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Minnesota deed packet

Minnesota Quitclaim Deed

Transfer whatever interest you may have in Minnesota real estate — with no title warranties. Get the state-specific blank deed and step-by-step completion guidance as an instant download.

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Is this the right deed type? A quitclaim deed transfers only the interest the grantor may have, if any — it includes no title warranties.

Included documents

This download includes 2 documents in editable Word format. Complete them on your own computer, then print, sign, and record.

  • Minnesota Quitclaim Deed (blank form) Core deed document — the recordable instrument Word (.DOCX)
  • Deed completion and recording checklist Guidance — do not record Word (.DOCX)

Packet is delivered in Word format; no blank PDF is included.

How your Minnesota deed gets completed and recorded

A simple three-step workflow; the packet guides you through each one.

1

Prepare

Gather the current deed or title record and the exact legal description of the property before you start.

2

Execute

Complete the blank deed and follow the included state guidance for signing, acknowledgment, and related requirements.

3

Record

Confirm your county recorder's cover sheets, transfer forms, fees, and local practices, then submit the executed deed.

County-specific cover sheets, government transfer forms, filing fees, title examination, and legal advice are not included unless listed above.

Preview the Minnesota Quitclaim Deed

See page 1 of the actual blank form and review a plain-language outline of what appears on page 1. The complete formatted packet is delivered after checkout.

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About this Minnesota form

What Is a Minnesota Quitclaim Deed?

A Minnesota quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor currently has in Minnesota real estate, without deed warranties. It is commonly used for known-party, family, divorce-related, trust, entity, or title-clearing transfers when the parties understand that no warranty protection is being given.

When to Use a Quitclaim Deed in Minnesota

  • Transferring property between family members or former spouses when no deed warranty is intended.
  • Moving real estate into or out of a trust or closely held entity, when appropriate.
  • Clearing a title issue when a no-warranty quitclaim deed is the correct curative instrument.
  • Using a no-warranty deed where the parties know and accept the title-risk allocation.

Minnesota Requirements for Quitclaim Deeds

  • Signing: The grantor signs the deed. If the property is a married owner's Minnesota homestead, both spouses generally must sign the conveyance unless a statutory exception applies.
  • Notarization: Minnesota deeds must be acknowledged before a notary or other authorized officer before recording.
  • Witnesses: Minnesota does not require witnesses for ordinary quitclaim deeds recorded by acknowledgment.
  • Recording: Record the deed with the County Recorder for abstract property or the Registrar of Titles for registered (Torrens) property in the county where the property is located.
  • Deed Tax / eCRV: Minnesota deed tax generally applies to taxable consideration, with a minimum tax for low- or no-consideration transfers. Many transfers over $3,000 require an electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value (eCRV), unless an exemption applies.
  • Well Disclosure: If wells are present or previously disclosed, Minnesota well-disclosure requirements may apply unless a valid prior certificate is already on file and no changes are needed.
  • Required Details: Minnesota deeds generally need the drafter's name and address and the name and address of the person to receive property-tax statements.
  • Legal Description: Use the full legal description from a prior deed, title commitment, survey, or other reliable title source. A street address or parcel number alone is usually not enough.

Quitclaim Deed vs Warranty Deed in Minnesota

A quitclaim deed provides no deed warranties and is not the usual buyer-protection deed for an arm's-length sale. A Minnesota warranty deed provides statutory warranty covenants. Minnesota does not have a separate statutory grant-deed category; a “grant deed” label should not be assumed to provide a distinct Minnesota warranty category without reviewing the actual deed wording.

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.

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ILRG provides self-help deed forms and download support. Attorney-reviewed PublicLegal-authored deed forms are provided for you to complete with your 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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota Quitclaim Deed Forms

No. A Minnesota quitclaim deed transfers only whatever interest the grantor has, if any, without deed warranties.

No. Minnesota deeds recorded by acknowledgment require the grantor's signature and a notary or other authorized acknowledgment, not deed witnesses.

If the property is a married owner's Minnesota homestead, both spouses generally must sign the conveyance unless a statutory exception applies. This is a deed-validity issue that should be checked before recording.

The electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value is required for many Minnesota transfers over $3,000 unless an exemption applies. Minnesota well-disclosure rules may also require a certificate or a statement about wells on the property.

PublicLegal provides this self-help deed form template for customers to complete with their own transaction information. For transaction-specific legal, title, tax, or recording guidance, consult an attorney, title company, tax professional, or the local recording office.

No. A deed transfers title to real property. It does not release a borrower from an existing mortgage, remove liens, or replace lender consent, payoff, refinance, or assumption requirements.

A quitclaim deed transfers whatever right, title, or interest the grantor may have in the property, if any. It does not include warranties about ownership or title condition, so the grantee accepts the title risk.

Quitclaim deeds are commonly used between parties who already know each other — for example certain family transfers, moving property into a trust, or adding or removing a name — where everyone understands there are no title warranties. They are often not the first choice for an arm's-length sale.

The packet includes the blank state-specific deed in editable Word format plus a separate completion instructions and checklist document. A completed sample PDF may be offered as an optional add-on.

Recording offices review formatting, execution requirements such as notarization, and any required supplemental forms or fees, which vary by county. The included instructions cover the general process; confirm your county's current requirements before you record.