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Free Wyoming Quitclaim Deed Form
Use this free Wyoming quit claim deed form to transfer property. Fill out the form, download your deed, and notarize it before recording with your county.
Wyoming 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.
Wyoming Quit Claim Deed Requirements
Before recording a quit claim deed in Wyoming, 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
- ✓Must be recorded with the County Clerk in the county of the property
- ✓No state real estate transfer tax in Wyoming
- ✓Recording fees are paid at time of filing
After You Record Your Deed in Wyoming
After the County Clerk records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee or the designated address. The county assessor uses the recorded deed to update property tax ownership records, and because Wyoming has no transfer tax, the only cost at recording is the filing fee. The grantee is responsible for Wyoming property taxes from the date of transfer and should update their mailing address with the county assessor.
Common Uses for a Quit Claim Deed in Wyoming
Wyoming quit claim deeds are most often used to transfer property between family members, including transfers between spouses following divorce or marriage, and transfers of ranch land and rural property between generations. Wyoming's favorable trust and asset protection laws attract property owners who transfer real estate into Wyoming trusts or LLCs. Parents also gift residential and agricultural property to adult children.
Wyoming Quit Claim Deed FAQ
Does a quit claim deed need to be notarized in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming 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 Wyoming.
Where do I record a quit claim deed in Wyoming?
You file the deed with the County Clerk in the county where the property is located. Wyoming has 23 counties, each with its own County Clerk. Recording fees vary by county.
Is there a transfer tax in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming does not impose a state real estate transfer tax. The only cost at recording is the county filing fee. Wyoming is one of the least expensive states in which to record a real estate deed.
Can I use a quit claim deed to transfer property to a family member in Wyoming?
Yes. Family transfers are straightforward in Wyoming because there is no transfer tax. Common uses include parent-to-child gifts, transfers between spouses following divorce, and transfers into revocable living trusts or Wyoming-specific asset protection trusts. The recording fee is the only cost beyond deed preparation.
What is a legal description and where do I find it in Wyoming?
A legal description in Wyoming is typically a government survey description using township, range, and section for agricultural and rural land, or a lot and block description for platted subdivision property. You can find the legal description on your existing deed, your title insurance commitment, or through the county clerk's or assessor's records. A street address or post office box is not a valid legal description.
What happens after I record my quit claim deed in Wyoming?
After the County Clerk records your deed, the original is returned to the grantee. The official land records are updated, and the county assessor is notified to update property tax ownership. Wyoming property taxes are collected semi-annually by county treasurers. The grantee should update their mailing address with the county assessor and treasurer to receive future tax bills. Keep the recorded deed in a secure location as it is your primary evidence of ownership.
What to Bring When Recording Your Wyoming 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)
- 2Statement of Consideration (required with deed)
- 3Recording fee (paid to the County Clerk)
- 4No state transfer tax — Wyoming is one of the simplest states for recording
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