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North Carolina deed packet
A North Carolina 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.
Is this the right deed type? A quitclaim deed transfers only the interest the grantor may have, if any — it includes no title warranties.
This download includes 2 documents in editable Word format. Complete them on your own computer, then print, sign, and record.
Packet is delivered in Word format; no blank PDF of the deed is included.
A simple three-step workflow; the packet guides you through each one.
Gather the current deed or title record and the exact legal description of the property before you start.
Complete the blank deed and follow the included state guidance for signing, acknowledgment, and related requirements.
Confirm your county recorder's cover sheets, transfer forms, fees, and local practices, then submit the executed 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.
NORTH CAROLINA QUITCLAIM DEED.
Recording and return information: a house recording-stamp band, plus county, return-to / prepared-by, parcel-ID, and grantee mailing-address fields for the Register of Deeds.
Party information: grantor and grantee names, mailing addresses, and vesting, including the TBE / elective-life-estate spouse note.
Consideration: a replaceable consideration prompt (nominal $10 recital or the actual consideration), plus the $1.00/$500 excise-tax note. This packet does not include an official excise blank.
Quitclaim conveyance — no covenant: the grantor quitclaims and releases and states that the deed makes no covenant or warranty of title. This is not an official “non-warranty deed” category.
About this North Carolina form
A North Carolina non-warranty deed is a legal instrument used to transfer whatever interest a person (the grantor) currently holds in real property to another person (the grantee), without making any guarantees about the title's status. Unlike a warranty deed, a non-warranty deed offers no protection against prior liens, encumbrances, or ownership disputes. If the grantor does not actually own the property, the grantee receives nothing, and they cannot sue the grantor for a defective title.
Because they lack title warranties, non-warranty deeds are generally not used in traditional real estate sales between strangers. Instead, they are typically used in situations where the parties know and trust each other. Common scenarios in North Carolina include:
While a non-warranty deed only transfers the interest the grantor currently holds, a North Carolina warranty deed includes explicit promises that the grantor actually owns the property free and clear of hidden liens or claims. Buyers in traditional property sales strongly prefer warranty deeds because they provide legal recourse if a title issue arises later. A non-warranty deed, by contrast, transfers the property "as is."
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.
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.
No, North Carolina does not legally require an attorney to prepare or file a non-warranty deed. However, consulting a local attorney is highly recommended to ensure the legal description is accurate and to understand tax implications.
You must record the deed with the County Register of Deeds in the specific county where the land is physically located.
No. A non-warranty deed transfers ownership of the property, but it does not transfer the financial obligation of a mortgage. If your name is on the mortgage, you remain responsible for the debt.
The transfer tax is $1.00 per $500 (excise tax). Certain transfers between family members may be exempt depending on local rules.
While an unrecorded deed is generally valid between the grantor and grantee, it is not protected against third parties. If the grantor attempts to sell the property to someone else, or if a creditor places a lien on the grantor's property, the unrecorded deed may not protect your ownership interest.
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.
It depends on your goals and how much title protection the grantee needs. Compare the deed types available for North Carolina before choosing, and consult a professional for advice on your situation.