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Free Connecticut Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free Connecticut quitclaim deed form to transfer real property. Fill out the form online, download your deed, and have it notarized before recording with your town clerk.
Connecticut has unique requirements: deeds must be signed before two witnesses and acknowledged by a notary public (CGS §47-5). Connecticut records deeds at the town level, not by county — file with the Town Clerk in the town where the property is located. Form OP-236 is required at every recording.
Connecticut Quitclaim Deed Form
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Connecticut Quitclaim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quitclaim deed in Connecticut, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor (CGS §47-5)
- ✓Grantor's signature must be witnessed by two witnesses (CGS §47-5(a)(2))
- ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public (CGS §47-5(a)(3))
- ✓Statutory quitclaim covenant language is required per CGS §§47-36c and 47-36g
- ✓Full legal description of the property must be included
- ✓Grantor and grantee mailing addresses are required (CGS §47-5(b))
- ✓Town where property is located must be stated — Connecticut records at the town level, not county
- ✓Return address must appear on the deed (CGS §7-24(f))
- ✓Form OP-236 (Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return) is required at every recording, even at $0 consideration
- ✓State conveyance tax: 0.75% on first $800,000 of residential consideration; 1.25% above $800,000
- ✓Municipal conveyance tax: 0.25% to 0.50% depending on the town
- ✓Recording fee: $70 first page + $5 each additional page (effective July 1, 2025)
- ✓Minimum 2.5-inch top margin on page 1 for recorder stamp area
After You Record Your Deed in Connecticut
After the Town Clerk records your deed, the original is returned to the address specified on the deed. The town assessor is notified of the ownership change and updates property tax records. Keep the recorded deed as your primary evidence of title and retain your OP-236 receipt as proof of conveyance tax payment.
Common Uses for a Quitclaim Deed in Connecticut
Quitclaim deeds in Connecticut are commonly used to transfer property between spouses or family members, including as part of a divorce settlement or estate plan. Connecticut residents frequently use them to move property into a revocable living trust to avoid probate, to add or remove a co-owner, or to correct a name error on a prior recorded deed.
Connecticut Quitclaim Deed FAQ
Does a quitclaim deed need to be notarized in Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public and witnessed by two witnesses before the deed can be recorded (CGS §47-5). Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive is accepted in Connecticut.
Where do I record a quitclaim deed in Connecticut?
Connecticut records deeds at the Town Clerk level, not at the county level. You file your deed with the Town Clerk in the town where the property is located. For example, a property in Greenwich is recorded with the Greenwich Town Clerk.
What is Form OP-236 and is it required?
Form OP-236 is the Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return. It is required at every deed recording, even when there is no consideration or the deed is a gift. You must bring both the DRS copy and the Town Clerk copy when recording. The form is available from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services.
What is the Connecticut conveyance tax?
Connecticut imposes a state conveyance tax of 0.75% on the first $800,000 of residential consideration and 1.25% on amounts above $800,000. There is also a municipal conveyance tax ranging from 0.25% to 0.50% depending on the town. Both taxes are paid at recording.
Why are two witnesses required in Connecticut?
Connecticut statute (CGS §47-5(a)(2)) requires that a deed be executed in the presence of two witnesses who also sign the instrument. The witnesses confirm that the grantor signed the deed voluntarily. Both witnesses must be present at the time of signing.
What vesting options are available for multiple grantees?
Connecticut grantees may hold title as Tenants in Common or as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship. Joint tenancy must be stated explicitly in the deed — if the deed is silent, Connecticut law defaults to tenants in common under CGS §47-14a.
What granting language is required in Connecticut?
Connecticut uses statutory short form language under CGS §§47-36c and 47-36g. A quitclaim deed must contain the phrase "with QUITCLAIM COVENANTS" to invoke the statutory covenant against encumbrances made by the grantor. Our form includes this language automatically.
What is a legal description and where do I find it?
A legal description is the official identification of a parcel using metes and bounds, lot and block, or other survey references. You can find it on your existing deed, title insurance policy, or through your town assessor's office. A street address alone is not sufficient for a deed.
What to Bring When Recording Your Connecticut Quitclaim Deed
Before you go to the town clerk's office, make sure you have everything on this list to avoid delays.
- 1Completed deed signed by grantor before two witnesses and a notary public
- 2Form OP-236 (Connecticut Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return) — required on every deed, even at $0 consideration; bring both DRS copy and Town Clerk copy
- 3State conveyance tax payment: 0.75% on first $800,000 residential consideration; 1.25% above $800,000; check payable to Commissioner of Revenue Services
- 4Municipal conveyance tax payment: 0.25% to 0.50% depending on town; check payable to Town Clerk
- 5Recording fee: $70 first page + $5 each additional page
- 6Note: Connecticut records at the Town Clerk level, not county. File in the town where the property is located.
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