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A: Yes, a quitclaim deed can protect you by getting the deed in your own name exclusively. This is possible through a divorce proceeding or your spouse can sign a quitclaim to relinquish his rights to the property. If the mortgage is in your spouse's name, it doesn't mean he has an ownership interest.

The most common form of transferring property ownership in Louisiana is done via a voluntary contract through the owner, also known as the seller, and the transferee, also known as the buyer. Real estate ownership is transferred using a valid contract, also known as an authentic act.

A: Yes, a quitclaim deed can protect you by getting the deed in your own name exclusively. This is possible through a divorce proceeding or your spouse can sign a quitclaim to relinquish his rights to the property.

How do I transfer a deed in Louisiana? Draft up a deed, including the names of the property grantor, and include the signatures of the new owner, and include two witnesses and a notary. Include the price and property description. The land records office in Louisiana can assist with property description.

Recording ? Must be submitted to the Clerk of Court's Office in the parish where the property is located along with the required filing fee (varied by office). Signing ? A quitclaim deed must be authorized with the Grantor(s) (the Sellers) in front of two (2) witnesses and a notary public.

Once you complete the form, file it with the parish in which the real property sits and pay the applicable recording fee. Most quitclaim deeds will be less than five pages, meaning the fee will be $105.00.