Chautauqua County Quitclaim Deed Form (New York)

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

Quitclaim Deed Form

Chautauqua County Quitclaim Deed Form

Fill in the blank Quitclaim Deed form formatted to comply with all New York recording and content requirements.
Included Chautauqua County compliant document last validated/updated 11/13/2024

Quitclaim Deed Guide

Chautauqua County Quitclaim Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Quitclaim Deed form.
Included Chautauqua County compliant document last validated/updated 10/9/2024

Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Chautauqua County Completed Example of the Quitclaim Deed Document

Example of a properly completed New York Quitclaim Deed document for reference.
Included Chautauqua County compliant document last validated/updated 5/29/2024

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

Chautauqua County Clerk - County Courthouse

1 N Erie St / PO Box 170, Mayville, New York 14757

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Phone: (716) 753-4165

Local jurisdictions located in Chautauqua County include:

  • Ashville
  • Bemus Point
  • Brocton
  • Cassadaga
  • Celoron
  • Chautauqua
  • Cherry Creek
  • Clymer
  • Dewittville
  • Dunkirk
  • Ellington
  • Falconer
  • Findley Lake
  • Forestville
  • Fredonia
  • Frewsburg
  • Gerry
  • Greenhurst
  • Irving
  • Jamestown
  • Kennedy
  • Lakewood
  • Lily Dale
  • Maple Springs
  • Mayville
  • Niobe
  • Panama
  • Portland
  • Ripley
  • Sheridan
  • Sherman
  • Silver Creek
  • Sinclairville
  • Stockton
  • Stow
  • Van Buren Point
  • Westfield

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

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

What are supplemental forms?

Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by New York or Chautauqua 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 Chautauqua 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.

In New York, interest to real property can be transferred from one party to another by executing a quitclaim deed. Quitclaim deeds are statutory under NY Real Prop. Law Section 258 Statutory Form D.

Quitclaim deeds offer no warranties of title and provide the least amount of protection to the grantee. They do not guarantee that the grantor has good title or ownership of the property and only transfer whatever interest the grantor may have in the property at the time of execution. They are generally reserved for divorces and other transfers of property between family members.

Quitclaim deeds offer less assurance than bargain and sale deeds, which convey whatever interest the grantor holds at the time of execution, sometimes with the promise that the grantor "has not done or suffered anything whereby the said premises have been incumbered in any way whatever" (NY Real Prop. Law Section 258 (Statutory Form C)). Bargain and sale deeds without covenant against grantor do not guarantee that the property conveyed is without encumbrances made by the grantor, but they do imply that the grantor held or holds an interest in the property being conveyed.

A lawful quitclaim deed must meet all state and local standards for recorded documents, including the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status; the consideration given for the transfer; and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership.

For New York residential property, the primary methods for holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and tenancy by entirety. A grant of ownership of real estate to two or more unmarried persons is presumed to create a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is expressly declared. In the case of married persons, a tenancy by entirety is presumed, unless a joint tenancy or tenancy in common is expressly declared (E.P.T. Law Sections 6-2.1, 6-2.2).

As with any conveyance of realty, a quitclaim deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel, including the section, block, lot, and unit numbers. Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property.

Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official. Record the deed at the county clerk's office in the county where the property is located for a valid transfer. Contact the same office to confirm accepted forms of payment.

Most counties in New York require a recording page to accompany all documents for recording. This cover page is available on the local county clerk's website, and it factors into the total page count when calculating recording fees. Contact the county clerk's office to verify requirements.

In New York, the real estate transfer tax is due at the time of recording. File Form TP-584 (Combined Real Estate Transfer Tax Return) with the appropriate county clerk (TAX Law 31-D-1449-EE(2)(d)). Non-residents of New York State must also file an IT-266 Tax Form (Non-Resident Real Property Estimated Income Tax Payment Form) (TAX Law 22-663).

Pursuant to R.P.P. Law 9-333.3, a Real Property Transfer Report is required to accompany all conveyances, excluding deeds of oil and gas or mineral rights. Use Form RP-5217-NYC for real property transfers within the five boroughs of New York City, and use Form RP-5217 for real property transfers in all other counties. Contact the local county clerk's office to confirm the specific local requirements.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Speak to an attorney with questions about quitclaim deeds or for any other issues related to transfers of real property in New York.

(New York QD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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James S.

November 21st, 2024

Forms used, created quitclaim deed that the county accepted without a second look (turns out they see deeds.com forms regularly via erecording and in person). Will be back for any real estate related forms I need and they carry. Will always be my first stop. Also, will use erecording next time, mad I didn't see it this time.

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November 21st, 2024

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November 20th, 2024

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February 1st, 2019

Helpful website. Couldn't use the forms for my situation and area

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September 15th, 2020

I was very impressed with the quick responses I received from my questions. Usually when forced to communicate via email, responses aren't received right away. Thank you for being on top of things.

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Shane T.

March 7th, 2020

The Transfer on Death Deed form package was very good. But like anything, could use some improvements.

There is not enough space to fill more than one beneficiary with any level of additional detail like "as his sole and separate property"

The area for the legal description could be a bit bigger and potentially fit many legal descriptions. Or it could be made to simply say "See Exhibit A" as is likely necessary for most anyway.

The guide should indicate what "homestead property" means so the user doesn't have to research the legal definition. (which turns out to be obvious, at least in my state, if you live there, it's your homestead.)

It would be helpful if an "Affidavit of Death" form were included in the package for instances where the current deed hasn't been updated to reflect a widowed owner as the sole owner before recording with only the one signature.

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August 14th, 2021

The forms were easy to download and fill.

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Mark W.

May 9th, 2019

Easy, simple and fast.
I am familiar with deeds in my state and these looked correct.
The common missed document of TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE VALUE document was also included. Kudos on being complete.

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January 8th, 2020

Very responsive. I was notified very quickly if the deed I was looking for was available.

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May 20th, 2020

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February 1st, 2023

The website was easy to navigate but only needed one form. The guide was helpful also. Cost want high but contains many documents that I didn't need but may someday. Could not save form after completed but printed copies that needed to be court filed.

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July 2nd, 2020

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August 26th, 2021

First the convenience to get forms without going or calling Recorder's office is outstanding.

Suggest that Recorder's staff be able to guide or assist users in filling up the forms.

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April 10th, 2020

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