QUITCLAIM DEED
(State of Wyoming)
3" BLANK SPACE RESERVED FOR COUNTY CLERK RECORDING STAMP (per local formatting rules)
Prepared By: [PREPARER NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE]
After Recording Return To: [RECORDING RETURN NAME & ADDRESS]
Send Tax Statements To: [GRANTEE MAILING ADDRESS]
Statement of Consideration (required by Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 34-1-142 (2023))
• Actual Purchase Price $ [_] OR Market Value $ [_]
[// GUIDANCE: Attach the official “Statement of Consideration” (Form SOC) when presenting this Deed for recording. Provide any statutory exemption code, if applicable.]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Document Header
II. Definitions
III. Operative Provisions
IV. Representations & Warranties
V. Covenants & Restrictions
VI. Risk Allocation
VII. Dispute Resolution & Miscellaneous
VIII. Execution Block
Exhibit A – Legal Description
I. DOCUMENT HEADER
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Effective Date. This Quitclaim Deed (this “Deed”) is made as of [DATE] (the “Effective Date”).
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Parties.
a. Grantor: [GRANTOR LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE / “individual”] with mailing address at [ADDRESS] (“Grantor”).
b. Grantee: [GRANTEE LEGAL NAME], a [ENTITY TYPE / “individual”] with mailing address at [ADDRESS] (“Grantee”). -
Property Location. The real property conveyed (the “Property”) is situated in the County of [COUNTY], State of Wyoming.
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Consideration. In consideration of [WRITTEN DOLLAR AMOUNT] Dollars (US $[NUMERICAL]) and other good and valuable consideration (the sufficiency of which are acknowledged), Grantor executes this Deed.
II. DEFINITIONS
“Deed” has the meaning given in Section I.1.
“Effective Date” means the date set forth in Section I.1.
“Grantor” and “Grantee” have the meanings set forth in Section I.2.
“Property” means the real property more particularly described on Exhibit A, together with all appurtenant rights, privileges and interests thereunto belonging.
[// GUIDANCE: Add further defined terms only if accompanying provisions are expanded.]
III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
3.1 Conveyance. Subject to the terms and limitations herein, Grantor hereby QUITCLAIMS, grants, bargains, sells, conveys and transfers to Grantee all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the Property, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto Grantee and Grantee’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns forever.
3.2 Conditions Precedent. This Deed is effective only upon (a) payment of the consideration stated in Section I.4 and (b) acceptance for recording by the County Clerk of [COUNTY], Wyoming.
3.3 Taxes & Assessments. Real property taxes and assessments shall be prorated between Grantor and Grantee as of the Effective Date in accordance with local custom unless otherwise agreed in writing.
IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
4.1 No Warranty of Title. THIS DEED IS EXECUTED WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF TITLE AND WITHOUT COVENANT OF QUIET ENJOYMENT, EXCEPT AS TO ACTS OF GRANTOR. All warranties otherwise arising by statute or common law are EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED and waived by Grantee.
4.2 Authority. Grantor represents solely that Grantor has full right, power and authority to execute and deliver this Deed and to convey the interest herein described. This representation survives delivery but shall not be construed as a covenant of title.
V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
5.1 Further Assurances. At Grantee’s request and expense, Grantor shall execute such additional instruments reasonably necessary to evidence the conveyance intended herein.
5.2 Existing Encumbrances. This Deed does not create, modify, or release any covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, or agreements of record affecting the Property.
VI. RISK ALLOCATION
6.1 AS-IS, WHERE-IS. Grantee accepts the Property AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS, and without any representation or warranty except as expressly stated in Section 4.2.
6.2 Liability Cap. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Grantor’s aggregate liability arising out of this Deed shall not exceed the consideration actually received by Grantor. Grantor shall not be liable for special, consequential, or punitive damages.
VII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Governing Law. This Deed and any dispute arising hereunder shall be governed by the real property laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflicts-of-law principles.
7.2 Forum Selection. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any action relating to this Deed shall lie in the state courts located in the County where the Property sits.
7.3 Injunctive Relief. Nothing herein limits either party’s right to seek provisional or injunctive relief strictly to preserve the status quo pending final adjudication.
7.4 Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect, construed to carry out the parties’ intent.
7.5 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior agreements, written or oral.
7.6 Successors & Assigns. This Deed shall bind and benefit the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
7.7 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each deemed an original. An electronic or facsimile signature shall be treated as an original for all purposes.
VIII. EXECUTION BLOCK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed effective as of the Effective Date.
Grantor:
[GRANTOR NAME]
Title (if entity): ____
(Seal, if any)
STATE OF WYOMING )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ____ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this ___ day of _, 20, by ____ [name of Grantor], who [is personally known to me / produced _____ as identification] and who executed the instrument for the purposes therein stated.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ____
[// GUIDANCE: Wyoming permits the statutory short-form acknowledgment. See Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 34-26-102 & -107.]
(OPTIONAL – Grantee acknowledgment of acceptance)
Grantee:
[GRANTEE NAME]
Title (if entity): ____
Date: _______
STATE OF WYOMING )
) ss.
COUNTY OF ____ )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this ___ day of _, 20, by _______ [name of Grantee].
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: ____
RECORDING INFORMATION
(To be completed by County Clerk)
Instrument No.: _ Book __ Page _ Recorded on: __
EXHIBIT A – Legal Description
[INSERT COMPLETE METES-AND-BOUNDS DESCRIPTION OR LOT/BLOCK, PLAT NAME, AND RECORDING INFORMATION. ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY.]
[// GUIDANCE: Ensure the legal description is identical to that in the prior vesting deed. Font size must be at least 8-point to satisfy county legibility standards (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 34-1-119).]
WYOMING RECORDING CHECKLIST
[// GUIDANCE: For attorney/paralegal use—delete prior to final execution if desired.]
1. Three-inch top margin on the first page; one-inch margins thereafter.
2. Names and complete mailing addresses of Grantor and Grantee.
3. “Send Tax Statements To” address (Grantee).
4. Completed Statement of Consideration (Form SOC) or statutory exemption.
5. Accurate, current legal description—attach Exhibit A if lengthy.
6. Original signatures in dark ink; entity signatories must show title/capacity.
7. Proper Wyoming notary acknowledgment with legible notary seal.
8. Payment of recording fee plus real estate transfer tax ($1.50 per $500 of consideration) to the county clerk.
© [YEAR] [LAW FIRM / DRAFTER]. All rights reserved.
[// GUIDANCE: Remove copyright notice if undesirable for recording.]