QUITCLAIM DEED

(Common­wealth of Virginia)

[// GUIDANCE: This template is intentionally more comprehensive than a traditional one-page Virginia quitclaim deed so that counsel may (i) strip it down for simple conveyances or (ii) retain the fuller contractual architecture when the parties desire additional defenses, dispute-resolution language, or other commercial protections.]

DOCUMENT HEADER

Prepared by: ____
Return to: ___
Parcel/Tax Map No.: ____
Consideration (USD): $ __
Virginia Recordation Tax: $ ___
Virginia Grantor’s Tax: $ ___

THIS QUITCLAIM DEED (this “Deed”) is made as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the “Effective Date”), by and between:

• [GRANTOR LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [entity type/individual], having an address at [GRANTOR ADDRESS] (“Grantor”); and
• [GRANTEE LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [entity type/individual], having an address at [GRANTEE ADDRESS] (“Grantee”).

Grantor, for the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby quitclaim, without warranty of title or of any kind, unto Grantee all right, title, and interest of Grantor in and to the real property (the “Property”) located in the Commonwealth of Virginia and more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, together with all improvements, hereditaments, easements, rights-of-way, and appurtenances thereunto appertaining.

[// GUIDANCE: Virginia recognizes “convey and quitclaim” language under Va. Code § 55.1-300; additional descriptive phrases are permissible but not required.]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Definitions
2. Operative Conveyance
3. Representations & Warranties (Disclaimed)
4. Covenants & Restrictions (None)
5. Default & Remedies
6. Risk Allocation
7. Dispute Resolution
8. General Provisions
9. Execution & Acknowledgment
10. Exhibit A – Legal Description

1. DEFINITIONS

“Deed” means this Quitclaim Deed, as the same may be amended or supplemented.
“Effective Date” has the meaning set forth in the opening paragraph.
“Property” means the real property described on Exhibit A.
“Recording Office” means the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City/County where the Property is situated.
“Transfer Taxes” collectively refers to the recordation tax imposed under Va. Code § 58.1-801 and the grantor’s tax imposed under Va. Code § 58.1-802.

2. OPERATIVE CONVEYANCE

2.1 Conveyance. Subject to the matters set forth herein, Grantor does hereby remise, release, and forever quitclaim unto Grantee all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Property.

2.2 Consideration; Taxes. The consideration for this conveyance is the amount stated above. Grantor and Grantee shall be responsible for Transfer Taxes in accordance with Virginia law and any local ordinances.

2.3 Possession. Possession of the Property shall be delivered to Grantee upon recording of this Deed, subject to all existing leases, easements, covenants, conditions, and restrictions of record, if any.

3. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES (DISCLAIMED)

3.1 No Warranties. THIS DEED IS MADE WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF TITLE, FITNESS, HABITABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. GRANTOR EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND NEGATES ANY SUCH WARRANTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

3.2 AS-IS. Grantee accepts the Property “AS-IS, WHERE-IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS,” having had adequate opportunity to inspect.

[// GUIDANCE: The above disclaimer harmonizes with the metadata instruction “no_warranties.”]

4. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS

None beyond those of record.

5. DEFAULT & REMEDIES

5.1 Recording Failure. If either Party fails to cooperate in timely recording this Deed, the non-defaulting Party may seek specific performance in the appropriate Virginia state court.

5.2 Limitation. Except as expressly provided herein, no Party shall be liable for incidental, consequential, or punitive damages.

6. RISK ALLOCATION

6.1 Indemnification. None.
6.2 Environmental Matters. Grantee assumes all risk regarding environmental conditions, known or unknown, relating to the Property.

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1 Governing Law. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the real property laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

7.2 Forum. Any action arising from or relating to this Deed shall be filed exclusively in the state courts sitting in the jurisdiction where the Property is located.

7.3 Injunctive Relief. Nothing herein shall preclude a Party from seeking temporary, preliminary, or permanent injunctive relief where irreparable harm would result.

7.4 Arbitration; Jury Trial. Arbitration is excluded; the Parties do not waive the right to a jury trial.

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 understandings.

8.2 Amendments. Any amendment must be in writing and recorded among the land records where the Property is situated.

8.3 Successors and Assigns. This Deed shall bind and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.

8.4 Severability. If any provision of this Deed is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

8.5 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signatures, each of which shall be deemed an original.

9. EXECUTION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has caused this Deed to be executed as of the Effective Date.

GRANTOR:

[GRANTOR NAME]
Title (if entity): ___

STATE/COMMONWEALTH OF _
CITY/COUNTY OF ____, to-wit:

I, the undersigned Notary Public, do hereby certify that [GRANTOR NAME], whose name is signed to the foregoing Deed, appeared before me this day in my jurisdiction aforesaid and acknowledged the same.

Given under my hand this ___ day of ____, 20__.

Notary Public
My commission expires: _
Notary Registration No.: _

[SEAL]

GRANTEE (acknowledgment optional in Virginia):

[GRANTEE NAME]
Title (if entity): ___

10. EXHIBIT A – LEGAL DESCRIPTION

[INSERT FULL METES AND BOUNDS OR PLAT REFERENCE]

[// GUIDANCE:

1. Recording Requirements – The first-page metadata (preparer/return address, consideration, taxes, parcel ID) satisfies Va. Code § 17.1-223. Confirm local clerk formatting (e.g., 3-inch top margin).

2. Acknowledgment – The notarial block follows the short-form acknowledgment authorized under Va. Code § 55.1-612 et seq. Modify for out-of-state acknowledgments if necessary.

3. Transfer Taxes – Populate the blank tax lines based on the statutory rates then in effect (currently $0.25/$100 recordation plus $0.50/$500 grantor’s tax, subject to change). File form R-5 if claiming an exemption under Va. Code § 58.1-811.

4. Execution Formalities – Virginia does not require witnesses, but lender or title-company protocols may. Electronic recording is permitted in most jurisdictions via e-recording vendors.

5. Exhibit A – Use an accurate legal description; clerks will reject vague or incomplete descriptions. Insert Deed Book/Page reference when conveying the identical property conveyed in a prior instrument.]