Signing – A quit claim deed is required to be signed with a Notary Public present (only the grantor(s) must sign). Statute – N.Y. Real Prop.As in other states, a New York quitclaim deed is a type of deed that conveys all of the legal rights to the property that the grantor has. Get Deed Notarized: Have the grantor sign in front of a notary, ensuring the name matches the printed name.