Quitclaim Deeds and Transferring Property in Louisiana
How to sign and record a quitclaim or other deed in Louisiana, and whether you can use a transfer-on-death deed to avoid probate.
Short answer: A transfer of immovable property (real estate) must be made by authentic act or by act under private signature. La. Civ. Code arts. 1839, 1833, 3338
| Signing and recording a deed | A transfer of immovable property (real estate) must be made by authentic act or by act under private signature. An authentic act is signed before a notary and two witnesses by each party, each witness, and the notary, with each signer's name typed or printed beneath the signature. A transfer affects third persons only once it is recorded in the conveyance records of the parish where the property is located. Authentic act: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=109072; recording: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=110389. Parish recording fees and forms vary. |
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FAQ
What does a quitclaim deed need to be valid in Louisiana?
A transfer of immovable property (real estate) must be made by authentic act or by act under private signature. An authentic act is signed before a notary and two witnesses by each party, each witness, and the notary, with each signer's name typed or printed beneath the signature. A transfer affects third persons only once it is recorded in the conveyance records of the parish where the property is located.
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