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Tennessee deed packet
A Tennessee 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.
TENNESSEE QUITCLAIM DEED.
Recording and return information: fields for the preparer and return-to recipient names, mailing addresses, and related recording details.
Party information: grantor and grantee names, mailing addresses, marital status, and vesting details as required by Tennessee practice.
Consideration: the stated consideration for the transfer, with any applicable tax or exemption notes.
Property description: the legal description of the property, or a reference to an attached exhibit.
Quitclaim conveyance — no warranty of title: the grantor quitclaims and releases to the grantee all right, title, and interest in the described property, if any, without warranties of any kind.
About this Tennessee form
A Tennessee quitclaim deed transfers whatever current interest the grantor has in Tennessee real estate, if any, without deed warranties. It is commonly used for known-party, family, trust, divorce-related, entity, or title-clearing transfers when the parties understand that warranty protection is not being given.
A Tennessee quitclaim deed provides no deed warranties. A Tennessee warranty deed provides warranty covenants and is more common for arm's-length sales. Tennessee does not authorize a real-property transfer-on-death deed and does not recognize a Lady Bird deed as a probate-avoidance substitute.
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.
This is a PublicLegal-authored self-help deed form template for customers to complete with their own transaction information. It is not an official Tennessee state form.
A Tennessee deed is usually acknowledged before a notary or other authorized officer. If it is not acknowledged, it may be proved by two subscribing witnesses. A notarized deed normally does not need separate witnesses.
Tennessee's realty transfer tax is generally $0.37 per $100. For a true quitclaim deed, the tax basis is generally actual consideration. Quitclaim treatment is strictly construed, and the document title is not controlling if the deed language gives warranty or conveys more than the grantor's interest. Confirm tax, exemption, and consideration-affidavit handling with the County Register, title company, attorney, or tax professional.
Usually yes unless an exemption or different county-accepted procedure applies. The affiant should be the grantee, the grantee's agent, or trustee for the grantee, not the grantor. Confirm the required wording and tax treatment with the County Register, title company, attorney, or tax professional.
Tennessee does not authorize real-property transfer-on-death deeds and does not recognize Lady Bird deeds. Use attorney-guided estate-planning tools such as a revocable trust or express survivorship planning when appropriate.
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 Tennessee before choosing, and consult a professional for advice on your situation.