Florida Quitclaim Deed

A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has in a property, if any, without any promises about the title. The grantor does not promise to own the property or that it is free of liens. That makes it simple and fast, but it gives the recipient the least protection. Florida quitclaim deeds are common between family members, in divorces, and to release a possible claim.

A warranty deed includes the grantor's promises that the grantor owns the property, can sell it, and will defend the title. If a covered title problem surfaces later, the buyer has a claim against the grantor. A quitclaim deed makes no promises, so the recipient has no claim against the grantor if problems appear. Sales between unrelated parties usually use a general warranty deed.

Common uses include adding a spouse to the title, removing an ex-spouse after divorce, giving property to a family member, moving property into the owner's own trust or LLC, and releasing a possible claim to clear title. Quitclaim deeds fit when the parties know the title history. They are rarely used in sales to unrelated buyers who need financing, since lenders require title insurance.

Yes. The owner signs a quitclaim deed to the owner and the new person together. The deed should state how they will hold title, such as tenants by the entirety for spouses or joint tenants with right of survivorship, because Florida does not presume survivorship between unmarried co-owners. An owner can also quitclaim only an undivided share, such as a one half interest, and a deed to two or more people creates a tenancy in common unless it expressly provides for survivorship (section 689.15). Adding someone gives that person a present ownership interest that cannot be taken back without that person's signature.

Yes. A quitclaim deed is a common way to give property to a family member. The deed must be signed before two witnesses and a notary and then recorded. A gift worth more than $19,000 in 2026 generally requires a federal gift tax return, though tax is rarely owed. The recipient takes the giver's tax basis, which can mean more capital gains tax on a later sale than inheriting would.

The mortgage stays on the property, and the borrower stays responsible for the loan. Most mortgages have a due on sale clause, but federal law bars lenders from enforcing it for certain transfers of a home, such as to a spouse or child, into the borrower's living trust, or after a divorce or death. A transfer to an LLC or an unrelated person is not protected. Doc stamps can be owed on the loan balance.

QuickDeeds prepares a Florida quitclaim deed for a $350 flat fee, including a 15 minute attorney consultation, with no hidden costs. Recording costs $10 for the first page and $8.50 for each additional page. Doc stamp tax is $0.70 per $100 of consideration, including any mortgage balance. Notary, eRecording, and extra attorney time at $375 per hour are separate. Traditional law firms typically charge $400 to $800, and DIY services cost $150 to $300 without attorney review. QuickDeeds offers guaranteed accuracy.

Yes. Florida recognizes quitclaim deeds as a valid way to transfer an interest in real estate. Like any deed, it must be signed before two witnesses and a notary, and it should be recorded in the county where the property is located. A quitclaim deed fits family transfers and title clean up, but buyers paying full value usually expect a warranty deed.

The ex-spouse usually signs a quitclaim deed transferring that interest to the spouse keeping the home, and the deed is recorded. A divorce judgment does not remove the name by itself unless it expressly transfers title and is recorded. Removing a name from the deed does not remove the ex-spouse from the mortgage, which requires a refinance or lender release. A transfer between spouses under a divorce judgment may be exempt from doc stamps.

Yes. Owners often use a quitclaim or warranty deed to move a home into their own revocable living trust, naming the trustee as the grantee. The homestead exemption can usually continue if the trust gives the owner the right to live in the home. Federal law generally bars the lender from calling the loan for this transfer. Transfers into an LLC are different and can end the homestead exemption.

Sometimes. If a person may hold a claim to the property, such as a former spouse or an heir, a quitclaim deed from that person can release the claim. A quitclaim deed cannot fix a forged deed, an unpaid lien, or a dispute where the other party will not sign. Those problems may need a corrective deed, a lien release, or a quiet title action.

No. A deed must be signed by the owner or the owner's lawfully authorized agent (section 689.01), and a power of attorney ends when the principal dies (section 709.2109(1)(a)). After death, the property passes through survivorship, a lady bird deed, a trust, or probate, as explained in How to Remove a Deceased Person from a Deed in Florida. In probate, a personal representative can sign a deed when the will grants a power of sale or the court authorizes the sale (section 733.613). Read more

Yes. When a marital settlement agreement or final judgment awards the home to one spouse, the other spouse commonly signs a quitclaim deed. Recording it makes the change clear in the public record. Doc stamps may not be owed on a transfer of the marital home between spouses under a divorce judgment. Since the deed does not change the mortgage, a refinance or lender release is often part of the plan.

A Florida attorney prepares each quitclaim deed at QuickDeeds after a 15 minute phone or video consultation, not from a generic online form. The attorney confirms the form of ownership, doc stamp treatment, and recording needs before preparing the deed. The fee is $350 plus costs and expenses, and QuickDeeds typically prepares the deed within 1 to 2 days after the consultation. The fee includes the attorney's review of the deed before it is signed.

Call 321-430-2565 or book online at QuickDeeds.com. The $350 flat fee includes a 15 minute consultation with a Florida attorney, deed preparation, and review, and QuickDeeds prepares the deed within 1 to 2 days after the consultation. Helpful items include the property address or a copy of the current deed, the full names of the new owners, and how they will hold title.