An Oklahoma quitclaim deed simplifies property transfer by conveying the grantor’s interest without promising clear title. This deed is suitable for familiar parties, like family members, who have a mutual understanding.
Laws & Requirements
Statute Title 16, Chapter 1 of the Oklahoma Statutes: A quitclaim deed may use the following language substantially “do hereby quitclaim, grant, bargain, sell and convey.”
Signing Requirements § 16-4: The grantor’s signature, acknowledged before a notary or specific officials, suffices for a valid quitclaim deed. No grantee signature or witness is required.
Recording Requirements § 16-15: Recording a deed safeguards a grantee’s property rights from third parties. Deeds are recorded with the local County Clerk, requiring a fee.
Transfer Tax: Yes
Sample
Below is an example of what an Oklahoma quitclaim deed looks like.
