A Florida quitclaim deed has no expiration date. Once the grantor signs it with two witnesses and a notary and delivers it to the grantee, the transfer is complete. The grantee keeps that interest until it is sold, given away, or passed at death.
Recording does not make the deed valid, but it protects the grantee. Florida law says an unrecorded deed is not effective against a later buyer or creditor who paid value without notice. A quitclaim deed left in a drawer for years leaves the grantee exposed to that risk, so it should be recorded with the county clerk promptly.
A quitclaim deed cannot be cancelled because the grantor changes their mind. To reverse it, the grantee must sign a new deed back, or a court must set it aside for reasons such as fraud, undue influence, or lack of capacity. See can a quit claim deed be revoked.
A quitclaim deed passes only whatever interest the grantor actually had. When a promise of good title is needed, a general warranty deed may fit better.