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Mississippi Quitclaim Deed

A Mississippi 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.

  • Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi deed, not a county-issued form. Record the completed deed with the Chancery Clerk. 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.
Mississippi recording note. Record with the Chancery Clerk of the county where the land lies. A Mississippi statutory warranty deed uses “convey and warrant” (§ 89-1-61) and imports five covenants including power to sell (§ 89-1-33), not six. A Mississippi quitclaim is a conveyance without any warranty and operates as a quitclaim and release (§ 89-1-37). Ordinary deeds require acknowledgment or proof, not witnesses; sign before a notary in person. There is no surface transfer tax. If the property is a homestead exempt from execution and the owner is married and living with the spouse, both must sign or the conveyance is not valid or binding and is void as to both spouses (§ 89-1-29).

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About this Mississippi form

What Is a Mississippi Quitclaim Deed?

A Mississippi quitclaim deed is a conveyance without any warranty. Under Miss. Code § 89-1-37 it operates as a quitclaim and release of whatever title and possession the grantor holds at delivery, if any. It carries no covenants of title and does not use the word “warrant.” This is not a warranty deed and not a special-warranty deed. Mississippi has no native grant-deed category.

When to Use a Quitclaim Deed in Mississippi

  • Transferring property between close family members, such as from parents to children.
  • Adding or removing a name from title after marriage or divorce, after Mississippi counsel review of homestead joinder.
  • Moving personal real estate into a living trust or a closely held LLC after title-company review.
  • Clearing a cloud on title where the parties do not intend the five § 89-1-33 warranty covenants.

Mississippi Requirements for Quitclaim Deeds

  • Signing: The grantor(s) must sign. If the property is a homestead exempt from execution and the owner is married and living with the spouse, both must sign; otherwise the conveyance is not valid or binding and is void as to both spouses (§ 89-1-29; Ward v. Ward).
  • Notarization: Each executing signature must be acknowledged or proved (§§ 89-3-1, 89-3-7). Ordinary Mississippi deeds require no witnesses. Sign before a notary in person.
  • Recording: Record with the Chancery Clerk of the county where the land lies. First-page formatting follows § 89-5-24 (3-inch top reserved for the recorder; 10-point type; preparer, parties, return address, title, and indexing instruction on page 1).
  • Transfer tax: Mississippi has no surface real-estate transfer tax. Mineral documentary tax applies only if minerals are conveyed (§ 89-11-31). Nonresident-seller withholding under § 27-7-308 is a tax overlay, not a recording prerequisite.
  • Legal Description: A complete legal description is mandatory. A street address or parcel number is not a substitute.

Quitclaim Deed vs Other Deeds in Mississippi

A Mississippi statutory warranty deed (§ 89-1-61) uses “convey and warrant” and imports five covenants, including power to sell. A Mississippi quitclaim (§ 89-1-37) is a conveyance without any warranty. Mississippi has no separate “grant deed” category. A special-warranty formulation (“warrant specially”) is a different instrument and is not this packet.

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 Mississippi Quitclaim Deed Forms

No. Under § 89-1-37 a conveyance without any warranty operates as a quitclaim and release. It carries no covenants of title and does not pass after-acquired title.

No. Mississippi requires acknowledgment or proof for recording, but ordinary deeds do not require deed witnesses. Sign before a notary in person.

Mississippi has no surface real-estate transfer tax. County recording fees still apply. Mineral documentary tax can apply if minerals are conveyed. Nonresident-seller withholding is not a recording prerequisite.

Record with the Chancery Clerk of the county where the land lies.

If the property is a homestead exempt from execution and the owner is married and living with the spouse, both must sign. Otherwise the conveyance is not valid or binding and Mississippi courts treat it as void as to both spouses. A titled spouse signs as a grantor.

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 Chancery Clerk.

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.