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Free New Jersey Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free New Jersey quitclaim deed form to transfer real property. Fill out the form online, download your deed, and have it notarized before recording with the county clerk or register of deeds in the county where the property is located.
New Jersey requires a notarized acknowledgment on every deed, a GIT/REP form for each grantor, and, depending on the transfer, an RTF-1 or RTF-1EE affidavit along with the Realty Transfer Fee at recording.
New Jersey Quitclaim Deed Form
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New Jersey Quitclaim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quitclaim deed in New Jersey, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing, signed by the grantor, and acknowledged before a notarial officer
- ✓A GIT/REP form (GIT/REP-1, -2, -3, -4, or -4A, as applicable) is required for each grantor or owner
- ✓Form RTF-1, in duplicate and notarized, is required when consideration is not fully stated, an exemption is claimed, the property is Class 4, or the transfer involves new construction
- ✓Form RTF-1EE, in duplicate and notarized, is additionally required for larger transactions and certain exemptions
- ✓The Realty Transfer Fee, and where applicable the Graduated Percent Fee, must be paid or exempted at recording
- ✓Municipality plus tax map block, lot, and qualifier, or a property account number, must identify the property
- ✓The county Document Summary Sheet, or its electronic synopsis, must accompany the deed at recording
- ✓Grantee complete mailing address must appear on the deed
- ✓A deed not in English must be accompanied by an English translation
- ✓A separate recording package and GIT/REP form is required for each county when a property crosses county lines
After You Record Your Deed in New Jersey
After the county clerk or register of deeds records your deed, the recorded instrument is returned to the address listed in the "Return To" block. Keep the recorded deed and your GIT/REP and RTF filings as primary evidence of the transfer. Update your homeowner's insurance and review any property tax exemptions that may need to be refiled under the new owner.
Common Uses for a Quitclaim Deed in New Jersey
Quitclaim deeds in New Jersey are commonly used to transfer property between family members, including as part of a divorce settlement or to add or remove a spouse from the title. New Jersey residents also use them to move property into a revocable living trust to avoid probate, to correct a name error on a prior recorded deed, or to transfer an interest between co-owners.
New Jersey Quitclaim Deed FAQ
Does a New Jersey quitclaim deed need to be notarized?
Yes. New Jersey requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notarial officer before the deed can be recorded. Online notarization is accepted in New Jersey, making it possible to complete this step remotely through a service like NotaryLive.
What is a GIT/REP form and do I need one?
A GIT/REP form documents the seller's New Jersey gross income tax withholding status or exemption for the transfer. New Jersey requires a GIT/REP form (GIT/REP-1, GIT/REP-2, GIT/REP-3, GIT/REP-4, or GIT/REP-4A, depending on the seller's circumstances) for each grantor or owner named on the deed. If a representative signs GIT/REP-3 on the seller's behalf, a power of attorney recorded previously or simultaneously with the deed, or a seller-signed letter of authority, must also be attached.
What are Form RTF-1 and Form RTF-1EE?
Form RTF-1 is the Affidavit of Consideration for Use by Sellers, required in duplicate and notarized when consideration is not fully stated, an exemption from the Realty Transfer Fee is claimed, the property is classified Class 4, or the transfer involves new construction. Form RTF-1EE is the Affidavit of Consideration for Use by Buyers, required in duplicate and notarized when consideration exceeds $1,000,000, the applicable Class 4A equalized value exceeds $1,000,000, or a Graduated Percent Fee exemption is claimed. Neither form is generated by this tool; they are separate filings you complete and bring to recording.
Where do I record a quitclaim deed in New Jersey?
Deeds are recorded with the county clerk or register of deeds in the county where the property is located, depending on the county. If the property extends into more than one county, a separate recording package and GIT/REP form is required for each county. Consult a statewide directory of New Jersey county clerks and registers of deeds for the office serving your county.
What is the Realty Transfer Fee?
The Realty Transfer Fee is New Jersey's recording-time fee on real property transfers, paid to the county at recording unless a documented exemption applies. Larger transactions may also owe the additional Graduated Percent Fee. Include the required RTF-1 or RTF-1EE affidavit with your recording package when either applies.
What tax map information does a New Jersey deed need?
The deed should identify the municipality along with the property's tax map block, lot, and qualifier, or its property account number. If no block, lot, qualifier, or account number has been assigned to the property, the deed states that directly instead. If only part of an identified parcel is being conveyed, the deed notes that the transfer covers part of the parcel.
Does a New Jersey quitclaim deed convey warranty of title?
No. A New Jersey quitclaim deed conveys only whatever interest the grantor currently holds in the property, with no warranty of clear title. This makes quitclaim deeds appropriate for transfers between family members, correction deeds, and similar situations where the parties already know and trust each other.
What if the deed is not in English?
A deed that is not in English must be accompanied by an English translation at recording. Confirm the county clerk or register of deeds' current translation and certification requirements before filing.
What to Do Before Recording Your New Jersey Quitclaim Deed
New Jersey applies the same recording requirements statewide across all 21 counties. Confirm you have everything on this list before filing.
BEFORE YOU RECORD
A GIT/REP form (GIT/REP-1, GIT/REP-2, GIT/REP-3, GIT/REP-4, or GIT/REP-4A, as applicable) is required for each grantor or owner. If a representative signs GIT/REP-3 on the seller's behalf, a power of attorney recorded previously or simultaneously with the deed, or a seller-signed letter of authority, must be attached. Form RTF-1, completed in duplicate and notarized, is required when consideration is not fully stated, an exemption is claimed, the property is Class 4, or the transfer involves new construction. Form RTF-1EE, completed in duplicate and notarized, is additionally required when consideration exceeds $1,000,000, the applicable Class 4A equalized value exceeds $1,000,000, or a Graduated Percent Fee exemption is claimed. The Realty Transfer Fee and, where applicable, the Graduated Percent Fee must be paid at recording, or a documented exemption provided in their place. Include the county Document Summary Sheet or its electronic synopsis with the recording package; recording without one adds a $20 indexing fee. County recording fees must be paid using that county's approved payment method. If the property extends into more than one county, prepare a separate recording package and GIT/REP form for each county. If the deed was notarized outside New Jersey, confirm the acknowledgment complies with New Jersey's out-of-state acknowledgment requirements before recording. A deed that is not in English must be accompanied by an English translation. Recording offices, fees, and submission procedures are set by each county; consult a single statewide directory of New Jersey county clerks and registers of deeds for the office serving the property's county, rather than a list of individual county links.
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