Quitclaim Deed

QUITCLAIM DEED

(Minnesota – Comprehensive Template)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Document Header
2. Definitions
3. Operative Provisions
4. Representations & Warranties (Disclaimed)
5. Covenants & Restrictions
6. Risk Allocation
7. Dispute Resolution
8. General Provisions
9. Execution Block (with Statutory Acknowledgment)
10. Exhibits & Schedules

1. DOCUMENT HEADER

QUITCLAIM DEED (“Deed”)
Effective Date: [DATE]

THIS QUITCLAIM DEED is made by and between:

1. Grantor: [GRANTOR FULL LEGAL NAME], [marital status — e.g., “a single person,” “married to [SPOUSE NAME]”], whose mailing address is [ADDRESS]; and

2. Grantee: [GRANTEE FULL LEGAL NAME], [type of tenancy — e.g., “as joint tenants,” “as tenants in common”], whose mailing address is [ADDRESS].

Recitals
A. Grantor is the fee-simple owner of the real property legally described in Exhibit A (the “Property”), located in [COUNTY] County, State of Minnesota.
B. Grantor desires to convey, and Grantee desires to receive, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Property upon the terms set forth herein.

Consideration: Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged.

Governing Law: State of Minnesota.

2. DEFINITIONS

For ease of reference, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:

“Deed Tax” – The Minnesota deed tax imposed under Minn. Stat. § 287.21 et seq. (2023), calculated at the statutory rate of $1.65 per each $500.00 of consideration or fractional part thereof, unless an exemption applies.

“Effective Date” – The date stated in the Document Header, upon which this Deed is intended to become operative for all purposes.

“Property” – The parcel(s) of real property described in Exhibit A, together with all hereditaments and appurtenances.

“Recording Office” – The Office of the [COUNTY] County Recorder / Registrar of Titles, as applicable.

3. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

3.1 Conveyance. Grantor hereby quitclaims to Grantee, without warranty, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest now existing or hereafter accruing in and to the Property, subject to the matters set forth in Section 5.

3.2 Habendum. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Property, together with all tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, unto Grantee forever.

3.3 Deed Tax. Deed Tax due upon recording: $[AMOUNT] OR check box if exemption applies: ☐ Exempt pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 287.22, Subd. ☐ (2023).

3.4 Well Disclosure. (Select one)
☐ No wells on the described real property.
☐ Well disclosure certificate attached pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 103I.235 (2023). Number of wells: [NUMBER].

3.5 Electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value (eCRV). (Required if consideration > $3,000.00.) eCRV No.: [NUMBER] ☐ Not applicable.

3.6 Conditions Precedent. Delivery of the duly executed Deed and payment of Deed Tax are conditions precedent to recording.

4. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES (DISCLAIMED)

4.1 No Warranties. THIS DEED IS MADE WITHOUT ANY COVENANTS OF TITLE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE OF WARRANTY, QUIET ENJOYMENT, OR MERCHANTABILITY OF TITLE. GRANTEE ACCEPTS THE PROPERTY “AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS.”

4.2 Authority. Grantor represents solely that Grantor has lawful authority to execute and deliver this Deed. No other representation or warranty is made.

4.3 Survival. Section 4.2 shall survive delivery and recording; all other warranties are expressly disclaimed.

5. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

5.1 Subject-To Matters. Conveyance is made subject to:
a. All easements, encroachments, covenants, conditions, restrictions, and rights-of-way of record;
b. Applicable zoning, land-use, and environmental regulations; and
c. Taxes and assessments payable in years subsequent to the Effective Date.

5.2 No Additional Covenants. Grantor makes no further covenants concerning the Property.

6. RISK ALLOCATION

6.1 Indemnification. None. Each party bears its own risk.

6.2 Limitation of Liability. Grantor’s aggregate liability arising from or related to this Deed shall not exceed the consideration actually received.

6.3 Force Majeure. Not applicable to a completed conveyance; omitted by agreement.

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

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

7.2 Forum Selection. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state courts located in [COUNTY] County, Minnesota.

7.3 Arbitration. Expressly excluded.

7.4 Jury Trial Waiver. Not applicable; jury waiver intentionally omitted.

7.5 Injunctive Relief. The court’s equitable powers remain available; however, the parties intend any injunctive relief to be narrowly tailored to protect real-property interests.

8. GENERAL PROVISIONS

8.1 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings.

8.2 Amendments. Any amendment must be in writing executed with the same formalities as this Deed.

8.3 Successors and Assigns. This Deed shall bind and benefit the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.

8.4 Severability. If any provision is held invalid, the remainder shall not be affected.

8.5 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 originals for all purposes.

9. EXECUTION BLOCK

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

GRANTOR:

_________________________________________
[GRANTOR NAME]

[If applicable – SPOUSE JOINDER for Homestead Release]
_________________________________________
[SPOUSE NAME], spouse of Grantor, joins solely to release homestead rights.

STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF __________ )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on [DATE] by [GRANTOR NAME] [and, if applicable, by spouse — [SPOUSE NAME]].

_________________________________________
Notary Public
My commission expires: ___________

[Seal]

Drafting & Tax Statements (Minn. Stat. § 507.09 (2023))

“This instrument was drafted by: [NAME, ADDRESS].”

“Tax statements for the real property described in this instrument should be mailed to: [NAME & ADDRESS].”

10. EXHIBITS & SCHEDULES

Exhibit A – Legal Description of Property
[Attach full metes-and-bounds or plat description; include Parcel ID (PID).]

Exhibit B – Well Disclosure Certificate (if applicable)