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Free Florida Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free Florida quitclaim deed form to transfer real property. Fill out the form online, download your deed, and have it notarized before recording with your county Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Florida requires two witnesses and a notary acknowledgment on every deed (§ 695.26). If the property is the grantor's homestead, the grantor's spouse must also sign or the conveyance is void. Miami-Dade County has different documentary stamp tax rates than the rest of the state.
Florida Quitclaim Deed Form
Your deed needs to be notarized before recording
All quit claim deeds must be notarized to be legally valid. Notarize online from your phone or computer — no travel required, available 24/7.
Florida Quitclaim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quitclaim deed in Florida, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor (§ 689.01)
- ✓Two witnesses must be present and sign the deed — Florida requires TWO witnesses, not one (§ 695.26(1))
- ✓Each witness must provide their printed name and address on the deed face (§ 695.26(1)(e))
- ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public (§ 695.03)
- ✓A 3"×3" blank space is required in the top right corner of page 1 for the clerk's recording stamp (§ 695.26(1)(e))
- ✓Preparer name and address must appear on the deed (§ 695.26(1)(b))
- ✓Grantor and grantee mailing addresses are required (§ 695.26(1)(a), (f))
- ✓Parcel ID (folio number) should appear on the deed face — a blank line is required per § 689.025 even if unknown
- ✓Full legal description of the property must be included
- ✓Consideration amount must appear on the deed — drives documentary stamp tax calculation (§ 201.02)
- ✓If property is the grantor's homestead, the grantor's spouse must also sign — omission renders the deed void (§ 689.111; Art. X §4(c), Fla. Const.)
- ✓Documentary stamp tax: $0.70 per $100 of consideration in all counties except Miami-Dade (§ 201.02)
- ✓Miami-Dade County: $0.60 per $100 base rate + $0.45 per $100 surtax; surtax does not apply to single-family dwelling transfers
- ✓Recording fee: $10.00 first page + $8.50 each additional page
- ✓Return address must appear on the deed — the clerk returns the recorded instrument to this address
After You Record Your Deed in Florida
After the Clerk of the Circuit Court records your deed, the original is returned to the address listed on the deed. The county property appraiser is notified and updates ownership records. Keep the recorded deed as your primary evidence of title. Retain your documentary stamp tax receipt as proof of payment. Update your homeowner's insurance and, if applicable, file for the homestead exemption with the county property appraiser.
Common Uses for a Quitclaim Deed in Florida
Quitclaim deeds in Florida are commonly used to transfer property between family members, including as part of a divorce settlement or to add or remove a spouse from the title. Florida residents also use them to move property into a revocable living trust to avoid probate, to correct a name error on a prior recorded deed, or to transfer an interest between co-owners. Transfers of homestead property require special attention — the grantor's spouse must sign even if they have no ownership interest.
Florida Quitclaim Deed FAQ
Does a Florida quitclaim deed need to be notarized?
Yes. Florida requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the deed can be recorded (§ 695.03). Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive is accepted in Florida — Florida was one of the first states to authorize remote online notarization (§ 117.265).
Does a Florida quitclaim deed require witnesses?
Yes. Florida requires TWO witnesses to a deed — more than most states (§ 695.26(1)). Each witness must sign and provide their printed name and address on the deed face. The witnesses must be physically present when the grantor signs. This is a strict requirement; a deed with only one witness or no witness printed names/addresses may be rejected at recording.
What is Florida homestead and why does it matter for a deed?
Florida homestead is a constitutional protection for a primary residence (Art. X §4, Fla. Const.). If the property being conveyed is the grantor's homestead, the grantor's spouse must also sign the deed and a notary must acknowledge the spouse's signature. Failure to obtain the spouse's signature renders the deed void, not just voidable — meaning the title transfer does not occur at all (§ 689.111).
Where do I record a quitclaim deed in Florida?
Florida deeds are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the property is located. Each of Florida's 67 counties has its own clerk's office. Most accept deeds in person or by mail; many offer e-recording. You must pay documentary stamp tax and the per-page recording fee at the time of recording.
What is the Florida documentary stamp tax?
Florida documentary stamp tax on deeds is $0.70 per $100 (or fraction thereof) of consideration in all counties except Miami-Dade. The minimum tax is $0.70. Importantly, any existing mortgage or lien balance assumed by the grantee also counts as taxable consideration. If the transfer is exempt, cite the specific Florida statute on the deed face or in an accompanying affidavit.
What are the Miami-Dade documentary stamp tax rates?
Miami-Dade County has different rates: $0.60 per $100 base rate PLUS a $0.45 per $100 surtax. The surtax does not apply to transfers of a single-family dwelling when the buyer intends to use it as their primary residence. Confirm current rates and exemptions with the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts before recording, as rates can change.
What is the Parcel ID / Folio Number and where do I find it?
The Parcel ID (also called folio number or property ID) is a unique identifier for the property in the county property appraiser's records. Florida Statute § 689.025 requires a blank line on the deed face for the parcel ID even if you don't know it. You can find the parcel ID on your property tax bill, your county property appraiser's website, or your existing deed.
What vesting options are available for multiple grantees?
Florida 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 — Florida law defaults to tenants in common if the deed is silent (§ 689.15). Our form prompts for vesting selection whenever two or more grantees are added.
What to Bring When Recording Your Florida Quitclaim Deed
Before you go to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, confirm you have everything on this list.
All Counties
- 1Completed deed signed by grantor before two witnesses and a notary public
- 2Both witnesses must have signed, with their printed names and addresses on the deed face
- 3Documentary stamp tax payment: $0.70 per $100 (or fraction thereof) of consideration; minimum $0.70; existing mortgage balance counts as consideration
- 4Recording fee: $10.00 first page + $8.50 each additional page
- 5If transfer is exempt from documentary stamp tax: state exemption basis on deed face or in accompanying affidavit citing specific Florida statute
- 6If property is homestead: spouse signature and separate notary acknowledgment required
Miami-Dade County — Different Documentary Stamp Tax Rates
- 1Documentary stamp tax: $0.60 per $100 base rate + $0.45 per $100 surtax
- 2Surtax does not apply to transfers of a single-family dwelling only — confirm eligibility with Miami-Dade Clerk before recording
- 3Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts: 22 NW 1st Street, Suite 1700, Miami, FL 33128
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