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Free Tennessee Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free Tennessee quit claim deed form to transfer property. Fill out the form, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with your county.
Tennessee 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.
Tennessee Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in Tennessee, make sure the document meets these requirements:
- ✓Deed must be in writing and signed by the grantor(s)
- ✓Grantor's signature must be notarized AND attested by two witnesses
- ✓Property must be identified by its legal description
- ✓Deed must name the grantor(s) and grantee(s) by full legal name
- ✓Preparer's name must appear on the deed
- ✓Must be recorded with the Register of Deeds in the county of the property
- ✓Recordation Tax: $0.37 per $100 of value
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in Tennessee
After the Register of Deeds records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. The county assessor is notified of the transfer so that property tax records are updated, and the grantee is responsible for Tennessee property taxes from the date of transfer. Update your mailing address with the county trustee to receive future tax bills.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Tennessee
Tennessee quit claim deeds are used most often in divorce settlements, where one spouse signs over their interest in a shared home to the other, and to add a new spouse to a property title after marriage. Estate planning transfers into revocable living trusts are common throughout Tennessee. Parents gift residential and agricultural property to adult children, and real estate investors move property into LLCs.
Tennessee Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee requires the grantor's signature to be both notarized and witnessed by two adults. All parties must be present at the same time when the grantor signs. Online notarization through a service like NotaryLive can coordinate the notarization, but two in-person witnesses are still required at the time of signing.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in Tennessee?
You file the deed with the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. Tennessee has 95 counties, each with its own Register of Deeds. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee imposes a Recordation Tax of $0.37 per $100 of the consideration or value conveyed. The tax is paid at the time of recording. Transfers between spouses and other transfers with no monetary consideration may be exempt from the Recordation Tax.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Tennessee?
Yes. Family transfers are common in Tennessee. Transfers between spouses and transfers with no monetary consideration may be exempt from the Recordation Tax. Confirm the exemption with the Register of Deeds or a Tennessee real estate attorney before filing.
Who can serve as a witness for a quit claim deed in Tennessee?
A witness must be an adult who is not a party to the deed. The notary public cannot also serve as one of the two required witnesses. Both witnesses must observe the grantor sign the deed in person and sign it themselves in the grantor's presence. Family members of the grantor or grantee can generally serve as witnesses.
Are there exemptions to the Tennessee Recordation Tax?
Tennessee exempts from the Recordation Tax transfers between spouses (with no consideration beyond the assumption of a mortgage), transfers from an individual to their own revocable trust, transfers to government entities, and certain other transactions. The exemption must be noted on the deed and the Tennessee Real Estate Transfers form submitted to the Register of Deeds at the time of recording.
What to Bring When Recording Your Tennessee 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)
- 2Transfer tax payment (if applicable)
- 3Recording fee (paid to the Register of Deeds)
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