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Free Idaho Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free Idaho quit claim deed form to transfer property. Fill out the form, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with your county.
Idaho Quit Claim 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.
Idaho Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in Idaho, 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
- ✓Grantee's mailing address must appear on the deed
- ✓Must be recorded with the County Recorder in the county of the property
- ✓No state real estate transfer tax in Idaho
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in Idaho
After the County Recorder processes your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated return address. The county assessor uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership information, and the grantee is responsible for property taxes from the date of transfer. Idaho has no state transfer tax, so the only cost at recording is the filing fee.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Idaho
Idaho quit claim deeds are most commonly used to transfer property between spouses as part of a divorce settlement or to add a new spouse to an existing title. Because Idaho is a community property state, both spouses generally need to sign when transferring marital property. Transferring real estate into a revocable living trust and gifting property from parents to adult children are also frequent uses.
Idaho Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Idaho?
Yes. Idaho 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 Idaho.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in Idaho?
You file the deed with the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Idaho has 44 counties, each with its own recorder's office. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in Idaho?
No. Idaho does not impose a state real estate transfer tax. You will pay a recording fee to the County Recorder when filing your deed, but there is no documentary stamp tax or excise tax on the transfer of real property in Idaho.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Idaho?
Yes. Family transfers are straightforward in Idaho because there is no transfer tax. Common uses include parent-to-child gifts, transfers between spouses following divorce, and transfers into revocable living trusts. If the property is community property, both spouses must sign for the transfer to be valid.
Do both spouses need to sign a quit claim deed in Idaho?
Idaho is a community property state. If the property was acquired during the marriage, it is generally community property and both spouses must sign the deed for the transfer to be valid. If the property is one spouse's separate property (owned before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance), only that spouse needs to sign. When there is any uncertainty, having both spouses sign is the safest approach.
What is a legal description and where do I find it in Idaho?
A legal description is the official identification of a parcel of real estate used in all recorded documents. In Idaho, subdivision property is described by lot and block number within a recorded plat. Rural and agricultural land uses a government survey description (township, range, and section). You can find the legal description on your existing deed, your title insurance commitment, or through the county recorder's online search tool. A street address is not a valid legal description for a deed in Idaho.
What to Bring When Recording Your Idaho Quitclaim Deed
Before you go to the recording office, make sure you have everything on this list to avoid delays.
- 1Completed, signed, and notarized deed
- 2Recording fee varies by county — confirm with your county recorder before filing
- 3File with the county recorder in the county where the property is located
- 4No state transfer tax required
- 5If property is community property or homestead and grantor is married, both spouses must sign
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