Kansas Quitclaim Deed Form

A Kansas quitclaim deed helps transfer real property without providing any covenants or warranties on the property title. The document is used to transfer property between family members or individuals with a preexisting relationship of trust.

Laws & Requirements

Statute: Kansas Statutes Section 58-2204: Recommended language for quitclaim deeds includes: “A.B. quitclaims to C.D. (here describe the premises), for the sum of (here insert the consideration).”

Signing Requirements: Kansas Statutes Sections 58-2205, 58-2209, and 58-2211: Kansas law requires a quitclaim deed to be signed by the grantor and acknowledged by a notary public, county clerk, register of deeds, mayor, or city clerk.

Recording Requirements: Kansas Statutes Section 58-2221: All quitclaim deeds in Kansas must be recorded with the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is located. To record a deed, you must pay a recording fee to the Register of Deeds. The fee may vary by county.

Transfer Tax: No. Fortunately, filing a quitclaim deed is relatively simple and cheap in Kansas. The state has no transfer tax, although there is a small tax on mortgage registration. You may have to pay a small amount if your quitclaim deed is used to add someone as an owner on a property with an existing mortgage.

Additional Documents: Kansas Statutes Section 79-1437c: The Real Estate Sales Validation Questionnaire (SVQ) must be completed unless an exemption applies (Kansas Statutes § 79-1437e).

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• How to File
• Costs and Fees
• Frequently Asked Questions

How to File

• Step 1: Obtain a Copy of the Deed
  • If the property owner lacks a copy, it can be requested from the county recorder’s office where the property is located.
  • Necessary for accessing the property’s legal description.
  • Use the legal description from the existing deed for the quitclaim deed.
  • Descriptions typically include section, township, and range.
  • Use language similar to that in Kan. Stat. § 58-2204, including “quitclaim” in the vesting clause.
  • Indicate transfer is without warranty of title.
  • Required to verify the consideration paid, unless exempt under specific conditions like gifts or transfers within a divorce settlement.
  • Must be signed by the grantor (and grantor’s spouse for homestead properties) in front of a notary.
  • Submit the completed, signed, and notarized quitclaim deed to the register of deeds in the county where the property is located.
  • Provide the grantee’s name and mailing address for tax statement forwarding.