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Connecticut Quitclaim Deed
PublicLegal-authored self-help deed form.
Provided for customers to complete with their own transaction information and submit to the proper local recording office. Recorder offices and state agencies may require separate supplemental forms, taxes, fees, or cover sheets, and requirements vary by jurisdiction and transaction. Review the product notes and confirm local recording requirements before relying on any completed deed.
What Is a Connecticut Quitclaim Deed?
A Connecticut quitclaim deed transfers the grantor's interest in Connecticut real estate with quitclaim covenants, without the warranty covenants used in a Connecticut warranty deed. It is commonly used for known-party, family, trust, divorce-related, entity, or title-clearing transfers when warranty protection is not being provided.
When to Use a Quitclaim Deed in Connecticut
- Transferring property between family members or former spouses when a quitclaim deed is appropriate.
- Moving real estate into or out of a trust or closely held entity, when appropriate.
- Clearing a title issue or updating ownership details when the parties understand the no-warranty nature of the transfer.
Connecticut Requirements for Quitclaim Deeds
- Signing and witnesses: Connecticut signing requires the grantor's signature, acknowledgment, and two witnesses for Connecticut signing. The notary or other acknowledging officer may serve as one of the witnesses.
- Recording: Record the deed with the Town Clerk of the Connecticut town or city where the property is located. Connecticut land records are town-based, not county-recorded.
- Conveyance tax: Connecticut generally has a graduated state conveyance tax plus a municipal conveyance tax collected at recording. Rates depend on property type, price tier, consideration, and town. The OP-236 conveyance-tax return and myCTREC workflow may be part of the recording process.
- Attorney-closing caveat: Connecticut is an attorney-closing state for many real estate closings, and attorney preparation of the deed is customary. This form is not a substitute for Connecticut attorney advice in a closing.
- No RON: Do not use remote online notarization for a Connecticut real-estate closing or deed execution unless a Connecticut attorney confirms otherwise. Use in-person acknowledgment before an authorized officer.
- Legal description: Use the full legal description from the current recorded deed, title commitment, survey, or other reliable title source. A street address alone is not enough.
Quitclaim Deed vs Warranty Deed in Connecticut
A Connecticut quitclaim deed does not provide the same warranty protection as a Connecticut warranty deed. A warranty deed uses Connecticut warranty covenants; a quitclaim deed is better suited to known-party or title-clearing transfers when the parties accept that no warranty-deed protection is being given.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who provides this deed form?
This is a PublicLegal-authored self-help deed form template for customers to complete with their own transaction information. It is not an official Connecticut Judiciary, Secretary of the State, or Town Clerk form.
How many witnesses does a Connecticut quitclaim deed need?
For Connecticut signing, the deed should be acknowledged and attested by two witnesses. The acknowledging officer, such as a notary, may be one of the two witnesses.
Where is a Connecticut deed recorded?
Record with the Town Clerk of the Connecticut town or city where the property is located. Connecticut does not use county recorders for land records.
Does Connecticut charge conveyance tax on a quitclaim deed?
Often yes, depending on the transaction and exemptions. Connecticut has graduated state conveyance tax rates and a municipal conveyance tax. Confirm the current rate, exemptions, OP-236, and myCTREC requirements with the Town Clerk, Connecticut attorney, title company, or tax professional.
Can I use remote online notarization for a Connecticut deed?
Do not use remote online notarization for a Connecticut real-estate closing or deed execution unless a Connecticut attorney confirms otherwise. In-person acknowledgment is the cautious recording path.
"What does ILRG guarantee?"
ILRG provides self-help deed forms and download support. PublicLegal-authored deed forms are provided for customers to complete with their own transaction information. Deed recording requirements, supplemental forms, transfer taxes, title-company practices, and legal suitability vary by jurisdiction and transaction. If you are not 100 percent satisfied after purchasing from us, contact us for a refund.