Dekalb County Quitclaim Deed Form (Georgia)

All Dekalb County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:

Quitclaim Deed Form

Dekalb County Quitclaim Deed Form

Fill in the blank Quitclaim Deed form formatted to comply with all Georgia recording and content requirements.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 11/7/2024

Quitclaim Deed Guide

Dekalb County Quitclaim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed form.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 8/15/2024

Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Dekalb County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Georgia Quitclaim Deed document for reference.
Included Dekalb County compliant document last validated/updated 10/1/2024

When using these Quitclaim Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Dekalb County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:

DeKalb Clerk of Superior Court

Courthouse - 556 North McDonough Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030

Hours: 8:30 to 5:00 M-F / Record Until 4:30

Phone: (404) 371-2836

Local jurisdictions located in Dekalb County include:

  • Atlanta
  • Avondale Estates
  • Clarkston
  • Decatur
  • Ellenwood
  • Lithonia
  • Pine Lake
  • Redan
  • Scottdale
  • Stone Mountain
  • Tucker

How long does it take to get my forms?

Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.

How do I get my forms, are they emailed?

Immediately after you submit payment, the Dekalb County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.

What does "validated/updated" mean?

This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:

  • Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
  • Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Dekalb County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dekalb County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dekalb County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can the Quitclaim Deed forms be re-used?

Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Dekalb County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Dekalb County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Georgia or Dekalb County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.

What type of files are the forms?

All of our Dekalb County Quitclaim Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I need any special software to use these forms?

You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.

Do I have to enter all of my property information online?

No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.

Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?

Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.

Are there any recurring fees involved?

No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

Georgia Quitclaim Deed Form Content:
Quitclaim deeds in Georgia are not specifically defined by statute. In fact, according to O.C.G.A 44-5-33, the deed must merely contain sufficient information to clearly represent the grantor's intention. As such, a heading of "Quitclaim Deed" alerts the recorder or title reviewer to the purpose of the conveyance. Quitclaim deed documents do not contain a guarantee title for the grantee. In fact, O.C.G.A. 44-5-61 declares that there is no implied warranty of title in any deed for land.

O.C.G.A. 44-5-30, provides the minimum requirements for deeds conveying real property, stating that a deed conveying land must be in writing; signed by the grantor; witnessed by two people who are not parties to the quit claim deed---one witness may be the notary or other official who acknowledges the grantor's execution of the document; and information about the consideration (value, usually money) given in exchange for the property. Deeds must also contain a name and return address at the top of the first page. In addition to these requirements, include the following information to ensure clarity of ownership: the full names and addresses of all parties (grantors and grantees); the grantee's marital status and vesting choice (how the grantee intends to hold title), and a complete legal description of the land.

Recording:
Georgia follows a "race-notice" recording statute. This means that according to O.C.G.A 44-2-1, 44-2-3, all documents changing how land is titled must be recorded in the office of the clerk of the superior court in the county where the land is located. By recording the instrument, the transfer is entered into the public record and serves as notice to future bona fide purchasers (buyers for value). There is no time limit for recording a quit claim deed, but if the same grantor conveys a parcel of land to one grantee, who fails to record the deed, and conveys it again to another grantee who records it, the earlier grantee generally loses the property. Interestingly, Georgia places the burden of recording on the grantee, as stated in O.C.G.A 44-5-47. So, by recording the quit claim deed as soon as possible after execution, the grantee protects the interests of all parties involved as well as preserving a clear chain of title (ownership history), which will simplify future conveyances.

(Georgia Quitclaim Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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November 21st, 2024

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June 2nd, 2023

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August 21st, 2024

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February 23rd, 2020

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January 8th, 2021

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August 15th, 2023

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May 25th, 2019

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