File the quitclaim deed and necessary tax forms with the New York county clerk's office in the county where the property is located. 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. Sign the deed in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official. Use our New York (NY) quitclaim deed to release ownership rights over real property. Download a free template here. – File the quitclaim deed with the County Clerk or City Registrar. – File as soon as possible to avoid a later deed taking precedence. After you get the deed notarized, you file the deed in the county clerk's office in the county where the property is located. Deeds may be filed online in Staten Island and the other NYC boroughs.