Quitclaim Deeds and Transferring Property in Florida
How to sign and record a quitclaim or other deed in Florida, and whether you can use a transfer-on-death deed to avoid probate.
Short answer: A deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor in the presence of two subscribing witnesses (witnessing by audio-video technology is allowed where the statute permits). Fla. Stat. §§ 689.01, 695.03, 695.26, 201.02(1)(a)
| Signing and recording a deed | A deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor in the presence of two subscribing witnesses (witnessing by audio-video technology is allowed where the statute permits). To be recorded, the grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public or other authorized official. The recording clerk requires each signer's and witness's name printed beneath the signature with a post-office address, the grantee's name and address, and the name and address of the person who prepared the deed. Deeds are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the land is located. Documentary stamp tax applies at 70 cents per $100 of consideration. Miami-Dade County uses a different documentary stamp rate for some property. |
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FAQ
What does a quitclaim deed need to be valid in Florida?
A deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor in the presence of two subscribing witnesses (witnessing by audio-video technology is allowed where the statute permits). To be recorded, the grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public or other authorized official. The recording clerk requires each signer's and witness's name printed beneath the signature with a post-office address, the grantee's name and address, and the name and address of the person who prepared the deed. Deeds are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the land is located. Documentary stamp tax applies at 70 cents per $100 of consideration.
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