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Free Quit Claim Deed Form — New York
Use this free New York quit claim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, corporations, or trusts. Deeds are recorded with the County Clerk in the county where the property is located. New York imposes a Real Estate Transfer Tax of 0.4% of consideration (state). A TP-584 (Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return) and RP-5217 (Real Property Transfer Report) must be filed at recording. New York City imposes additional local transfer taxes.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in New York
New York quit claim deeds are used most often to transfer property between spouses in connection with divorce or marriage, to add a family member to an existing title, and to transfer property from individuals into LLCs or other business entities. Estate planning transfers into revocable living trusts are common in New York given the state's estate tax and high property values. Parents gift homes and investment property to adult children. In New York City, quit claim deeds are commonly used to transfer cooperative apartments and condominiums between family members.
New York Quit Claim Deed Form
New York Quit Claim Deed Form
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New York Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in New York, 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
- ✓TP-584 (Transfer Tax Return) and RP-5217 (Transfer Report) required at recording
- ✓Must be recorded with the County Clerk in the county of the property
- ✓State Real Estate Transfer Tax: 0.4% of consideration; NYC adds additional local taxes
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in New York
After the County Clerk records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. Recording times and fees vary by county and by New York City borough. The RP-5217 is forwarded to the State Office of Real Property Tax Services, which uses it to maintain statewide property transfer data. The county or city assessor updates property tax ownership records. New York City property tax bills are managed by the NYC Department of Finance. The grantee should update their billing address with the appropriate taxing authority. The grantee is responsible for New York property taxes from the date of transfer.
New York Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in New York?
Yes. New York 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 York.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in New York?
You file the deed with the County Clerk in the county where the property is located. In New York City, each borough has its own office: Manhattan and the Bronx use the NYC Register, Brooklyn and Queens use the NYC Register, and Staten Island uses the Richmond County Clerk. Outside the city, each of New York's 57 counties has its own County Clerk. Recording fees vary by county.
Are there transfer taxes in New York?
Yes. New York State imposes a Real Estate Transfer Tax of 0.4% of the consideration. For residential sales above $1 million, an additional "mansion tax" of 1% applies. New York City imposes its own Real Property Transfer Tax on top of the state tax. For NYC property, the combined state and city transfer tax can range from approximately 1.4% to over 3% depending on the price and property type.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in New York?
Yes. Family transfers are among the most common uses of quit claim deeds in New York. Transfers between spouses and from a living person to their own trust may be eligible for the state transfer tax to be calculated at a nominal consideration rate. Confirm the applicable tax treatment with the County Clerk or a New York real estate attorney, particularly for NYC property.
What are the TP-584 and RP-5217 forms in New York?
The TP-584 (Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return, Credit Line Mortgage Certificate, and Certification of Exemption from the Payment of Estimated Personal Income Tax) is the state transfer tax return filed at the time of recording. The RP-5217 (Real Property Transfer Report) is a disclosure form filed with the deed that collects information about the transfer for the State Office of Real Property Tax Services. Both forms are required for every deed recording in New York. They are available from the county clerk's office and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Are there exemptions to the New York Real Estate Transfer Tax?
New York provides exemptions for transfers with no consideration (the tax is calculated on $0), transfers between spouses where no consideration is paid, transfers to a surviving joint tenant, transfers to government entities, and certain other transactions. The exemption must be noted on the TP-584 form filed at the time of recording. Consult a New York real estate attorney for guidance on NYC-specific transfer tax exemptions, which have separate rules.
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