A South Carolina quitclaim deed simplifies property transfer without warranties, transferring the grantor’s interest to the grantee. Learn about its requirements in South Carolina.
Laws & Requirements
Statute Title 27 – Property and Conveyances: The property’s legal description, which includes not just the street address, is required when describing the property in a quitclaim deed.
Signing Requirements § 30-5-30: The grantor signs the quitclaim deed, acknowledged by a notary or officials. The signature needs two witnesses; one can be the notary/public official.
Recording Requirements § 30-7-10: The deed must be recorded at the county’s Register of Deeds or Clerk of Court (where no separate Register of Deeds). A separate filing fee may apply.
Transfer Tax: Yes
Additional Documents § 12-24-70: an affidavit be filed with the deed that either states the property’s value or provides a reason for the deed’s exemption from the deed recording fee.
Sample
Below is an example of what a South Carolina quitclaim deed looks like.
