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Free Quit Claim Deed Form — Virginia
Use this free Virginia quit claim deed form to transfer real property between individuals, family members, corporations, or trusts. Deeds are recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk in the city or county where the property is located. Virginia imposes a State Recordation Tax of $0.25 per $100 of value plus a Grantor Tax of $0.50 per $500 of value. A Land Book Addendum (Form TR-1) is typically required at recording.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Virginia
Virginia quit claim deeds are commonly used to transfer property between spouses in connection with divorce or marriage, to add a new owner to an existing title, and to gift property from parents to adult children. Estate planning transfers into revocable living trusts are widespread across the state, particularly in Northern Virginia and the Hampton Roads area. Real estate investors throughout Virginia use quit claim deeds to move property into LLCs. Correcting errors from previously recorded deeds and resolving title defects from old unreleased liens are also frequent uses.
Virginia Quit Claim Deed Form
Virginia Quit Claim Deed Form
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Virginia Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in Virginia, 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
- ✓Land Book Addendum (Form TR-1) typically required at recording
- ✓Must be recorded with the Circuit Court Clerk in the city or county of the property
- ✓State Recordation Tax: $0.25 per $100; Grantor Tax: $0.50 per $500
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in Virginia
After the Circuit Court Clerk records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. Recording times vary by jurisdiction. The Clerk updates the official land records. Virginia is an independent-city state, meaning that cities and counties are separate jurisdictions, so confirm you are filing with the correct Circuit Court Clerk's office. The local commissioner of the revenue or county assessor is notified of the transfer to update property tax records. The grantee is responsible for Virginia property taxes from the date of transfer.
Virginia Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia 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 Virginia.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in Virginia?
You file the deed with the Circuit Court Clerk in the city or county where the property is located. Virginia has 95 counties and 38 independent cities, each with its own Circuit Court Clerk. Because cities and counties are separate jurisdictions in Virginia, confirm the correct filing office for your property.
Are there transfer taxes in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia imposes a State Recordation Tax of $0.25 per $100 of consideration and a Grantor Tax of $0.50 per $500 of consideration. Some jurisdictions, including Northern Virginia localities, also impose a local recordation tax. Transfers between spouses and certain transfers with no consideration may be exempt from the Grantor Tax.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Virginia?
Yes. Family transfers are common in Virginia. Transfers between spouses may qualify for an exemption from the Grantor Tax. Confirm the exemption requirements with the Circuit Court Clerk or a Virginia real estate attorney.
What is the Grantor Tax in Virginia?
The Virginia Grantor Tax is a tax of $0.50 per $500 of consideration (or $1.00 per $1,000) imposed on the grantor at the time of recording. It is separate from the State Recordation Tax of $0.25 per $100 paid by the grantee. The Grantor Tax may be exempt for certain transfers, including transfers between spouses and transfers with no consideration. Both taxes are paid at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at the time of recording.
Are there exemptions to the Virginia recordation and Grantor taxes?
Virginia provides exemptions for transfers between spouses (the Grantor Tax is typically exempt), transfers with no consideration, transfers to government entities, and certain corporate reorganizations. The State Recordation Tax is generally not exempt for arm's-length transfers but may be reduced for transfers with nominal consideration. Confirm the applicable exemptions with the Circuit Court Clerk or a Virginia real estate attorney before filing.
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