Quitclaim Deed Tool for Mississippi Property Transfers

A quitclaim deed is a common legal form used to transfer whatever ownership interest a person (or entity) has in real property to another person or entity. It is often used when transferring property between family members, moving property into (or out of) an LLC, updating ownership after life changes, or correcting how ownership is held.

A quitclaim deed is different from a warranty deed. A typical warranty deed generally includes guarantees (warranties) about title, meaning the grantor is making promises about ownership and potential title defects. A quitclaim deed generally does not include those warranties. Instead, it transfers the grantor’s interest, if any, without making the same guarantees.

Because this tool relies on information you provide, accuracy is extremely important. This page explains what a quitclaim deed is, when it is commonly used, and how to prepare one carefully using the information from your existing deed.

Key accuracy rules (paste as paragraphs + bullets)

Before you begin, review these accuracy rules:

• Names must match exactly. The people or entities currently shown as owners on your most recent recorded deed must appear as the grantor(s) on the quitclaim deed.
  Example: If your current deed lists James Smith and Joan Smith, then James Smith and Joan Smith must appear as the grantor(s) on the quitclaim deed (unless the deed has already been changed/updated later).
• Entity names must match exactly. If the grantee is an LLC or corporation, the name must appear exactly as it appears in the entity formation documents, including the suffix:
  • “LLC” for a limited liability company
  • “Inc.” or “Corporation/Corp.” for a corporation
• The legal description must be identical. The legal description should be copied exactly from your existing deed (which generally came from county land records). Do not paraphrase it.

What you’ll need (short section)

To use the tool successfully, have the following ready:

• Your most recent recorded deed (your “current deed”)
• The exact name of the new owner (person or legal entity)
• The county where the property is located
• A way to scan or access a PDF of your current deed (recommended)

Step-by-step process (your numbered steps, expanded and cleaned up)

Step 1: Locate your most recent recorded deed

Find the most recent deed that currently shows who owns the property. This is your reference document. The names and legal description in that deed are the foundation for accurate preparation.

Step 2: Scan the deed into a PDF (recommended)

The best method is to scan your deed into a PDF so you can copy and paste key sections. Copy/paste reduces spelling errors and helps ensure the legal description is identical.

If you already have an electronic PDF copy, keep it open in a separate window while you complete the tool.

Step 3: Gather the information the quitclaim deed will require

The quitclaim deed will require several categories of information. This tool will ask you for each item and will format the document for you. You will provide the information by typing it in or copying/pasting it from your deed and entity documents.

Here is what you will collect:

1. Prepared By / Return To blocks
   These are the mailing blocks that appear at the top of many recorded documents. Counties use these to know where to return the recorded document (and in some cases, where to contact the preparer if needed).
2. Consideration language
   Consideration is the “value exchanged” stated in the deed. In many situations, a customary placeholder amount is used (often “$10 and other good and valuable consideration”). This tool will explain the wording and allow you to choose or paste your exact language.
3. Grantor and Grantee

• The grantor is the current owner (or owners) listed on the most recent deed.
• The grantee is the new owner receiving the interest (an individual, an LLC, or a corporation).
  Names must be entered exactly.

4. County indexing information
   When deeds are recorded, the county indexes them so they can be found in public records. This tool will prompt you for the information commonly used for indexing (such as the county and any identifiers your deed shows, like parcel number if applicable).
5. Legal description (copy exactly)
   This is the most important section to copy exactly. The legal description is not the mailing address. It is the formal land description from county land records. Paste the full legal description exactly as it appears on your current deed.

After the deed is generated (instructions for use)

After you generate your document:

• Print the quitclaim deed.
• Take it to a notary and sign as required in the presence of the notary.
• Deliver the original notarized document to the county office that accepts and records deeds, pay the required fee, and request a copy at the time it is submitted.
• Keep the stamped/certified copy with your property and entity records.

If the property is being transferred into a legal entity (such as an LLC), attach the stamped copy to the LLC records, along with the LLC Operating Agreement and meeting minutes acknowledging the acquisition of the asset.