Solana Beach Notary - Notary Services Quitclaim deeds notarize quitclaim

Alright, so picture this: you've got a piece of property—maybe a house or some land—and you want to transfer it to someone else. One way to do that is through something called a quitclaim deed.

A quitclaim deed is kind of like saying, "Hey, whatever ownership or interest I have in this property, I'm giving it to you." It's a quick and simple way to transfer property, but there's a catch: it doesn't come with any guarantees.  

People often use quitclaim deeds between family members, like when parents want to give a property to their kids, or between divorcing spouses who need to sort out who gets what. It's fast and straightforward because there aren't a bunch of warranties and promises involved.  But remember, because it's so bare-bones, it's not the deed you'd use for buying property from a stranger. For that, you'd want a warranty deed, which offers more protection and assurances that the title is clean and clear.

So, in a nutshell, a quitclaim deed is a quick way to transfer property without making any promises about the title. It's super useful in the right situations, but it's important to know what you're getting into!

Quitclaim deed transfers are ideal for:

• Transferring property interest between family members, such as a parent to a child
• Transferring property between married persons, as is the case when one party brings property into the marriage
• Transferring property in the event of divorcing spouses, where one ex-spouse is relinquishing their property ownership and the other ex-spouse will remain in the home
• Transferring ownership of property from personal ownership to a living trust during an estate plan
• Fixing any errors on existing titles, such as typos

If you need help doing a quitclaim deed, I can help you and make sure it is done properly!  The cost is  $150 per deed and I personally take your deed to the San Diego County Recorders office.