QUITCLAIM DEED

(Arizona – State-Law Form)

PRE-RECORDING CAPTION

When Recorded Mail To: [NAME / FIRM]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Recording Requested By: [REQUESTOR NAME]

Return Deed & Tax Statements To (if different):
[NAME]
[ADDRESS]

Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN): [___-___-___]

Exemption From Affidavit of Property Value (A.R.S. § 11-1134): [☐ Yes ☐ No; If “Yes,” state exemption code & description: _____________]

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

1. Title

QUITCLAIM DEED

2. Parties

This Quitclaim Deed (“Deed”) is executed effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the “Effective Date”) by and between:

1. Grantor: [GRANTOR LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE OR “individual”], whose address for notice is [ADDRESS] (“Grantor”); and
2. Grantee: [GRANTEE LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE OR “individual”], whose address for notice is [ADDRESS] (“Grantee”).

3. Recitals

A. Grantor is the sole holder of whatever right, title, or interest Grantor may have in and to the real property described below.
B. Grantee has delivered good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged.
C. Grantor desires to convey, and Grantee desires to receive, such right, title, or interest, on the terms set forth herein.

II. DEFINITIONS

For ease of reference, the following capitalized terms are used in this Deed:

“Deed” – This Quitclaim Deed, together with all exhibits, schedules, and acknowledgments hereto.
“Effective Date” – The date stated in Section I.2, regardless of later recording date.
“Property” – The real property (including any improvements thereon and appurtenant rights) legally described in Exhibit A.
“Recording Office” – The Recorder of the County in Arizona where the Property is located.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

3.1 Conveyance

Grantor hereby quitclaims, remises, releases, and conveys to Grantee, without warranty of title or any other warranties, express or implied, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Property, together with any hereditaments, tenements, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto Grantee, Grantee’s heirs, successors, and assigns forever, subject to:

a. Real property taxes and assessments not yet due and payable;
b. All covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, encumbrances, and matters of record as of the Effective Date; and
c. Applicable zoning, land-use, and environmental laws.

3.2 Consideration

The consideration for this conveyance is [DOLLAR AMOUNT IN WORDS] Dollars (US $[NUMERALS]) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which Grantor acknowledges.

3.3 Conditions Precedent to Recording

a. Execution and acknowledgment of this Deed by Grantor.
b. Completion and attachment (or exemption statement) of the Arizona Affidavit of Property Value.
c. Payment of statutorily prescribed recording fees to the Recording Office.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

4.1 No Warranty of Title or Condition
THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE “AS-IS, WHERE-IS,” WITH ALL FAULTS, AND WITHOUT ANY COVENANT, WARRANTY, GUARANTY, OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REGARDING TITLE, POSSESSION, USE, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION, OR COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.

4.2 Authority
Grantor represents solely that Grantor has full right, power, and authority to execute and deliver this Deed.

4.3 Survival
Section 4.1 shall survive delivery, recordation, and any future transfer of the Property.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

Reserved. No affirmative or negative covenants are imposed on Grantee by this Deed.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

Because this Deed effects an immediate conveyance upon delivery, traditional “default” concepts do not apply. Any claim arising from a breach of Section 4.2 (Authority) shall be pursued exclusively in accordance with Section VIII.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

7.1 Indemnification
None. Each party bears its own risk except as expressly stated in Section 4.2.

7.2 Limitation of Liability
In no event shall Grantor be liable for any indirect, consequential, punitive, or special damages, nor for any amount exceeding the consideration paid for this conveyance.

7.3 Force Majeure
Reserved. Not applicable to a completed conveyance.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

8.1 Governing Law
This Deed and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the real-estate laws of the State of Arizona, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.

8.2 Forum Selection
Any action arising out of or related to this Deed shall be commenced exclusively in the state courts of competent jurisdiction located in the County where the Property is situated, and the parties hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

8.3 Arbitration
Excluded. The parties expressly opt out of arbitration.

8.4 Jury Trial Waiver
Excluded. No waiver is effected.

8.5 Injunctive Relief
Each party retains its right to seek injunctive or equitable relief solely to enforce Section 4.2.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

9.1 Entire Agreement
This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written.

9.2 Amendments
Any amendment to this Deed must be in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought, and recorded to be effective against third parties.

9.3 Severability
If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect, and the invalid provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to effectuate the parties’ intent.

9.4 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures
This Deed may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all counterparts together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means (e.g., PDF, DocuSign) shall be deemed valid and binding for all purposes; however, an original ink-signed counterpart must be submitted for recording.

9.5 Successors and Assigns
This Deed shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

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

GRANTOR:

_____________________________________
[GRANTOR NAME]
[Capacity, if applicable: e.g., “Manager,” “President”]

State of ____________ )
County of __________ ) ss.

On ____________________, 20____, before me, ________________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared ________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

Witness my hand and official seal.

_____________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ___________

ACCEPTANCE BY GRANTEE

The undersigned Grantee hereby accepts this Quitclaim Deed, acknowledges the disclaimer of warranties stated herein, and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions set forth above.

GRANTEE:

_____________________________________
[GRANTEE NAME]
[Capacity, if applicable]

State of ____________ )
County of __________ ) ss.

On ____________________, 20____, before me, ________________________________, a Notary Public, personally appeared ________________________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to this instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

Witness my hand and official seal.

_____________________________________
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ___________

EXHIBIT A

Legal Description of Property
[Insert metes-and-bounds description, lot and block information, or other legally sufficient description. Attach additional pages if necessary.]