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Free Quit Claim Deed Form — Oregon
Use this free Oregon quit claim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, corporations, or trusts. Deeds are recorded with the County Clerk or Recorder in the county where the property is located. Oregon has no state real estate transfer tax. A completed face sheet is required on all recorded documents.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Oregon
Oregon quit claim deeds are used most often to transfer property between spouses in connection with marriage or divorce, to gift real estate from parents to children, and to move property into revocable living trusts for estate planning. Oregon's real estate market in Portland and other urban centers drives a significant number of LLC-based property transfers by investors and business owners. Rural and timber land transfers between family members are common. Correcting errors in previously recorded deeds is another frequent use.
Oregon Quit Claim Deed Form
Oregon Quit Claim Deed Form
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Oregon Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in Oregon, 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
- ✓A completed face sheet is required on all recorded documents
- ✓Must be recorded with the County Clerk or Recorder in the county of the property
- ✓No state real estate transfer tax in Oregon
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in Oregon
After the County Clerk or Recorder records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. Recording times and fees vary by county. The Recorder updates the official land records, and the county assessor uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership. Oregon property taxes are assessed by county assessors and collected by county tax collectors. The grantee should confirm their mailing address with the county assessor. The grantee is responsible for Oregon property taxes from the date of transfer.
Oregon Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon 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 Oregon.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in Oregon?
You file the deed with the County Clerk or County Recorder in the county where the property is located. Oregon has 36 counties, each with its own recording office. Recording fees vary by county and are typically based on the number of pages.
Is there a transfer tax in Oregon?
No state real estate transfer tax applies in Oregon. However, Washington County and Clackamas County impose local real estate transfer taxes. If your property is in either of those counties, confirm the current local tax rate with the county recorder before filing.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Oregon?
Yes. Family transfers are common in Oregon and are inexpensive because there is no state transfer tax. If the property is in Washington County or Clackamas County, confirm whether a local transfer tax applies. The only cost in most counties is the recording fee.
What is a legal description and where do I find it in Oregon?
A legal description in Oregon is typically a government survey description (township, range, and section) for rural property, or a lot and block reference for platted subdivision property. Portland and metro-area properties often use tax lot identifiers in addition to the formal legal description. You can find the legal description on your current deed, your title insurance commitment, or through the county recorder's public records portal.
What happens after I record my quit claim deed in Oregon?
After the County Recorder processes your deed, the original is returned to the grantee. The land records are updated, and the county assessor is notified of the ownership change to update property tax records. Oregon property taxes are assessed as of January 1 of each year. If the transfer occurs during the year, the grantee should coordinate with the grantor or the county tax collector regarding responsibility for the current year's taxes. Notify the county assessor of the new mailing address for future tax statements.
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