Yellowstone County Quitclaim Deed Form (Montana)

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

Quitclaim Deed Form

Yellowstone County Quitclaim Deed Form

Fill in the blank Quitclaim Deed form formatted to comply with all Montana recording and content requirements.
Included Yellowstone County compliant document last validated/updated 7/10/2024

Quitclaim Deed Guide

Yellowstone County Quitclaim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed form.
Included Yellowstone County compliant document last validated/updated 9/18/2024

Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Yellowstone County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed Montana Quitclaim Deed document for reference.
Included Yellowstone County compliant document last validated/updated 9/20/2024

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

Yellowstone County Clerk / Recorder

217 North 27th St, Rm 401 / PO Box 35001, Billings, Montana 59107

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (406) 256-2785

Local jurisdictions located in Yellowstone County include:

  • Acton
  • Ballantine
  • Billings
  • Broadview
  • Custer
  • Huntley
  • Laurel
  • Molt
  • Pompeys Pillar
  • Shepherd
  • Worden

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 Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Yellowstone County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Yellowstone County.

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Montana or Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone 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.

Real property transfers are governed by Title 70 of the Montana Code of Laws. Quitclaim deeds, while valid, are not specifically defined in the statutes.

Quitclaim deeds transfer any interest in real estate the grantor may have in real estate from the grantor (seller) to the grantee (buyer) without any warranty of title. When using a quitclaim deed, there may be potential unknown claims or restrictions on the title, and the buyer accepts the risk, effectively taking the title as-is.

These deeds are frequently used in instances such as a divorce, with one spouse signing all of his or her rights in a piece of real property over to the other spouse; when there is uncertainty about the history of the property's title, and it is necessary to clear extant claims on the title; or when a current owner or buyer wishes another party with interest in the property to disclaim that interest.

A lawful quitclaim deed includes the names and addresses of each grantor and grantee and a complete legal description of the property. Include the preparer's name, address, and signature as well (7-4-2618, 7-4-2636, MCA). Besides these requirements, the form must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents.

All recorded documents or documents affecting a change in property ownership must contain information on how the property will be vested. For Montana residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common and joint tenancy. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless otherwise stated in the conveyance (70-1-307, 70-1-314, MCA).

Include all relevant documents, affidavits, forms, and fees along with the deed for recording. Any party transferring real property is required to file a Realty Transfer Certificate. File the form with the County Clerk and Recorder. Montana law requires this form be completed and may impose up to a $500 penalty for failure to file (15-7-304--310, MCA).

A quitclaim deed must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged before a notarial officer before it is submitted for recordation in the county where the property is located (70-21-203, MCA). Recording a quitclaim deed provides constructive notice to all subsequent mortgagees and purchasers (70-21-302, MCA). Submit all deeds to the local Clerk and Recorder's office of the county in which the property conveyed is located.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Contact a lawyer with questions about quitclaim deeds or any other issues related to the transfer of real property in Montana.

(Montana QD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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