A Montana quit claim deed is a conveyance instrument that makes no guarantee the grantor has title rights to the property described in the document nor that the title is clean. A clean title means that the property is free of liens and mortgages. Therefore, the grantee should verify the property title prior to agreeing to the conveyance. This type of deed is most useful for editing a property title (e.g., adding or removing an individual’s name from the title) or when real estate is transferred as a gift.
- Statutes: Title 70, Ch. 20 & Ch. 21
- Formatting: § 7-4-2636
- Signing Requirements (§ 70-21-203): Notary Public
- Where to Record: County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording Fees (§ 7-4-2637): $8/page
- Forms:
- Realty Transfer Certificate (§ 15-7-305): Must be filed with the deed.
- Condominium Disclosure (§ 70-23-613): When selling a unit in a condominium or other building, the seller must complete this form and give it to the buyer.
- Mold Disclosure (§ 70-16-703): Sellers must complete this form and give it to potential buyers if mold is known to be present on the property.
- Water Rights Acknowledgement (§ 85-2-424): Must be attached to any purchase agreement if the property being sold is served by a private water system.