A West Virginia quitclaim deed is the simplest method for property owners to transfer ownership. This type of deed transfers the grantor’s property interest without any additional legal promises. Quitclaim deeds are particularly effective for transferring property within a family or into a trust.
Laws & Requirements
Statute Article 3 of Chapter 36 of the West Virginia Code: The following phrase creates a quitclaim deed: “The said grantor releases to the said grantee all his claims upon the said lands. “Words that have similar meanings can also create a quitclaim deed.
Signing Requirements § 36-1-3: A deed must be in writing, signed by the grantor, done in front of two witnesses, or acknowledged (by a notary public or certain other officials).
Recording Requirements § 39-1-2: The quitclaim deed is to be recorded with the county clerk where the property is located, and a recording fee of $30 must be paid.
Transfer Tax: Yes: $1.10 for each $500 of the property’s value.
Additional Documents A completed Sales Listing Form (Form STC 12:39) must be filed along with the deed.
Sample
Below is an example of what a West Virginia quitclaim deed looks like.
