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Free Quit Claim Deed Form — Georgia

Use this free Georgia quit claim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, corporations, or trusts. Deeds are recorded with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property is located. Georgia requires two witnesses, one of whom may be the notary public. A Real Estate Transfer Tax of $1.00 per $1,000 of value is due at recording.

Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Georgia

In Georgia, quit claim deeds are most often used to transfer property between spouses during or after a divorce, to add a new spouse to a title after marriage, and to gift property from parents to children. Estate planning transfers into revocable living trusts are common across the state, helping owners avoid the Georgia probate process. Real estate investors use quit claim deeds to move property into LLCs. Correcting a prior deed with an error in the grantor's or grantee's name or in the legal description is another frequent use.

Georgia Quit Claim Deed Form

Georgia Quit Claim Deed Form

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Georgia Quit Claim Deed Requirements

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

  • ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s)
  • ✓Grantor's signature must be notarized AND attested by two witnesses (one may be the notary)
  • ✓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 Clerk of Superior Court in the county of the property
  • ✓Real Estate Transfer Tax: $1.00 per $1,000 of value
  • ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing

After You Record Your Deed in Georgia

After the Clerk of Superior Court records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated return address. Recording times and fees vary by county. The Superior Court Clerk updates the land records, and the county Tax Commissioner uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership. The grantee should verify that future property tax bills will be sent to the correct address. The grantee is responsible for property taxes from the date of transfer.

Georgia Quit Claim Deed FAQ

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

Yes. Georgia requires the grantor's signature to be attested by two witnesses and acknowledged before a notary public. Georgia uniquely allows the notary to serve as one of the two required witnesses, so in practice you need the notary plus one additional witness. Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive can coordinate the notarization, but one in-person witness beyond the notary is still required.

Where do I record a quit claim deed in Georgia?

You file the deed with the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the property is located. Georgia has 159 counties, each with its own Superior Court Clerk. Recording fees vary by county.

Is there a transfer tax in Georgia?

Yes. Georgia imposes a Real Estate Transfer Tax of $1.00 per $1,000 of the consideration or fair market value (whichever is greater) at the time of recording. Certain transfers are exempt, including transfers between spouses, transfers to a government entity, and certain court-ordered transfers.

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

Yes. Transfers between family members are common in Georgia. Transfers between spouses are exempt from the Real Estate Transfer Tax. Other family transfers may still be subject to the tax unless a specific statutory exemption applies. Confirm the tax treatment with the Superior Court Clerk or a Georgia real estate attorney.

Who can serve as a witness for a quit claim deed in Georgia?

A witness must be an adult who is not a party to the deed. The notary public may serve as one of the two required witnesses under Georgia law. The second witness must observe the signing in person. Family members can generally serve as the non-notary witness. Both witnesses sign the deed in the grantor's presence.

Are there exemptions to the Georgia Real Estate Transfer Tax?

Georgia provides exemptions for transfers between spouses with no consideration, deeds made pursuant to a will or by intestate succession, transfers to government entities, deeds securing a debt or modifying a security deed, and certain other transactions. The exemption must be claimed on the PT-61 Real Estate Transfer Tax Declaration form, which is filed along with the deed.

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