QUITCLAIM DEED
(State of Maryland)
[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted to comply with Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 3-104 and prevailing Maryland land-recording practice. Replace all bracketed placeholders before execution and recording.]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Document Header
- Definitions
- Operative Provisions
- Representations & Warranties
- Covenants & Restrictions
- Default & Remedies
- Risk Allocation
- Dispute Resolution
- General Provisions
- Execution Block
- Exhibits
1. DOCUMENT HEADER
After Recording Return To:
[NAME]
[ADDRESS]
Prepared By (Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 3-104(d)):
[NAME / FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
Tax Parcel I.D.: [_]
Consideration: $[10] and other valuable consideration
Recordation & Transfer Taxes: $[_] (to be completed by Clerk)
THIS QUITCLAIM DEED (this “Deed”) is made as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the “Effective Date”) by and between:
• Grantor: [GRANTOR LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE/“individual”], with an address at [_] (“Grantor”); and
• Grantee: [GRANTEE LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE/“individual”], with an address at [_] for notice and assessment purposes as required under Md. Code Ann., Real Prop. § 3-104(f) (“Grantee”).
RECITALS
A. Grantor owns whatever right, title, or interest Grantor may have in the real property located in the State of Maryland and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto (the “Property”).
B. Grantee has delivered the Consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged.
2. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Deed, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
“Deed” has the meaning given in the preamble.
“Effective Date” means the date first written above.
“Grantor” and “Grantee” have the meanings given in the Document Header.
“Property” means the real property described in Exhibit A and all appurtenant rights conveyed herein.
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3. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
3.1 Conveyance. Grantor does hereby remise, release, quitclaim, and convey unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Property.
3.2 Habendum. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever.
3.3 Consideration. The Consideration for this conveyance is set forth in the Document Header. No other monetary or non-monetary consideration is required.
3.4 Conditions Precedent. Delivery of this Deed is conditioned upon (a) receipt of any required governmental approvals, and (b) payment of applicable Maryland recordation and transfer taxes or filing of a completed exemption affidavit.
4. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
4.1 No Warranties. THIS CONVEYANCE IS MADE “AS-IS,” “WHERE-IS,” AND “WITH ALL FAULTS.” GRANTOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER.
4.2 Survival. All disclaimers in this Section 4 survive recordation and are an integral condition of the Consideration.
5. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
5.1 Grantor’s Further Assurances. Grantor shall execute any ministerial confirmations reasonably required to effectuate recordation of this Deed.
5.2 No Further Covenants. Except as expressly provided in Section 5.1, Grantor gives no covenants—general, special, or otherwise—and Grantee accepts the Property subject to all matters of record.
6. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
6.1 Limited Remedies Prior to Recordation. Before recordation, the sole remedy for a material breach of this Deed is specific performance or rescission sought in a Maryland state court.
6.2 No Post-Recordation Remedies. Following recordation, no party shall have any claim for damages, equitable relief, or other remedy under this Deed, except to enforce the ministerial obligations set forth in Section 5.1.
7. RISK ALLOCATION
7.1 Indemnification. None.
7.2 Limitation of Liability. In no event shall Grantor be liable for any consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of this Deed or the Property, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.
7.3 Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for delays caused by acts of God, governmental action, or other events beyond the party’s reasonable control that occur prior to recordation.
8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1 Governing Law. This Deed and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by the real estate laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
8.2 Forum Selection. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall lie in the Circuit Court of the Maryland county in which the Property is located.
8.3 Arbitration Excluded. The parties expressly waive any requirement or right to arbitrate.
8.4 Jury Trial. The parties do not waive the right to a jury trial.
8.5 Injunctive Relief. Equitable relief is limited to enforcement of Section 5.1 or specific performance under Section 6.1.
9. 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 agreements or understandings.
9.2 Amendments. No amendment or modification of this Deed shall be valid unless in writing and executed with the same formalities as this Deed.
9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9.4 Successors & Assigns. This Deed is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and assigns.
9.5 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, and signatures transmitted electronically or by facsimile shall be deemed valid and binding.
10. EXECUTION BLOCK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed as of the Effective Date.
GRANTOR:
[GRANTOR NAME]
[Title, if entity]
[If entity:
ATTEST: ________ ]
STATE OF _ )
COUNTY/CITY OF _ ) ss.:
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on this _ day of _, 20____, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared [GRANTOR NAME], who [check one ☐ is personally known to me ☐ produced satisfactory proof of identity], and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the foregoing Deed for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ____
(Notarial Seal)
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11. EXHIBITS
Exhibit A – Legal Description of the Property
[Insert metes-and-bounds description or reference to a recorded plat/deed.]
[// GUIDANCE: Before submitting for recording, confirm (1) completeness of the legal description, (2) payment or exemption of Maryland recordation and transfer taxes, (3) inclusion of the Maryland intake sheet, and (4) any county-specific formatting (e.g., font size, margin requirements).]