**QUITCLAIM DEED
(State of Washington)**
[// GUIDANCE: This template is drafted to comply with Washington statutory requirements (see, e.g., RCW 64.04.050) and current county-level recording standards. Customize all bracketed items before execution.]
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO
[NAME]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
SEND ALL TAX STATEMENTS TO
[NAME]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
Assessor’s Tax Parcel/Account No.: [_]
Excise Tax Affidavit No.: [_]
Reference/Abbreviated Legal: [_]
Return Address File No.: [_]
1-inch top margin required for county recording. Do not place text, initials, or stamps above this line.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Parties, Consideration & Grant
II. Definitions (Selective)
III. Operative Conveyance Terms
IV. Representations & Warranties (Limited)
V. Covenants & Restrictions
VI. Transfer Taxes & Recording Compliance
VII. Default & Remedies (Quitclaim-Specific)
VIII. Risk Allocation
IX. Dispute Resolution & Governing Law
X. General Provisions
XI. Execution & Notarial Acknowledgment
I. PARTIES, CONSIDERATION & GRANT
1.1 Grantor(s). [GRANTOR FULL LEGAL NAME], a [choose: Washington corporation / Washington limited liability company / individual resident of the State of _____] (“Grantor”).
1.2 Grantee(s). [GRANTEE FULL LEGAL NAME], a [choose: Washington corporation / Washington limited liability company / individual resident of the State of _____] (“Grantee”).
1.3 Consideration. FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby conveys and quitclaims to Grantee, without covenants or warranties, express or implied, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest, if any, in and to the real property legally described in Section III below (the “Property”), together with all after-acquired title thereto, if any, subject to the matters stated herein.
[// GUIDANCE: Consideration may be stated as actual dollar amount or tax affidavit reference, per county practice.]
II. DEFINITIONS
For ease of reference only; capitalized terms used but not defined herein have their ordinary legal meanings.
“Deed” means this Washington State Quitclaim Deed, together with all attachments, exhibits, and acknowledgments.
“Property” has the meaning given in Section III.
“Recording Office” means the [__] County Auditor/Recorder.
III. OPERATIVE CONVEYANCE TERMS
3.1 Legal Description.
[INSERT FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION—metes and bounds or lot/plat—attach “Exhibit A” if lengthy.]
3.2 Subject Encumbrances. The conveyance is subject to:
(a) real estate taxes and assessments not yet due or payable;
(b) covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, reservations, and rights-of-way of record;
(c) zoning and other governmental regulations; and
(d) any matters that would be disclosed by an accurate survey or physical inspection of the Property.
3.3 Conveyance Standard. This quitclaim conveyance is made pursuant to RCW 64.04.050 and passes to Grantee only such title as Grantor may have, if any, on the Effective Date.
3.4 Effective Date. The “Effective Date” is the date the Deed is recorded in the Recording Office.
IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
4.1 No Warranties of Title. Grantor makes NO representations, warranties, covenants, or guaranties whatsoever regarding title, possession, condition, or suitability of the Property, whether statutory, express, or implied. All warranties of title (including those arising under RCW 64.04.010) are expressly disclaimed.
4.2 Authority. Grantor represents solely that Grantor has lawful authority to execute and deliver this Deed. This limited representation survives delivery.
V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
5.1 Further Assurances. Grantor shall, at Grantee’s request and expense, execute such additional instruments reasonably necessary to effectuate this quitclaim conveyance.
5.2 No Post-Closing Covenants. Except as expressly set forth in Section 5.1, Grantor has no continuing obligations under this Deed.
VI. TRANSFER TAXES & RECORDING COMPLIANCE
6.1 Real Estate Excise Tax (REET). Prior to or concurrent with recording, Grantee (or its escrow agent) shall tender the Washington State and local REET due, if any, unless a statutory exemption applies. Required Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit (Form 84-0001A) must accompany this Deed.
6.2 Recording Standards. Grantor and Grantee shall ensure that:
• Font size ≥ 8-pt and legible;
• 3-inch top margin on first page (county dependent);
• All names are typed beneath signatures;
• All required indexing information (Return Address, Parcel No.) is complete.
[// GUIDANCE: County auditors reject documents that fail margin, font, or indexing rules; build in checklist for closing.]
VII. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
7.1 Deed Delivered on Closing. Failure to close as contemplated in the underlying purchase agreement (if any) shall be governed solely by that agreement; this Deed contains no independent remedies.
7.2 Recording Errors. In the event of a recording rejection attributable to a party’s error, that party shall promptly correct and re-submit the Deed at its sole cost.
VIII. RISK ALLOCATION
8.1 Indemnification. NONE. Each party bears its own liabilities except as expressly provided herein.
8.2 Liability Cap & As-Is Acceptance. Grantee accepts the Property AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and WITH ALL FAULTS, and expressly waives, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all claims against Grantor for damages, losses, or costs arising out of or relating to the Property, except for Grantor’s fraud or willful misconduct.
8.3 Force Majeure. Not applicable—conveyance is perfected upon recording.
IX. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & GOVERNING LAW
9.1 Governing Law. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the real property laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles.
9.2 Forum Selection. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue shall lie in the state courts of the county in which the Property is situated.
9.3 Arbitration. Excluded. The parties intentionally waive any agreement to arbitrate disputes arising under this Deed.
9.4 Jury Trial Waiver. Excluded by directive; no waiver provided herein.
9.5 Injunctive Relief. Nothing herein limits a court’s equitable power to grant specific performance or quiet-title relief, but no party shall seek injunctive relief for monetary damages.
X. GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.1 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between Grantor and Grantee with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements as to title transfer.
10.2 Amendments; Waivers. Any amendment or waiver must be in a writing signed by the party to be bound and recorded if required to affect real property rights.
10.3 Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force to the maximum extent permitted by law.
10.4 Successors & Assigns. This Deed is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.
10.5 Counterparts; Electronic Delivery. This Deed may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which is deemed an original, and all of which together constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means (e.g., PDF) shall be deemed original for recording and enforcement purposes to the fullest extent allowed by RCW 1.80 et seq.
XI. EXECUTION & NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Grantor has executed this Quitclaim Deed effective as of the Effective Date set forth above.
GRANTOR:
[GRANTOR NAME]
[Title, if entity]
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss.
COUNTY OF [____] )
On this ___ day of ____, 20__, before me, the undersigned Notary Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared [GRANTOR NAME], to me known (or proved on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the individual or duly authorized representative described in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that [he/she/they] signed the same as [his/her/their] free and voluntary act and deed, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year first above written.
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington
Print Name: ____
My Commission Expires: ______
[Notary Seal]
[// GUIDANCE: Use Washington’s short-form acknowledgment (RCW 42.45.130). Replace bracketed pronouns and titles as required.]
ACCEPTANCE BY GRANTEE (Optional but customary)
Grantee hereby accepts the foregoing Quitclaim Deed and agrees to the matters set forth herein as of the Effective Date.
GRANTEE:
[GRANTEE NAME]
[Title, if entity]
END OF DOCUMENT