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Free Nevada Quitclaim Deed Form

Use this free Nevada quitclaim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, LLCs, or trusts. Fill out the form online, download your deed, and have it notarized before taking it to the county recorder.

Nevada requires a blank 3 inch by 3 inch recorder's space on page 1, a Declaration of Value filed alongside the deed at recording, and a stated source for any metes-and-bounds legal description (NRS 111.312).

Nevada Quitclaim Deed Form

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Nevada Quitclaim Deed Requirements

Before recording a quitclaim deed in Nevada, make sure the document meets these requirements:

  • ✓Deed must be in writing, on letter-size paper, one-sided, with black text at least 10pt (NRS 247.110(3))
  • ✓Grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public
  • ✓The Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) and a blank 3 inch by 3 inch space reserved for the recorder are required on page 1 (NRS 111.312(1)(b), 247.110(3)(c))
  • ✓Deed must name the return-document-to and mail-tax-statements-to recipients, each with a mailing address (NRS 111.312(3))
  • ✓Full legal description is required, with the APN identified alongside it (NRS 111.312(4))
  • ✓A metes-and-bounds description must state either who newly prepared it or the prior recorded document it matches (NRS 111.312(5), (6))
  • ✓A Declaration of Value form must accompany the deed at recording, signed under penalty of perjury (NRS 375.060)
  • ✓Real Property Transfer Tax is due at recording unless an NRS 375.090 exemption applies
  • ✓If the property is community property, the non-titled spouse joins as a signer with their own acknowledgment (NRS 123.230(3))
  • ✓If an attorney-in-fact signs, the recorded power of attorney must authorize the conveyance (NRS 162A.480(2), 247.120(1)(a))
  • ✓Deed is recorded with the county recorder where the property is located (NRS 247.200)

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. The county assessor uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership records, and the grantee is responsible for Nevada property taxes from the date of transfer. If a homestead was recorded on the property, remember that the deed alone does not abandon it, a separate recorded declaration of abandonment may be required (NRS 115.040(2)).

Common Uses for a Quitclaim Deed in Nevada

Nevada quitclaim 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, and real estate investors use them to move property into LLCs.

Nevada Quitclaim Deed FAQ

Does a quitclaim 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.

What is the blank space in the upper right corner of the deed for?

NRS 247.110(3)(c) requires a blank 3 inch by 3 inch space reserved for the county recorder's stamp on the first page. Our form leaves this space completely empty, with the Assessor's Parcel Number printed to its left.

What is the Declaration of Value and do I need one?

Yes. Every deed recorded in Nevada must be accompanied by a Declaration of Value form, signed under penalty of perjury by the grantor, grantee, or an authorized agent (NRS 375.060, NAC 375.180). Any claimed transfer tax exemption is explained on that form, not on the deed itself.

Is there a transfer tax in Nevada?

Yes. Real Property Transfer Tax is due at recording unless an exemption under NRS 375.090 applies, such as a transfer to or from a trust made without consideration. The exemption is claimed on the Declaration of Value.

Do both spouses need to sign a quitclaim deed in Nevada?

If the property is community property, both spouses must sign. Our form lets the non-titled spouse join as a full signer with their own signature block and acknowledgment, separate from the grantor (NRS 123.230(3)).

Can an LLC, trustee, or attorney-in-fact sign as grantor?

Yes. Our Nevada form supports an LLC grantor signing through a member or manager, a trustee grantor identified along with the trust name and date, and an attorney-in-fact grantor acting under a power of attorney, which must itself be recorded (NRS 162A.480(2), 247.120(1)(a)).

Where do I record a quitclaim deed in Nevada?

You file the deed with the county recorder in the county where the property is located (NRS 247.200). Nevada has 16 counties plus Carson City, an independent consolidated municipality that acts as its own recording jurisdiction.

What to Bring When Recording Your Nevada Quitclaim Deed

Before you go to the recording office, make sure you have everything on this list to avoid delays.

  • 1A Declaration of Value form (current Nevada Department of Taxation form) must accompany the deed and be signed under penalty of perjury by the grantor, grantee, or an authorized agent (NRS 375.060, NAC 375.180).
  • 2Real Property Transfer Tax is due at recording unless an NRS 375.090 exemption applies. Any claimed exemption is identified and explained on the Declaration of Value, not on the deed.
  • 3A transfer to or from a trust without consideration may qualify for the NRS 375.090(7) exemption. The exemption requires that the transfer be without consideration and that a certificate of trust be presented at the time of transfer. The certificate alone does not create the exemption.
  • 4If an attorney-in-fact signs, the power of attorney authorizing the real property conveyance must be recorded (NRS 162A.480(2), 247.120(1)(a)).
  • 5Record with the county recorder where the property is situated (NRS 247.200).
  • 6If a homestead has been recorded on the property, the deed alone may not abandon it; a separate recorded declaration of abandonment may be required (NRS 115.040(2)). Consult counsel or a title company before relying on the deed alone to abandon a recorded homestead.

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