QUITCLAIM DEED

(Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)

Prepared By: [PREPARER NAME, ESQ., PA I.D. # _]
Return To: [NAME & FULL MAILING ADDRESS]
County Tax Parcel/UPI No.: [_]
Certificate of Residence of Grantee: [____]

Date of Deed: [____, 20__] (the “Effective Date”)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. I. Document Header
2. II. Definitions
3. III. Operative Provisions
4. IV. Representations & Warranties
5. V. Covenants & Restrictions
6. VI. Default & Remedies
7. VII. Risk Allocation
8. VIII. Dispute Resolution
9. IX. General Provisions
10. X. Execution Block & Notarial Acknowledgment

[// GUIDANCE: This template is intentionally more robust than a traditional one-page quitclaim deed to comply with the Request’s required architecture and to give practitioners optional protective language. Delete inapplicable sections during customization.]

I. DOCUMENT HEADER

This Quitclaim Deed (this “Deed”) is made as of the Effective Date by and between:

A. Grantor(s): [GRANTOR FULL LEGAL NAME, marital status if individual, entity type if entity] whose address is [____].

B. Grantee(s): [GRANTEE FULL LEGAL NAME] whose address for real estate tax billing and all notices under this Deed is [____].

Recitals

A. Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as more particularly described herein.
B. Grantor desires to convey, and Grantee desires to accept, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Premises (as defined below) by quitclaim deed for the consideration stated herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of [TEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($10.00)] and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:

II. DEFINITIONS

The following terms, when capitalized, have the meanings set forth below:

1. “Deed” means this Quitclaim Deed together with all Schedules and Exhibits.
2. “Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in the Document Header.
3. “Grantor” and “Grantee” have the meanings set forth above and include, where the context permits, their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
4. “Premises” means the real property described in Exhibit A, together with all improvements thereon and all appurtenant rights.
5. “Recording Office” means the Office of the Recorder of Deeds for the County where the Premises are located.
6. “UPI” means the Uniform Parcel Identifier assigned to the Premises pursuant to 21 P.S. § 402.

III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Conveyance. Grantor does hereby remise, release, quitclaim, and convey unto Grantee, its heirs and assigns forever, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Premises, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Premises unto Grantee forever.
2. Consideration. The consideration for this conveyance is as stated in the Recitals. [// GUIDANCE: Modify consideration to reflect actual purchase price if desired; omit dollar amount if undisclosed.]
3. Legal Description. The Premises are more fully described on attached Exhibit A (the “Legal Description”).
4. Transfer Tax. Pennsylvania realty transfer tax and any local transfer tax (collectively, “Transfer Tax”) are to be paid as provided in Exhibit B (Statement of Value). [// GUIDANCE: Complete and attach PA Department of Revenue Form REV-183 EX unless a statutory exemption applies.]
5. Recording. Grantor and Grantee shall cause this Deed (with completed Statement of Value) to be recorded within the period required by 21 P.S. § 351. Any recording fees shall be paid by [PARTY RESPONSIBLE].

IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES

1. Authority. Grantor represents that it has full right, power, and authority to execute and deliver this Deed.
2. No Further Warranties. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTION IV.1, GRANTOR MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE PREMISES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF TITLE, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR AGAINST ENCUMBRANCES. THIS IS A QUITCLAIM CONVEYANCE.
3. Survival. The limited representation in Section IV.1 survives Delivery (as defined in Pennsylvania law) of this Deed; all disclaimed warranties do not survive.

V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

1. Further Assurances. Grantor shall, at Grantee’s reasonable request and expense, execute such additional documents as may be reasonably necessary to effectuate the intent of this Deed.
2. No Other Covenants. Except as expressly provided in Section V.1, Grantor makes no covenants, including no covenants of warranty, quiet enjoyment, or further conveyance.

VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

1. Failure to Deliver Executed Deed. If either party fails to execute or deliver documents required to close and record this conveyance, the non-defaulting party may seek specific performance or limited injunctive relief as set forth in Section VIII.
2. Attorney Fees. In any action to enforce Section VI.1, the substantially prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs.

[// GUIDANCE: Because a deed typically transfers upon delivery and acceptance, default concepts rarely apply. Retain or delete per transactional context.]

VII. RISK ALLOCATION

1. Indemnification. None.
2. Limitation of Liability. Grantor shall have no liability to Grantee for any defect in title or condition of the Premises arising prior to the Effective Date, whether known or unknown, latent or patent, and whether attributable to Grantor or third parties, except to the extent caused by Grantor’s intentional fraud.
3. No Warranties. Section IV.2 constitutes an explicit, agreed disclaimer of all warranties in satisfaction of any implied warranties that might otherwise arise.

VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1. Governing Law. This Deed and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by the real property laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
2. Forum Selection. Any action arising under or relating to this Deed shall be brought exclusively in the Court of Common Pleas for the County where the Premises are located.
3. Arbitration. Arbitration is expressly excluded.
4. Jury Trial Waiver. None (express waiver intentionally omitted).
5. Injunctive Relief. The parties acknowledge that legal remedies may be inadequate to enforce Sections VI.1 and V.1; therefore, either party may seek specific performance or limited injunctive relief, provided such relief shall be narrowly tailored to effectuate conveyance or recordation of this Deed.

IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Entire Agreement. This Deed, together with the Statement of Value and any exhibits, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and merges all prior negotiations.
2. Amendment & Waiver. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Deed shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
3. Assignment. Grantee may assign its interest prior to recording only with Grantor’s written consent; after recording, no consent is required.
4. Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
5. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in any number of counterparts (including by electronic or remote online notarization where permitted), each of which shall be deemed an original.
6. Successors & Assigns. All provisions of this Deed run with the land and bind and benefit the parties and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.

X. EXECUTION BLOCK & NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

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

GRANTOR:

[GRANTOR NAME]
By: _____
Name: [_]
Title/Capacity: [_]

[Add additional signature blocks if multiple Grantors.]

NOTARIAL CERTIFICATE

(Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — County of [____])

On this ___ day of ____, 20__, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared [NAME(S) OF INDIVIDUAL(S)], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.

Witness my hand and official seal.

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: ____

Notary Registration No.: ____

[Seal]

[// GUIDANCE: Notary certificate language conforms to 57 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 316. Use RON or RIN wording if performing remote notarization under Pennsylvania law.]

EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES
[Insert full metes-and-bounds description or reference to prior recorded deed, including Book & Page.]

EXHIBIT B

PENNSYLVANIA REALTY TRANSFER TAX STATEMENT OF VALUE (Form REV-183 EX)
[Attach completed form or applicable exemption affidavit. Indicate allocation of Transfer Tax liability between parties.]

[// GUIDANCE:
1. Recording Requirements: Verify county-specific formatting (margins, font, UPI placement) and include “Prepared By” and “Return To” fields on first page per Recorder’s standards.
2. Acknowledgment Forms: Use current RULONA-compliant certificate and ensure notary stamp is clear and legible.
3. Transfer Taxes: If claiming exemption (e.g., family transfer, repossession), cite statutory exemption on Statement of Value. Otherwise indicate consideration or actual monetary value.
4. Delivery: Deed is effective upon delivery and acceptance; record promptly to perfect title.
5. Title Insurance: Advise Grantee to obtain an owner’s policy notwithstanding quitclaim nature of conveyance.]