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Nevada deed packet
A Nevada 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.
NEVADA QUITCLAIM DEED.
Recording and return information: APN at the top left of page 1 (NRS 111.312) and a blank 3 × 3-inch County Recorder stamp cell at the upper right (NRS 247.110), plus return-to / prepared-by, tax-statement, and grantee mailing-address fields.
Party information: grantor and grantee names, mailing addresses, and vesting. Community real property and a declared homestead generally require both spouses or registered domestic partners to join.
Consideration: a replaceable consideration prompt (nominal $10 recital or the actual consideration). Page 2 continues with the Declaration of Value / RPTT pointer; this packet does not include an official DOV blank.
Page 2 continues: “remises, releases, and forever quitclaims” with an express no-covenant sentence. This deed must not use “grant, bargain and sell.”
About this Nevada form
A Nevada quitclaim deed is a legal document used to transfer whatever interest a person (the grantor) currently has in a piece of real estate to another person (the grantee) without providing any warranties or guarantees about the title. It simply says, "I am transferring whatever rights I hold in this property to you." If the grantor doesn't actually own the property, or if there are liens against it, the grantee receives the property with those issues and has no legal recourse against the grantor.
Quitclaim deeds are fast and straightforward, making them ideal for low-risk transfers where the parties know and trust each other. Common uses in Nevada include:
The main difference between a quitclaim deed and a grant deed in Nevada is the level of protection for the buyer. A grant deed guarantees that the grantor actually owns the property free and clear of undisclosed liens, and holds them liable if title issues arise later. A quitclaim deed offers zero protection. For traditional real estate sales between strangers, a grant deed is normally used (though NV has specific local customs), while quitclaim deeds are reserved for trusted, non-sale transfers.
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, a quitclaim deed only transfers the ownership interest in the property. The original borrower remains financially responsible for the mortgage unless the lender agrees to a formal assumption or the loan is refinanced.
Yes, if the person being removed signs a quitclaim deed transferring their interest to the remaining owner.
While you can legally draft and file a quitclaim deed yourself, having an attorney review it ensures you meet all local requirements and don't inadvertently trigger tax or ownership issues.
Once signed and notarized, the transfer is legally effective between the parties. However, it becomes public record only after it is processed by the County Recorder, which can take a few days to a few weeks.
It is perfectly safe when used between family members or trusted parties. It is not recommended when buying property from a stranger, as it offers no protection against hidden liens or title defects.
Nevada is a community property state, meaning property acquired during the marriage is presumed to be owned equally by both spouses. Both spouses generally must sign any deed that transfers community real property, regardless of whose name is on the title. If the property is separate property (owned before marriage, inherited, or received as a gift by one spouse), only that spouse needs to sign, but the distinction should be clearly documented.
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.