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Free New Hampshire Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free New Hampshire quit claim deed form to transfer property. Fill out the form, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with your county.
New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in New Hampshire, 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
- ✓Declaration of Consideration form required at recording
- ✓Must be recorded with the Registry of Deeds in the county of the property
- ✓Real Estate Transfer Tax: $0.75 per $100 of value (paid by each party, combined $1.50 per $100)
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in New Hampshire
After the Registry of Deeds records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. The Declaration of Consideration is forwarded to the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration for tax reporting purposes, and the grantee is responsible for property taxes from the date of transfer. Update your mailing address with the local assessor to receive future tax bills.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in New Hampshire
New Hampshire quit claim deeds are used most often to transfer property between spouses in connection with divorce or marriage, to gift property from parents to children, and to move real estate into revocable living trusts for estate planning. New Hampshire has a significant number of vacation and lakefront properties that are frequently transferred between family members. Real estate investors also use them to transfer property into LLCs.
New Hampshire Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in New Hampshire?
You file the deed with the Registry of Deeds in the county where the property is located. New Hampshire has 10 counties, each with its own Registry of Deeds. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in New Hampshire?
Yes. New Hampshire imposes a Real Estate Transfer Tax of $0.75 per $100 of consideration (or $7.50 per $1,000) on each of the grantor and the grantee, for a combined total of $1.50 per $100. Certain transfers, including gifts between family members and transfers with no consideration, may be exempt.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in New Hampshire?
Yes. Family transfers are common in New Hampshire. Transfers between spouses and transfers with no actual consideration may qualify for a Real Estate Transfer Tax exemption. Confirm the exemption requirements with the Registry of Deeds or a New Hampshire real estate attorney.
What is the Declaration of Consideration in New Hampshire?
The Declaration of Consideration (RETT form) is required to accompany every deed at the time of recording. It discloses the consideration paid for the transfer to the New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration for transfer tax purposes. If the transfer qualifies for an exemption, the exemption is noted on the Declaration. The form must be signed by both the grantor and the grantee.
Are there exemptions to the New Hampshire Real Estate Transfer Tax?
New Hampshire exempts from the transfer tax deeds between spouses where the transfer is solely for estate planning purposes, transfers with no consideration (provided the Declaration of Consideration reflects the exempt nature of the transfer), transfers to government entities, and certain other transactions. Confirm the exemption in advance with the Registry of Deeds or the New Hampshire Department of Revenue.
What to Bring When Recording Your New Hampshire Quitclaim Deed
Before you go to the recording office, make sure you have everything on this list to avoid delays.
- 1Executed deed (signed and notarized)
- 2Recording fee (paid to the Registry of Deeds)
- 3Declaration of Consideration — must be filed with the NH Department of Revenue Administration within 30 days of recording
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