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Free Quit Claim Deed Form — Colorado

Use this free Colorado quit claim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, corporations, or trusts. Deeds are recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder in the county where the property is located. Colorado imposes a documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of consideration. A Real Property Transfer Declaration (TD-1000) is required when consideration is paid.

Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Colorado

Colorado residents use quit claim deeds most often to transfer property between spouses in connection with marriage or divorce, or to add a partner to an existing title. Estate planning transfers, such as moving a mountain cabin or a primary residence into a revocable living trust, are common throughout the state. Parents and grandparents also gift real estate to family members using quit claim deeds. Real estate investors frequently use them to transfer property between a personal name and an LLC. Correcting an incorrect name or spelling on a previously recorded deed is another practical use.

Colorado Quit Claim Deed Form

Colorado Quit Claim Deed Form

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Colorado Quit Claim Deed Requirements

Before recording a quit claim deed in Colorado, make sure the document meets these requirements:

  • ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s)
  • ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public
  • ✓Property must be identified by its legal description
  • ✓Deed must name the grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal name
  • ✓Must be recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder in the county of the property
  • ✓Real Property Transfer Declaration (TD-1000) required when consideration is paid
  • ✓Documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration
  • ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing

After You Record Your Deed in Colorado

After the County Clerk and Recorder processes your deed, the original is returned to the address specified on the document, typically the grantee. Recording times and fees vary by county. The county assessor receives notification of the transfer and updates property tax records accordingly. If a TD-1000 was required, the assessor uses that information for valuation purposes. The grantee is responsible for property taxes from the date of the deed. Keep the recorded deed in a secure location.

Colorado Quit Claim Deed FAQ

Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Colorado?

Yes. Colorado requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the deed can be recorded. Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive is accepted in Colorado.

Where do I record a quit claim deed in Colorado?

You file the deed with the County Clerk and Recorder in the county where the property is located. Colorado has 64 counties, each with its own clerk and recorder's office. Recording fees vary by county.

Is there a transfer tax in Colorado?

Colorado imposes a documentary fee of $0.01 per $100 of consideration (one cent per $100). This is one of the lowest effective transfer costs in the country. Transfers with no consideration, such as gifts between family members, may be exempt. The Real Property Transfer Declaration (TD-1000) is also required when consideration is paid.

Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Colorado?

Yes. Transfers between family members are common in Colorado and are inexpensive given the low documentary fee. Common scenarios include parents transferring property to adult children, spouses adjusting title after marriage or divorce, and transfers to revocable living trusts. Consult an attorney if there is an outstanding mortgage on the property.

What is the Real Property Transfer Declaration in Colorado?

The Real Property Transfer Declaration (form TD-1000) is a form filed with the County Clerk and Recorder whenever a deed is recorded with actual consideration. It discloses the sale price so the county assessor can maintain accurate property valuations. The form is available from the Colorado Division of Property Taxation and from individual county assessor offices. Transfers with no consideration, such as gifts and certain family transfers, are typically exempt from the TD-1000 requirement.

What is a legal description and where do I find it in Colorado?

A legal description is the formal property identification used in all recorded documents. In Colorado, subdivided property is usually described by lot and block number within a named subdivision. Unplatted land in rural areas uses a metes and bounds or township and range description. You can find the legal description on your current deed, your title insurance policy, or through the county assessor's website. Using only a street address on a deed is not valid in Colorado.

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