Neb Rev. Stat. § 76.237 requires all quitclaim deeds to be filed with the register of deeds at the county clerk’s office in the county where the property is located. The typical filing process is as follows:
Step 1 – Have a Copy of the Deed
If you do not already have the original deed to the property, you will need to obtain it before you proceed. Contact your county clerk’s register of deeds to request an official certified copy if necessary.
Step 2 – Obtain the Property’s Legal Description
Once you have the deed, find the property’s legal description. This information is crucial for transferring property via a Nebraska quitclaim deed. Your property description may include:
- Property address
- Lot, block, or section numbers
- Range and quarter section details
- Township information
- Subdivision name
Step 3 – Fill Out the Nebraska Quitclaim Document
Start with a fillable template in PDF or Word format. You can also visit your county clerk’s office to obtain official quitclaim deed forms. Enter all the required information, including:
- Grantor’s name and title
- Grantee’s name and title
- Spouse of the grantor if the property is a co-owned homestead
- A return address for the official deed, usually the grantee’s address
- Legal description of the real estate property
- Consideration, taxes, and other financial details
Step 4 – Sign the Quitclaim Deed Before a Notary
All deeds in Nebraska must be signed by the grantor(s) in the presence of a notary. If you sign the document beforehand, it will be invalid, and you will have to complete a new form.
The notary will verify your identity, watch you sign the document, and complete a notary acknowledgment. The acknowledgment may be at the bottom of the quitclaim deed on a separate form. They will sign, date, and affix their notary seal.
Step 5 – Submit the Quitclaim Deed With Supporting Docs and Payment
Submit your signed and notarized quitclaim deed, along with a Real Estate Transfer Statement (Form 521) and a check for the taxes and fees associated with the real estate transfer. Consult Neb Rev. Stat. § 33-109 for current filing fees and Neb Rev. Stat. § 76-901 for the current document stamp tax rate. Alternatively, you can call your county clerk’s office or the Nebraska Department of Revenue office.
