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Free Quit Claim Deed Form — New Jersey
Use this free New Jersey quit claim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, corporations, or trusts. Deeds are recorded with the County Clerk or Register in the county where the property is located. New Jersey imposes a Realty Transfer Fee (RTF) on the grantor, calculated on a sliding scale based on the consideration amount. Certain transfers, including those between spouses and civil union partners, may be exempt.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in New Jersey
New Jersey quit claim deeds are used most often to transfer property between spouses following a divorce or to add a new spouse to an existing title after marriage. Given New Jersey's high property values, estate planning transfers into revocable living trusts are also common. Parents gift homes to adult children, and property owners move real estate into LLCs. Correcting errors from a prior deed and resolving title defects from old liens or unreleased mortgages are other frequent applications.
New Jersey Quit Claim Deed Form
New Jersey Quit Claim Deed Form
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New Jersey Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in New Jersey, 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 Clerk or Register in the county of the property
- ✓Realty Transfer Fee (RTF) due from grantor (sliding scale based on consideration)
- ✓Transfers between spouses, civil union partners, and certain family members may be exempt
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in New Jersey
After the County Clerk or Register records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. Recording times and fees vary by county. The county tax board is notified of the transfer so that property tax records can be updated. New Jersey property taxes are assessed by local municipal assessors. The grantee should notify the municipal tax collector of the change in ownership and their mailing address to ensure future property tax bills are correctly addressed. The grantee is responsible for New Jersey property taxes from the date of transfer.
New Jersey Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey 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 Jersey.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in New Jersey?
You file the deed with the County Clerk (most counties) or County Register (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, and Union counties) in the county where the property is located. New Jersey has 21 counties. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in New Jersey?
Yes. New Jersey imposes a Realty Transfer Fee (RTF) on the grantor. The fee is calculated on a sliding scale: approximately $2 per $500 on the first $150,000, with higher rates on amounts above $150,000. Certain transfers are exempt, including transfers between spouses or civil union partners, transfers from a parent to a child (and vice versa), and transfers with no consideration.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in New Jersey?
Yes. Transfers between spouses, civil union partners, and parents and children may be exempt from the Realty Transfer Fee. Confirm the exemption requirements with the County Clerk or a New Jersey real estate attorney. The RTF exemption claim must be made on the RTF form filed at the time of recording.
Are there exemptions to the New Jersey Realty Transfer Fee?
New Jersey provides RTF exemptions for transfers between spouses or civil union partners, transfers from a parent to a child and vice versa, transfers to government entities, transfers in connection with certain corporate reorganizations, deeds releasing a security interest, and others. Each exemption has specific requirements. Confirm eligibility with the County Clerk or a New Jersey real estate attorney.
What is a legal description and where do I find it in New Jersey?
A legal description is the formal identification of a parcel of real property. New Jersey uses metes and bounds descriptions for most residential and rural property, and lot and block numbers for properties in municipalities with official tax maps. You can find the legal description on your current deed, your title insurance commitment, or through the county clerk's or assessor's online records. A street address is not a valid legal description.
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