QUITCLAIM DEED

State of Missouri

Prepared By: [NAME]
Address: [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE ZIP]

Return Recorded Instrument To:
[NAME / COMPANY]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]

Parcel / Tax ID No.: [_____]

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

THIS QUITCLAIM DEED (this “Deed”) is made and entered into as of the day of ____, 20__ (the “Effective Date”), by and between:

Grantor: [GRANTOR FULL LEGAL NAME], a [INDIVIDUAL / ENTITY TYPE] whose mailing address is [ADDRESS] (and whose marital status is: [SINGLE / MARRIED / WIDOWED / DIVORCED])

and

Grantee: [GRANTEE FULL LEGAL NAME], a [INDIVIDUAL / ENTITY TYPE] whose mailing address is [ADDRESS].

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 REMISE, RELEASE, CONVEY, and FOREVER QUITCLAIM unto Grantee all of Grantor’s right, title, interest, claim, and demand, both at law and in equity, in and to the following-described real estate situated in the County of [____], State of Missouri (the “Property”):

Legal Description:
[INSERT FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION EXACTLY AS IT APPEARS ON PRIOR VESTING INSTRUMENT]

Together with all tenements, hereditaments, appurtenances, improvements, and fixtures thereunto belonging.

[// GUIDANCE: A full, survey-accurate legal description is mandatory for recordability under Missouri law. Do not substitute the street address.]

II. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Deed the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

1. “Consideration” – The consideration referenced in the Document Header above.
2. “County Recorder” – The Recorder of Deeds for the county in which the Property is located.
3. “Effective Date” – The date on which the last Grantor executes this Deed, unless a later date is specified above.
4. “Property” – The real estate described in the Legal Description, together with all rights appurtenant thereto.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Granting Clause. Grantor hereby conveys the Property to Grantee in “AS-IS, WHERE-IS” condition, without covenant or warranty of title, express, implied, or statutory.
2. Delivery & Acceptance. Delivery of this Deed by Grantor and acceptance by Grantee shall be deemed effective upon recording in the land records of the County Recorder.
3. Consideration Paid. Grantor acknowledges receipt of the Consideration; Grantee acknowledges that payment of the Consideration fully satisfies all contractual obligations owed to Grantor with respect to this conveyance.
4. Conditions Precedent. Recording of this Deed is conditioned upon (i) completion of the notarial acknowledgment, and (ii) tender of the applicable recording fees to the County Recorder.

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

Grantor makes no representations or warranties whatsoever regarding:
a. marketability, condition, or fitness of title;
b. environmental, structural, or boundary matters;
c. compliance with zoning or other governmental regulations.

All representations and warranties, if any, merge into the deed and terminate upon recording.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

1. No Future Covenants. Grantor expressly disclaims any covenant of further assurance.
2. Permitted Encumbrances. The conveyance is subject to (i) easements, restrictions, and conditions of record, (ii) zoning regulations, and (iii) any matters that would be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the Property.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

Because this is an executed conveyance, post-closing remedies are limited to:
1. Reformation. Limited to scrivener’s errors evident on the face of the instrument;
2. Specific Performance or Quiet Title. Available only where Missouri courts determine that equitable relief is warranted.

Neither party shall be liable for incidental or consequential damages arising out of or relating to this Deed.

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

1. Indemnification. None (per metadata instruction).
2. Limitation of Liability. Grantor’s aggregate liability, if any, shall not exceed the Consideration actually received.
3. Force Majeure. Neither party shall be liable for delays in recording caused by events beyond their reasonable control, including recorder office closures.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Governing Law. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the real estate laws of the State of Missouri.
2. Forum Selection. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall reside in the state courts located in the county where the Property is situated.
3. Arbitration & Jury Trial. Arbitration is expressly excluded; no jury-trial waiver is provided.
4. Injunctive Relief. Parties retain the right to seek injunctive or equitable relief solely to protect real property interests pending a final judicial determination.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Entire Agreement. This Deed embodies the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property.
2. Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
3. Amendments. Any amendment must be in a writing executed with the same formalities as this Deed.
4. Successors & Assigns. This Deed shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties’ respective heirs, successors, and assigns.
5. Counterparts. This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which is deemed an original and all of which constitute one instrument.
6. Electronic Signatures. Signatures delivered electronically or by facsimile shall be deemed originals for all purposes to the extent permitted under Missouri law.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK

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

Grantor

[GRANTOR NAME]
[Title, if entity]

[// GUIDANCE: Missouri law requires the Grantor’s name to be printed or typed exactly as signed; include marital status.]

Grantee (Acknowledgment of Acceptance – Optional)

[GRANTEE NAME]
[Title, if entity]

NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT (MISSOURI)

State of Missouri )
) ss.
County of __ )

On this ___ day of ___, 20, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared [GRANTOR NAME], who is personally known to me or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and affix my official seal the day and year first above written.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: _______

RECORDING & TAX GUIDANCE (non-binding)

[// GUIDANCE:
1. Recording Requirements (MO):
• Original signed Deed;
• Grantor signature(s) must be notarized;
• Grantor’s marital status disclosed;
• Legal description (metes and bounds, lot & block, or sectional);
• Names typed or printed beneath signatures;
• “Prepared by” and “Return to” statements completed;
• Appropriate recording fee check payable to the County Recorder.

2. Transfer Taxes:
   • Missouri currently imposes no state-level transfer tax on real property conveyances. Certain counties may assess nominal local fees—confirm with the applicable County Recorder.

3. Supplemental Documents:
   • Some counties require a Certificate of Value or cover sheet; verify local practice before submission.
   ]

END OF DOCUMENT