A quitclaim deed allows you to transfer property ownership without making any warranties — legally enforceable promises — about the title and whether there are any claims or liens against the property. Family members often use quitclaim deeds in New Hampshire to quickly transfer property.
Laws & Requirements
Statute New Hampshire Revised Statutes Chapter 477 & Chapter 478: Exact phrasing isn’t mandatory, but sample language includes grantor and grantee names, addresses, consideration, “quitclaim,” land description, and exceptions.
Signing Requirements § 477:3: The grantor’s signature is essential; without it, the quitclaim deed is void. It must be acknowledged by a justice or a notary public, and witnesses aren’t required.
Recording Requirements § 477:3-a: Must be recorded with the county’s Register of Deeds. Verify specific county requirements before visiting. § 478:4-a mandates including the grantee’s address, property municipality names, and signer details.
Transfer Tax: Yes: $0.75 for each $100 sale price as per § 78-B:1.
Additional Documents Within 30 days of recording, both seller and buyer file Declaration of Consideration forms and Inventory of Property Transfer (Form PA-34) with the NH Department of Revenue Admin to pay real estate transfer tax. The seller uses Form CD-57-S, and the buyer uses Form CD-57-P. Exemptions exclude form requirements.
Sample
Below is an example of what a quitclaim deed in New Hampshire looks like.
