QUITCLAIM DEED
(State of New Hampshire)
[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted for conveyances of real property located wholly within the State of New Hampshire and assumes that (i) the Grantor is conveying only whatever right, title, or interest it may hold in the Premises and (ii) no covenants or warranties are provided. Customize bracketed items before execution, verify all legal descriptions, and confirm recording office requirements in the county where the Premises are situated.]
I. DOCUMENT HEADER
THIS QUITCLAIM DEED (“Deed”) is made as of [● Date] (“Effective Date”) by and between:
- [● GRANTOR NAME], a [● entity type / individual], having an address at [● Grantor Address] (“Grantor”); and
- [● GRANTEE NAME], a [● entity type / individual], having an address at [● Grantee Address] (“Grantee”).
RECITALS
A. Grantor is the owner of certain real property situated in the State of New Hampshire, more particularly described herein.
B. Grantee desires to acquire, and Grantor desires to convey, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Premises (as defined below) pursuant to RSA 477 and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
CONSIDERATION: For valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby quitclaims to Grantee the Premises as set forth below.
II. DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Deed, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings ascribed:
“Deed” has the meaning provided in the Document Header.
“Effective Date” means the date first written above.
“Premises” means the real property described in Section III, together with all improvements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging, EXCEPT as may be otherwise reserved or limited herein.
III. OPERATIVE PROVISION – CONVEYANCE
- Grant. Grantor hereby remises, releases, and QUITCLAIMS, without any covenants or warranties, express or implied, unto Grantee, its successors and assigns forever, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Premises, described as follows:
[● Insert complete metes-and-bounds legal description OR attach as Exhibit A and reference:
“See Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.”]
- Reservations/Exceptions (if any): [● Insert; if none, state “None.”]
[// GUIDANCE: New Hampshire requires no specific statutory language beyond quitclaim wording; however, ensure the “remises, releases, and quitclaims” verbiage is present to place purchaser on notice that no warranty is given.]
IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
None. This is a quitclaim deed; Grantor makes no representations or warranties regarding title, possession, encumbrances, or any other matter, and all warranties that might otherwise be implied by law are expressly disclaimed.
V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
None beyond those that may run with the land or are of record as of the Effective Date.
VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
[// GUIDANCE: Deeds generally lack traditional default/remedy provisions; disputes will be governed by real-property law and this template’s dispute-resolution clause.]
VII. RISK ALLOCATION
- No Warranties; As-Is Transfer. Grantee accepts the Premises AS-IS, WHERE-IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS.
- Indemnification. None.
- Liability Caps. Grantor expressly disclaims all liability beyond the conveyance of whatever interest Grantor may possess.
VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
- Governing Law. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire.
- Forum Selection. Any action arising out of or relating to this Deed shall be brought exclusively in the state courts of competent jurisdiction located in the county where the Premises are situated.
- Arbitration. The parties expressly exclude arbitration.
- Jury Trial Waiver. [Intentionally Omitted.]
- Injunctive Relief. Nothing herein shall restrict either party from seeking injunctive or specific performance relief where available under applicable law, subject to statutory limitations.
IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Premises and supersedes all prior understandings.
- Amendment. No modification of this Deed is valid unless in a written instrument executed with the same formality as this Deed.
- Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
- Binding Effect. This Deed shall bind and benefit the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
- Counterparts. This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together constitute one instrument.
- Electronic Signatures. Signatures delivered by electronic or facsimile transmission shall be deemed original for all purposes, to the extent permitted by RSA 294-E (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act).
X. EXECUTION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed as of the Effective Date.
[SPACE FOR SIGNATURE BLOCKS]
Grantor:
[● Name & Title]
[If entity]
[● Entity Name]
By: ________
Name: [●]
Title: [●]
Grantee (signature acknowledging acceptance, customary but not required under NH law):
[● Name & Title]
NEW HAMPSHIRE ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Individual)
State of New Hampshire
County of _______
On this _ day of _, 20, before me, the undersigned Notary Public/Justice of the Peace, personally appeared ____ [name(s) of signer(s)], proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are signed on this document, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public / Justice of the Peace
My Commission Expires: ______
[// GUIDANCE: For corporate entities, substitute the statutory acknowledgment form for corporations/LLCs per RSA 456-B. Verify signer authority.]
RECORDING INFORMATION
-
Return Address After Recording:
[● Name]
[● Address] -
Tax/Parcel Identification Number(s): _______
-
Transfer Tax (NH Real Estate Transfer Tax, RSA 78-B):
• Deed Consideration: $__
• Tax Due (current rate: $0.75 per $100 of consideration to each party; total $1.50 per $100): $__
• Exemption Claimed (if any)*: [● cite statutory exemption, e.g., RSA 78-B:2]
*[// GUIDANCE: The Register of Deeds will not accept for recording without the transfer-tax declaration (Form CD-57-S). Attach completed form or file electronically as county practice requires.]
EXHIBIT A
(Legal Description of Premises)
[// GUIDANCE SUMMARY]
• Confirm that the Grantor’s interest is properly described.
• Attach or insert the precise legal description.
• Verify county-specific margin, font, and first-page requirements (e.g., 3” top margin).
• File the NH Form CD-57-S with the Department of Revenue Administration (DRA) and obtain electronic validation prior to recording, unless an exemption applies.
• Collect signature and acknowledgment conforming to RSA 456-B.
• Pay recording fees (varies by county) and the Real Estate Transfer Tax unless exempt.
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