QUITCLAIM DEED
State of Indiana
[// GUIDANCE: This template follows the statutory form prescribed by Indiana real-property law and incorporates current recording, acknowledgment, and transfer-tax (Sales Disclosure) requirements. Bracketed, ALL-CAPS placeholders must be completed or tailored by counsel prior to execution and recordation.]
(I) TOP-OF-PAGE MARGIN (Recording Stamp)
*** 2-INCH BLANK SPACE RESERVED FOR RECORDER’S USE ***
[// GUIDANCE: Ind. Code § 36-2-11-16 requires a 2-inch top margin on the first page for the Recorder’s stamp. Do not place any text, seals, or signatures in this area.]
(II) PREPARER / RETURN INFORMATION
Prepared by: [NAME & BAR/LIC. NO. (if any)],
Address: [STREET, CITY, STATE ZIP]
After recording, return to: [NAME/COMPANY],
Address: [STREET, CITY, STATE ZIP]
Property Tax bills to: [GRANTEE NAME & MAILING ADDRESS]
Parcel/Key No.: [PARCEL OR ASSESSOR’S NUMBER]
(III) TITLE & PARTIES
QUITCLAIM DEED (Indiana)
This Quitclaim Deed (this “Deed”) is made as of [DATE] (the “Effective Date”) by and between:
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Grantor: [GRANTOR FULL LEGAL NAME], a(n) [INDIVIDUAL / ENTITY TYPE] organized under the laws of [STATE], with an address at [STREET, CITY, STATE ZIP]; and
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Grantee: [GRANTEE FULL LEGAL NAME], a(n) [INDIVIDUAL / ENTITY TYPE] organized under the laws of [STATE], with an address at [STREET, CITY, STATE ZIP].
Collectively, Grantor and Grantee are referred to as the “Parties.”
(IV) RECITALS
A. Grantor is the owner of all right, title, and interest in and to the real property located in [COUNTY] County, Indiana, more particularly described below.
B. Grantor desires to convey, and Grantee desires to receive, Grantor’s interest in the Real Property by quitclaim deed for the consideration stated herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor does hereby quitclaim, release, and convey the Real Property to Grantee, subject to the terms and limitations set forth below.
(V) CONVEYANCE
- Grant. Grantor hereby quitclaims, releases, and conveys to Grantee, without covenants or warranties of title, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the following described real estate situated in the State of Indiana (the “Real Property”):
[INSERT FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION—
LOT, BLOCK, SUBDIVISION, METES & BOUNDS, OR REFERENCE TO RECORDED PLAT]
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Subject-To Matters. The conveyance is made without warranties and subject to:
a. Real estate taxes not yet delinquent;
b. All easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights-of-way, and other matters of record;
c. Applicable zoning, building, environmental, and land-use laws and regulations. -
No Warranties. Grantor makes no express or implied warranty of any kind, including, without limitation, no warranty of title, quiet enjoyment, habitability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Grantee accepts the Real Property “AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS.”
(VI) ADDITIONAL TERMS
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Consideration Disclosure. Pursuant to Indiana law, the consideration for this conveyance is stated to be Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other valuable consideration. A duly completed State Form 46021 (“Sales Disclosure/Transfer of Property”) shall be filed contemporaneously with this Deed.
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Transfer Taxes & Fees. Indiana imposes no deed transfer tax; however, statutory recording fees and any county transfer fees shall be paid by [PARTY RESPONSIBLE].
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Further Assurances. Grantor agrees, at Grantee’s reasonable request and expense, to execute such additional documents as may be necessary to effectuate the intent of this Deed, provided such documents do not impose additional liability on Grantor.
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Governing Law; Forum. This Deed shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Indiana without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any action arising out of or related to this Deed shall be brought exclusively in a court of competent jurisdiction located in the State of Indiana. Arbitration is expressly disclaimed, and the Parties reserve all rights to seek or contest injunctive relief under applicable Indiana law.
[// GUIDANCE: Forum selection limited to Indiana state courts per user instructions; no jury waiver or arbitration clause included.]
(VII) SIGNATURE BLOCK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed as of the Effective Date.
[GRANTOR NAME]
Its: [Title, if entity]
[If multiple Grantors, duplicate signature lines.]
(VIII) NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Indiana )
) ss:
County of [_] )
On [DATE], before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, personally appeared [GRANTOR NAME], who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/it executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand and official seal this ___ day of _, 20.
Notary Public Signature
Printed Name: __
My Commission Expires: _
Resident County: _____
[SEAL]
[// GUIDANCE: Indiana requires the notary’s printed name, commission expiration date, and county of residence under Ind. Code § 33-42-9. A separate acknowledgment for each Grantor is recommended.]
(IX) ACCEPTANCE BY GRANTEE (Optional but customary)
Grantee hereby accepts this Quitclaim Deed as of the Effective Date.
[GRANTEE NAME]
Its: [Title, if entity]
(X) EXHIBIT A – LEGAL DESCRIPTION
(attach)
[// GUIDANCE: Attach complete, recorder-verified legal description. Verify accuracy against the most recent survey or title commitment to avoid boundary disputes.]
PRACTICAL RECORDING CHECKLIST
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• Two-inch top margin on first page; ½-inch margins elsewhere.
• Typed or printed, minimum 10-point font.
• Grantor’s name typed/printed beneath each signature.
• Parcel number(s) and tax mailing address included.
• Sales Disclosure Form 46021 completed and stamped by County Assessor prior to recording.
• Recording fee (currently $25 for 1-page deeds; verify local schedule).
• Original signed Deed and Sales Disclosure delivered to County Recorder of property location.
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