A quitclaim deed is a formal document that gives one person (the grantor) the right to sell or otherwise dispose of real estate to another (the grantee). Legal descriptions of the property and the grantor and grantee’s names are included in quitclaim deed transfers. They become a part of the public record after being filed with a county recorder’s office. Quitclaim Deed vs. Warranty Deed Rarely are quitclaim deeds—also known as quick claim deeds—used to transfer titles in commercial real estate sales. A quitclaim deed form in California is more…
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