Quitclaim Deeds and Transferring Property in Minnesota
How to sign and record a quitclaim or other deed in Minnesota, and whether you can use a transfer-on-death deed to avoid probate.
Short answer: A deed must be legible, signed and acknowledged before a notary or other officer, and is recorded with the county recorder (or registrar of titles) in each county where the land lies. Minn. Stat. §§ 507.24, 287.21, 272.115
| Signing and recording a deed | A deed must be legible, signed and acknowledged before a notary or other officer, and is recorded with the county recorder (or registrar of titles) in each county where the land lies. Deed tax is 0.33% of net consideration over $3,000 ($1.65 when there is no consideration or $3,000 or less). A certificate of real estate value is generally required for sales with consideration over $3,000, including by quitclaim deed. |
|---|---|
| Transfer-on-death deed | Yes. A transfer on death deed must meet the requirements of a Minnesota deed (signed and acknowledged) and must be recorded before the owner's death in a county where the property is located. It is revocable, cannot be revoked by a will, and does not require delivery to or consent of the beneficiary. A statutory form is provided. Source: Minn. Stat. § 507.071 |
Official forms
Free Minnesota quitclaim deed template — fill in and print
More Minnesota estate law
- Medical Power of Attorney in Minnesota
- Small Estate Affidavit in Minnesota
- Power of Attorney in Minnesota
- Who Inherits If You Die Without a Will in Minnesota
- How to Make a Valid Will in Minnesota
- How Probate Works in Minnesota
- Living Wills and Advance Directives in Minnesota
- Revocable Living Trusts in Minnesota
- Executor Duties in Minnesota
- Letters Testamentary in Minnesota
- Affidavit of Heirship in Minnesota
- How to Avoid Probate in Minnesota
- Transferring a Car After Someone Dies in Minnesota
- All Minnesota wills, probate and estate rules
FAQ
What does a quitclaim deed need to be valid in Minnesota?
A deed must be legible, signed and acknowledged before a notary or other officer, and is recorded with the county recorder (or registrar of titles) in each county where the land lies. Deed tax is 0.33% of net consideration over $3,000 ($1.65 when there is no consideration or $3,000 or less). A certificate of real estate value is generally required for sales with consideration over $3,000, including by quitclaim deed.
Does Minnesota allow transfer-on-death deeds?
Yes. A transfer on death deed must meet the requirements of a Minnesota deed (signed and acknowledged) and must be recorded before the owner's death in a county where the property is located. It is revocable, cannot be revoked by a will, and does not require delivery to or consent of the beneficiary. A statutory form is provided.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.