Indiana Quitclaim Deed Form

What Is an Indiana Quitclaim Deed?

An Indiana quitclaim deed is a legal document that lets you transfer the interest you own to another person or entity.

One important thing to note about quitclaim deeds is that they do not provide the title guarantees associated with a warranty deed. This matters because the grantee could receive the property subject to:

• Existing liens
• Ownership disputes
• Other title problems

To be considered a valid deed, it must clearly identify the property, be signed by the grantor, and meet Indiana's acknowledgment and recording requirements.

Indiana Quitclaim Deed Requirements

The requirements for creating and recording a quitclaim deed are governed by Indiana state law. Some of the most important requirements and their respective statute are explained below:

Common Uses for an Indiana Quitclaim Deed

Quitclaim deeds can be used in various situations to transfer the interest you own in a property.

The table below outlines some of the most common uses for the document.

When property is transferred to several people, Indiana generally treats them as tenants in common unless the deed clearly creates a joint tenancy with survivorship. Different rules apply when property is conveyed to spouses.

Create Your Indiana Quitclaim Deed

Using an Indiana Quitclaim Deed With a Mortgage

In Indiana, you can use a quitclaim deed when property has a mortgage. However, the deed only changes the ownership interest. If you’re tied to a mortgage, you will still have to keep paying it.

In other words, a quitclaim deed does not transfer your mortgage to someone else.

You should carefully review the terms of your mortgage before transferring your property.

How to File a Quitclaim Deed in Indiana

Follow the steps below to prepare and record your quitclaim deed in Indiana.

1. 1

   Gather the relevant details

   To fill out the form correctly, you need the full legal names of the grantor and grantee.

   You also need a complete legal description of the property. The street address is not enough.

2. 2

   Decide how the grantees will own the property

   If there will be more than one grantee, state how they will own the property together.

3. 3

   Prepare the form using Lumr’s template

   Enter these details into our Indiana quitclaim deed form template. This takes just a couple of minutes.

4. 4

   Sign and acknowledge the deed

   The grantor must sign the deed and have the execution properly acknowledged or proved.

   Usually, a notary public can complete the acknowledgment. Indiana does not generally require an additional deed witness.

5. 5

   Complete any required Sales Disclosure Form

   A Sales Disclosure Form is required for some, but not all, quitclaim transfers.

   For example, if your quitclaim deed is serving as a source of title and transferring property for valuable consideration, you need to provide the Sales Disclosure Form.

   If your quitclaim deed is not serving as a source of title, it does not need one.

6. 6

   Obtain the county auditor endorsement

   Before the county recorder records the deed, it generally must receive the required endorsement from the county auditor. This shows whether the property has been entered for taxation or is not taxable.

7. 7

   Record the deed

   Finally, submit your completed deed to the county recorder in the county where the property is located.

   This makes the transfer official and puts it in the public records. It can also protect it against certain later claims or transfers.