Utah Quitclaim Deed

Yes, in general. Utah deeds need a certificate of acknowledgment, proof of execution, or jurat to be recorded, and Utah has no real estate transfer tax.

None. Utah does not require witnesses to sign a deed.

We found no state real estate transfer tax in Utah.

They come from Utah Code 57-3-101. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

A warranty deed includes promises from the grantor that the title is good and that the grantor will defend it against claims. A quitclaim deed contains no such promises. It only transfers whatever interest the grantor happens to hold, so the grantee has no claim against the grantor if a title problem turns up later.

No. A deed changes who owns the property, not who owes the loan. If you sign a quitclaim deed but your name is on the mortgage, you generally remain responsible for the debt until the lender releases you or the loan is refinanced or paid off.

In practice, yes. Almost every county recorder requires the grantor's signature to be acknowledged before a notary public before the deed can be recorded. A few states also require one or two witnesses. This document includes a notary acknowledgment and lets you add witness lines.

Take or mail the signed and notarized original to the recorder, register of deeds or clerk for the county where the property is located, together with the recording fee and any transfer tax form or exemption statement the county requires. The office stamps it with recording details and returns it to the address in the recording block.

Copy it word for word from the most recent recorded deed for the property, which you can usually get from the county recorder's office or its website. A street address alone is generally not enough to identify the land. If the description is long, it can be attached as an exhibit.

Yes, this is one of the most common uses. The owner signs as grantor and conveys the property to themselves as trustee of their trust. Check whether your lender, title insurer or homeowner's insurer needs to be told about the transfer.

There can be. Some states and counties charge a transfer tax when a deed is recorded, though many offer exemptions for gifts, transfers between spouses or transfers into a trust. Transferring property for less than its value may also be a gift for federal tax purposes. A tax professional can explain how the rules apply to your situation.

Once a valid deed is delivered and accepted, the grantor cannot simply take it back. The usual way to undo it is for the grantee to sign a new deed conveying the property back. A court can set aside a deed in limited cases, such as fraud or lack of capacity.