QUITCLAIM DEED

(State of Florida)

[// GUIDANCE: This template is designed for Florida real-property conveyances with no warranties of title. It satisfies the formal requirements of Chapters 689 and 695, Fla. Stat., and is formatted for immediate attorney customization and recordation. Carefully review all bracketed fields, witness/notary blocks, and documentary stamp calculations before execution.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Document Header
2. Definitions
3. Operative Provisions
4. Representations & Warranties (Minimal—Quitclaim Only)
5. Covenants & Restrictions (If Any)
6. Risk Allocation
7. Dispute Resolution
8. General Provisions
9. Execution & Acknowledgment Blocks

1. DOCUMENT HEADER

THIS QUITCLAIM DEED (“Deed”) is made effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (“Effective Date”) by and between:

• [GRANTOR NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE / “individual”], whose mailing address is [GRANTOR ADDRESS] (“Grantor”); and
• [GRANTEE NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE / “individual”], whose mailing address is [GRANTEE ADDRESS] (“Grantee”).

Consideration: In consideration of the sum of Ten and No/100 Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby quitclaims, conveys, and releases to Grantee, without any covenant or warranty, express or implied, all right, title, and interest that Grantor may have in the real property described in Section 3 below (the “Property”), subject to the terms and conditions herein.

[// GUIDANCE: Fla. Stat. § 695.26 requires the name and address of the natural person who prepared the instrument to appear on the first page.]

Prepared By: _______
[NAME], [ADDRESS]

Return To: _________
[NAME / FIRM], [ADDRESS]

2. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Deed:

“Applicable Law” means the laws of the State of Florida, including but not limited to Chapters 689, 695, and 201, Florida Statutes, and any county recording requirements.

“Property” has the meaning ascribed in Section 3.

3. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

3.1 Conveyance. Grantor hereby quitclaims to Grantee all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the following real property located in [COUNTY] County, Florida, together with all appurtenances, hereditaments, and improvements thereon:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
[INSERT FULL METES-AND-BOUNDS OR PLATTED DESCRIPTION]
Parcel/Tax ID No.: [PARCEL ID]
Property Address: [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, FL ZIP]

3.2 Acceptance. Grantee accepts this conveyance as-is, where-is, and with all faults, acknowledging that Grantor makes no representations or warranties whatsoever regarding title, condition, or suitability of the Property.

3.3 Documentary Stamp Tax. Documentary stamp tax pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 201.02 is due upon recording in the amount of $0.70 per $100 (rounded up to the next $100) of consideration or, if greater, the fair market value. Grantor ☐ / Grantee ☐ [SELECT] shall be responsible for payment of all such taxes.

[// GUIDANCE: Many Florida clerks will not accept an instrument for recording unless documentary stamp tax is paid or an exemption is cited on the face of the deed.]

3.4 Conditions Precedent. This Deed is delivered in connection with [INSERT TRANSACTION—e.g., “that certain Purchase and Sale Agreement dated …”]; any conditions precedent set forth in such agreement must be satisfied or waived before recordation.

4. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES (LIMITED)

4.1 Grantor’s Authority. Grantor represents that it has full right, power, and authority to execute and deliver this Deed and to convey the Property in accordance herewith.

4.2 Survival. The limited representations in this Section survive recordation for [12] months and shall be the sole representations surviving this conveyance.

5. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

[// GUIDANCE: Quitclaim deeds do not ordinarily include covenants; insert only if the parties require affirmative or negative promises (e.g., use restrictions, easements). Delete this section if not used.]

6. RISK ALLOCATION

6.1 No Warranties; Disclaimer. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS IN SECTION 4, THIS CONVEYANCE IS WITHOUT COVENANT, WARRANTY, OR RECOURSE. GRANTOR DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF TITLE, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

6.2 Limitation of Liability. To the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law, Grantor’s aggregate liability arising from this Deed shall not exceed the consideration actually received by Grantor.

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1 Governing Law. This Deed is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

7.2 Forum Selection. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts of [COUNTY] County, Florida for any action arising out of or relating to this Deed.

7.3 Arbitration; Jury Waiver. The parties expressly exclude arbitration and make no jury waiver herein.

7.4 Injunctive Relief. Nothing in this Section limits a party’s right to seek injunctive relief to protect real-property interests; any such relief shall be narrowly tailored to prevent immediate and irreparable harm.

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Entire Agreement. This Deed, together with any instruments referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.

8.2 Amendments. No amendment or modification of this Deed is effective unless in a writing executed by both parties and recorded in the public records of the county where the Property is located.

8.3 Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

8.4 Successors and Assigns. This Deed binds and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors, legal representatives, and assigns.

8.5 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, and all of which together constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be deemed original for all purposes.

9. EXECUTION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT BLOCKS

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

9.1 Signature Page—Grantor

Signed, sealed, and delivered in the presence of:

GRANTOR:

[GRANTOR NAME]
By: ______
Name: ____
Title: _____

9.2 Signature Page—Grantee (Optional)

[// GUIDANCE: Grantee signature is not required for validity but is customary when deed is delivered at closing.]

GRANTEE:

[GRANTEE NAME]
By: ______
Name: ____
Title: _____

9.3 Notary Acknowledgment—Individual Grantor

STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF _ )

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this ___ day of _, 20_, by [GRANTOR NAME], who is personally known to me ☐ or produced _____ as identification.

Notary Public, State of Florida
Print Name: ___
My Commission Expires: ____

9.4 Notary Acknowledgment—Entity Grantor

[// GUIDANCE: Use this form if Grantor is a corporation, LLC, or other entity.]

STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF _ )

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ☐ physical presence or ☐ online notarization, this ___ day of _, 20_, by [NAME], as [TITLE] of [GRANTOR ENTITY NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE], on behalf of the entity, who is personally known to me ☐ or produced _____ as identification.

Notary Public, State of Florida
Print Name: ___
My Commission Expires: ____

RECORDING CHECKLIST (FLORIDA)

[// GUIDANCE: Use this list before submission to the Clerk.]
1. “Prepared by” and “Return to” name & address included (Fla. Stat. § 695.26).
2. Two (2) witness signatures for Grantor (§ 689.01).
3. Proper notary acknowledgment (§ 695.03).
4. Legal description attached or contained within.
5. Documentary stamp tax paid or exemption stated (§ 201.02).
6. Grantor’s and Grantee’s mailing addresses present (§ 695.26(1)(c)).
7. Font size ≥ 12-point and 3-inch top margin on first page (county-specific).

END OF DOCUMENT