [Title, if entity]

Appendix A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

[// GUIDANCE: Attach metes-and-bounds description, subdivision plat reference, or other legally sufficient description. Include parcel number(s) if available.]

Appendix B

STATUTORY ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM (ALASKA)

[// GUIDANCE: Alaska requires a notarial acknowledgment that conforms to AS 09.63.050. The following short form is statutory and recorder-accepted.]

STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss.
[●] JUDICIAL DISTRICT )

On this ___ day of _, 20, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared ______, to me known to be the person(s) who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they signed the same as his/her/their free and voluntary act for the uses and purposes therein stated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written.

Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska
My commission expires: _____

[// GUIDANCE:
1. Verify the current judicial district name (e.g., “Third Judicial District”).
2. Attach any municipal transfer-tax declaration if required.
3. Confirm that the legal description in Appendix A matches the prior vesting deed verbatim.
4. Submit original executed Deed with recording fee to the appropriate District Recorder’s Office. Recording requires a 3-inch top margin on page 1 and a 1-inch margin elsewhere. Refer to Alaska Stat. § 34.15.040 (recording) and 3 AAC 306.345 et seq. (formatting).]