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Free Quit Claim Deed Form — Nevada
Use this free Nevada quit claim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, corporations, or trusts. Deeds are recorded with the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Nevada imposes a Real Property Transfer Tax of $1.95 per $500 of value in most counties. An Affidavit of Exemption may be filed if the transfer qualifies for an exemption.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Nevada
Nevada quit claim deeds are commonly used to transfer property between spouses in connection with marriage or divorce. Because Nevada is a community property state, both spouses generally need to sign when transferring marital property. Estate planning transfers into revocable living trusts are popular in Nevada given the state's relatively large retiree population. Real estate investors in Las Vegas, Reno, and other markets use quit claim deeds to move property into LLCs. Parent-to-child gifts and corrections of prior deed errors are also frequent uses.
Nevada Quit Claim Deed Form
Nevada Quit Claim Deed Form
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Nevada Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in Nevada, 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 Recorder in the county of the property
- ✓Real Property Transfer Tax: $1.95 per $500 of value (varies by county)
- ✓An Affidavit of Exemption may be filed for qualifying exempt transfers
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in Nevada
After the County Recorder records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. Recording times and fees vary by county. The Recorder updates the land records, and the county assessor uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership records. Nevada property taxes are assessed by county assessors and collected by county treasurers. The grantee should update their mailing address with the county assessor. The grantee is responsible for Nevada property taxes from the date of transfer.
Nevada Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada 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 Nevada.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in Nevada?
You file the deed with the County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Nevada has 17 counties, each with its own County Recorder. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in Nevada?
Yes. Nevada imposes a Real Property Transfer Tax of $1.95 per $500 of consideration in most counties (Churchill County and Washoe County have slightly different rates). Transfers with no consideration, such as gifts between family members and transfers from an individual to their own trust, may qualify for an exemption.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Nevada?
Yes. Family transfers are common in Nevada. Because Nevada is a community property state, both spouses must sign if the property is community property. Transfers with no consideration may qualify for a Real Property Transfer Tax exemption. Confirm the exemption with the County Recorder or a Nevada real estate attorney.
Do both spouses need to sign a quit claim deed in Nevada?
Nevada is a community property state. If the property was acquired during the marriage, 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 during the marriage), only that spouse needs to sign. When there is any uncertainty, having both spouses sign prevents title issues.
Are there exemptions to the Nevada Real Property Transfer Tax?
Nevada provides exemptions for transfers between spouses, transfers from an individual to their own revocable living trust, transfers between parents and children with no consideration, transfers to government entities, and other qualifying transactions. The exemption is claimed by filing an Affidavit of Exemption along with the deed at the time of recording.
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