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Under Utah law, a quitclaim deed only transfers whatever rights the grantor has to the property. If the grantor has no rights to the property, then no rights are transferred by a quitclaim deed. If the grantor has valid title rights to the property, then those rights are legally transferred to the grantee.

How do I add/remove a name to/from my property? All name changes must be done with a recorded document. A title company or an attorney may assist you with these documents.

While quitclaim deeds offer some benefits, there are also significant risks and disadvantages associated with their use. One major disadvantage is that the grantee assumes all risks associated with the property, including any defects in the title, liens, or encumbrances.

When committing to a general warranty deed, the seller is promising there are no liens against the property, and if there were, the seller would compensate the buyer for those claims. Mainly for this reason, general warranty deeds are the most commonly used type of deed in real estate sales.

The legal description of the property, names and addresses of the grantor and grantee, the monies due to the grantor, and the notarized signature of the grantor are the minimum requirements for all counties though, some may vary in both the submission requirements and the fees due.

Laws & Requirements Signing Requirements § 57-3-101: Quitclaim deeds must be signed by the grantor and acknowledged by a notary public with the notary stamp and seal. Recording Requirements § 57-3-101: Utah quitclaim deeds are recorded with the local County Recorder's Office in the county where the property is located.