It is a deed that gives away any rights the person signing the deed might have to property described on the deed. The deed does not guarantee that the person signing the deed has any rights to the property.
When should a person use a quitclaim deed?
It should be used whenever a person wants to give away his/her rights to the property and not give any promises about how good the title to the property is.
Where can I get a blank form for a quitclaim deed?
Most stationary stores sell blank deeds. You can fill out the blank form with the information about the property (usually a legal description) and the person to whom you are giving the property.
Do I have to sign the deed in front of a notary public?
Yes. The deed must be signed in front of a notary public in order for the deed to be recorded. The deed should then be recorded/filed with the county clerk in the county where the property is located.
Disclaimer: Law Access New Mexico (LANM) does not warrant the accuracy or usability of any publication or form. The materials provide general information. This information is not intended as a substitute for specific legal advice. Law Access New Mexico grants permission for copying and distribution by the Access to Justice Network and to organizations for non-commercial purposes only. Copyright Law Access New Mexico.
ESCRITURA DE RENUNCIA A DEMANDA
¿Qué es una escritura de renuncia a demanda?
Es una escritura en la que se renuncia a cualquier derecho que la persona que la firma, pudiera tener sobre la propiedad descrita. La escritura no garantiza que la persona firmando la escritura tenga algún derecho sobre la propiedad.
¿Cuándo debe una persona usar una escritura de renuncia a demanda?
Este tipo de escritura podrá usarse cuando una persona quiera renunciar a los derechos que tenga sobre una cierta propiedad, sin prometer o asegurar que el título sobre la propiedad sea bueno.
¿Adónde puedo conseguir una de estas escrituras?
Casi todas las librerías o papelerías venden estas escrituras en blanco. Usted puede completarla con información sobre la propiedad (normalmente se usa una descripción legal) e información sobre la persona a quien usted este donando la propiedad.
¿Tengo que firmar ante un notario o escribano público?
Sí. La escritura debe ser firmada frente a un notario o escribano público para que quede un registro de ella. Luego la escritura deberá registrarse/archivarse en la oficina del escribano o secretario de registros del condado (county clerk) adonde se encuentra la propiedad.
Disclaimer: LANM no garantiza la exactitud o la utilidad de cualquier publicación o formulario. Si se trata de un problema o una circunstancia legal especifica debe buscarse asesoría legal individualizada. Los materiales ofrecen información general sobre sus derechos y responsabilidades. Esta información no fue diseñada para sustituir una asesoría legal específica. Law Access New México otorga permiso para la reproducción y distribución sin fines comerciales a organizaciones y a la Red de Acceso a la Justicia.
Last Reviewed On: 03/24/05
Information Not Legal Advice. This web site has been prepared for general information purposes only. The information on this web site is not legal advice. Legal advice is dependent upon the specific circumstances of each situation. Also, the law may vary from State to State, so that some information in this web site may not be correct for your jurisdiction. Finally, the information contained in this web site is not guaranteed to be up to date. Therefore, the information contained in this web site cannot replace the advice of competent legal counsel licensed in your state.
Lawyer Advertising. In some jurisdictions this web site may be considered lawyer advertising. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.
Any listing of an attorney does not constitute a recommendation of the attorney. Before hiring any attorney, you should investigate the attorney's reputation and qualifications.
Links. This web site contains links to other resources on the Internet. Those links are provided as citations and aids to help you identify and locate other Internet resources that may be of interest, and are not intended to state or imply that we sponsor or are affiliated or associated with the persons or entities who created such site, nor are the links intended to state or imply that we are legally authorized to use any trade name, registered trademark, logo, legal or official seal, or copyrighted symbol that may be reflected in the links.
E-mail. Viewing this Web site , or transmitting an e-mail message through this Web site, does not create an attorney-client relationship. Sending e-mail to an attorney mentioned in this site does NOT create an attorney-client relationship between you and the attorney. Unless you are already a client of the attorney, your e-mail may NOT be protected by the attorney-client privilege. Moreover, unless it is encrypted, e-mail can be intercepted by persons other than the recipient. Deadlines are extremely important in most legal matters. You may lose important legal rights if you do not hire an attorney immediately to advise you. Many people do not check their e-mail daily, and some attorneys do not respond to unsolicited e-mail from non-clients.
LawHelp New Mexico is a project of the New Mexico Legal Aid.
LawHelp New Mexico lists legal aid and pro bono programs in New Mexico as well as provides general legal information and community resource referrals for low- and moderate-income New Mexico residents.
