Quitclaim Deeds and Transferring Property in New Jersey
How to sign and record a quitclaim or other deed in New Jersey, and whether you can use a transfer-on-death deed to avoid probate.
Short answer: The person signing a deed must acknowledge it before an officer authorized under R.S. 46:14-6.1, in person or by approved communication technology; alternatively, a subscribing witness may prove the deed before such an officer. R.S. 46:14-2.1; N.J.S. 46:15-7
| Signing and recording a deed | The person signing a deed must acknowledge it before an officer authorized under R.S. 46:14-6.1, in person or by approved communication technology; alternatively, a subscribing witness may prove the deed before such an officer. The officer signs a certificate of acknowledgment; a seal is not required. Deeds are recorded with the county recording officer, where the seller (grantor) pays the realty transfer fee — a basic fee of $1.75 per $500 of consideration, plus additional fees on higher-value transfers. Transfer fee: https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=xhitlist&xhitlist_q=%2246%3A15-7%22&xhitlist_x=advanced&xhitlist_s=relevance-weight&xhitlist_mh=99999&xhitlist_d=&xhitlist_hc=%5BXML%5D%5BKwic%2C3000%5D&xhitlist_xsl=xhitlist.xsl&xhitlist_vpc=first&xhitlist_vps=20&xhitlist_sel=title%3Bpath%3Bcontent-type%3Bhome-title%3Bitem-bookmark%3Btitle-path%3Bhit-context&vid=Publish%3A10.1048%2FEnu — some transfers are exempt or partly exempt. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: R.S. 46:14-2.1; N.J.S. 46:15-7 |
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FAQ
What does a quitclaim deed need to be valid in New Jersey?
The person signing a deed must acknowledge it before an officer authorized under R.S. 46:14-6.1, in person or by approved communication technology; alternatively, a subscribing witness may prove the deed before such an officer. The officer signs a certificate of acknowledgment; a seal is not required. Deeds are recorded with the county recording officer, where the seller (grantor) pays the realty transfer fee — a basic fee of $1.75 per $500 of consideration, plus additional fees on higher-value transfers.
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