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Missouri deed packet

Missouri Quitclaim Deed

A Missouri quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor may have, if any, without title warranties. Download the editable Word deed and step-by-step completion and recording checklist.

  • Updated August 2026
  • Attorney-reviewed
  • Recording guidance included
  • Editable Word format
  • PublicLegal since 1995
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

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.

  • Missouri 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 of the deed is included.

How your Missouri 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.

This packet contains a PublicLegal-authored Missouri deed, not a county-issued form. Record the completed deed with the Recorder of Deeds. County, city, or town cover sheets, transfer or tax forms, fees, and filing procedures may apply. Only the documents listed under Included documents are included.
Missouri recording note. Record with the County Recorder of Deeds where the land lies, or with the Recorder of Deeds of the City of St. Louis if the land lies there. Missouri has no state real-estate transfer tax. Jackson County, St. Louis County, and some other counties may require local value paperwork, which is not included. Ordinary acknowledged deeds need no witnesses. A homestead conveyance by one spouse alone is null and void (RSMo § 513.475.2). If title is held as tenants by the entirety, both spouses must sign as grantors. A Missouri warranty deed warrants and defends against all persons and is not a statutory grant-bargain-and-sell deed. A Missouri quitclaim carries no warranty and does not pass after-acquired title.

Preview the Missouri 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 Missouri form

What Is a Missouri Quitclaim Deed?

A Missouri quitclaim deed transfers whatever right, title, or interest the grantor has in Missouri real estate at delivery, without deed warranties. It does not pass after-acquired title and is commonly used for known-party transfers where no warranty protection is intended.

When to Use a Quitclaim Deed in Missouri

  • 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.

Missouri Recording Notes

  • Signing: The grantor signs the deed. If the property is a married person's homestead, both spouses generally must join a deed, mortgage, or other encumbrance.
  • Notarization: The grantor's signature must be acknowledged before a notary or other authorized officer before recording.
  • Witnesses: Missouri does not require witnesses for an ordinary notarized deed.
  • Recording: Record the deed with the County Recorder of Deeds in the Missouri county where the property is located. The City of St. Louis is its own recording jurisdiction.
  • Grantee Mailing Address: Missouri recording rules generally require the mailing address of one grantee on the deed.
  • Transfer Tax / Fees: Missouri has no state real estate transfer tax and no nonresident-seller real-estate withholding at closing. County recording fees still apply.
  • Legal Description: Use the complete legal description from a prior deed, title commitment, survey, or other reliable title source. A street address or parcel number alone is not enough.
  • Manufactured Homes / Mortgages: A deed of land conveys an affixed manufactured home as real property, but an unaffixed manufactured home may require title or affixation steps. A deed does not release a mortgage, deed of trust, borrower obligation, or lien.

Quitclaim Deed vs Other Missouri Deeds

A Missouri quitclaim deed provides no deed warranties and does not pass after-acquired title. For many ordinary buyer-seller transactions, a Missouri warranty deed is the more customary starting point. Missouri also has a valid statutory grant deed category, but that deed carries limited covenants and is not a no-warranty 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.

100% satisfaction guarantee

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 Missouri Quitclaim Deed Forms

No. A Missouri quitclaim deed conveys whatever right, title, or interest the grantor has at delivery, without deed warranties. It does not guarantee good title and does not pass after-acquired title.

No. Missouri quitclaim treatment comes from common law rather than a single quitclaim statute. Do not treat section 442.440 as the quitclaim-deed rule.

No. Missouri ordinary deeds require acknowledgment or proof, but not witnesses.

If the property is a married person's homestead, both spouses generally must join a deed, mortgage, or other encumbrance.

PublicLegal provides this self-help deed form template for customers to complete with their own transaction information. For transaction-specific legal, title, or recording guidance, consult an attorney, title company, or the local recording office. Recording offices and state agencies may require separate supplemental forms, taxes, fees, or cover sheets.

No. A deed transfers title to real property. It does not release a borrower from an existing mortgage or deed of trust, 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.