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Pennsylvania Quitclaim Deed

Pennsylvania Quitclaim Deed Requirements

A Pennsylvania quitclaim deed is generally used for non-sale transfers, family transfers, or title cleanup when no title warranties are being given.

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Notary
Pennsylvania deeds are recorded with an acknowledgment before a notary or other authorized officer.
Witnesses
Usually 0

Pennsylvania does not generally require deed witnesses for ordinary acknowledged deeds.

Record with
Recorder of deeds in the county where the property is located

Quitclaim deed recording rules in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania deed recordings go through the county recorder of deeds. A deed normally needs an acknowledgment, a precise legal description, tax-parcel information, and realty-transfer-tax handling.

Transfer tax: Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax may apply. Required or common form: Statement of Value (REV-183) may be required for exempt or reduced-tax transfers.

Reference: Pennsylvania deed recording and Realty Transfer Tax practice. This is general educational information, not legal advice. County recorder rules can change.

Pennsylvania checklist before recording

  • Use the legal description and county parcel identification required by the recorder.
  • Sign with a notary acknowledgment acceptable to the recorder of deeds.
  • Confirm Realty Transfer Tax and Statement of Value requirements.
  • Check local certificate, UPI, tax certification, and recording cover sheet rules.
  • Record in the county where the real estate is located.

How to create your Pennsylvania quitclaim deed

  1. 1. Draft the deed with grantor, grantee, county, parcel, consideration, and legal description.
  2. 2. Sign before a notary or authorized acknowledgment officer.
  3. 3. Prepare Realty Transfer Tax forms or exemption statement when required.
  4. 4. Record with the county recorder of deeds and retain the recorded copy.
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Frequently asked questions

Does a Pennsylvania deed need to be notarized?

Yes for ordinary recording practice. Pennsylvania deeds normally use a notary acknowledgment before recording with the county recorder of deeds.

Does Pennsylvania require deed witnesses?

Pennsylvania generally does not require witnesses for an ordinary acknowledged deed.

What is Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax?

It is a tax that may apply to real estate transfers. Some transfers need a Statement of Value, commonly REV-183, to report an exemption or special treatment.

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